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Say it ain’t so! Politician reports faltering trust in the media
Posted on April 25, 2024In his most recent newsletter, Martin Shields, MP for southern Alberta’s Bow River riding, delivered a blunt assessment of the deteriorating quality of life in… Read More »
Legislating for fairness often results in unforeseen consequences
Posted on April 18, 2024In democracies such as Canada and the United States, leaders and governments have to be responsive to the needs and wants of the people who… Read More »
Is it time to defund the CBC?
Posted on April 11, 2024The CBC just got another cash infusion from the Trudeau government and treated itself to a fresh round of bonuses. Cabinet documents show the government boosted the… Read More »
Canada’s illegal tobacco trade a global boon for organized crime and terrorism
Posted on April 4, 2024Canada’s illegal tobacco trade is not just a domestic issue but a substantial financial boon to organized crime and terrorist organizations worldwide, including terrorist groups… Read More »
Rural communities face higher risk of lung cancer from radon
Posted on March 21, 2024In 2022, research from the Canadian Partnership for Tomorrow’s Health made the surprising observation that one in five (or more) Canadian lung cancers are diagnosed in people… Read More »
Alberta Budget is balanced, but where is the income tax cut?
Posted on March 14, 2024Well, that was close. The good news is the Alberta budget is balanced, spending is restrained and money is being saved for the future. But… Read More »
Grocery shoppers evolving into dedicated bargain hunters
Posted on March 7, 2024The grocery market in Canada has changed a lot. Grocery shoppers have evolved into dedicated bargain hunters, as revealed by a comprehensive survey conducted by… Read More »
Proposed beer tax hike brews trouble for barley and brewing industry
Posted on February 29, 2024As one of the earliest, widely grown grains in Canada, barley shares a long and trusted history with the brewing industry that it supplies. Renowned… Read More »
Why Canada’s energy sector is key to boosting productivity
Posted on February 26, 2024Canada’s productivity performance is dismal, with no improvement over the last nearly 10 years. Economists calculate productivity by dividing output value by the hours worked… Read More »
Government policies favour urban ignorance over the realities farmers face
Posted on February 15, 2024In Europe, there has been growing unrest for some time now, and with farmers’ protests reaching Paris, the media is beginning to pay closer attention… Read More »