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Running on Empty
BC’s energy policy will leave us stranded To get a picture of how British Columbia uses energy, imagine the province as a car. It’s not…
Low voter turnout not surprising
There appears to be plenty of wringing of hands these days as governments come to terms with decreasing voter turnout in Canada. In 2000 only…
Conservative platform will put government in deficit
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT OTTAWA–Can the three major national parties pay for what they say? That’s the question posed by a new…
What will the election mean for Canada’s kids?
With a federal campaign on, promises are flying faster than the puck at a playoff game. Most recently, Paul Martin pledged several billion dollars for…
Canada should resist the “big push” for deeper integration with the US
With Prime Minister Paul Martin about to make a major trip to Washington, many influential business leaders and prominent think-tanks are offering him advice on…
Has BC’s economy turned the corner?
Over the past three years, BC’s public policy landscape has been reshaped. The Campbell government has implemented wide-ranging measures–most of which have been long sought…
Back-to-work legislation a threat to democracy
Recently two provincial governments have removed one of the most important democratic rights that Canadians enjoy – collective bargaining. Not only have British Columbia and…
10th Alternative Federal Budget targets corporate cronyism, rebuilds Canada’s foundations
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. OTTAWA–The 10th annual Alternative Federal Budget cuts to the heart of federal funding scandals – not with more tax cuts…
Alternative Federal Budget 2004
Rebuilding the foundations Paul Martin is hailed as a fiscal magician by turning endless deficits into endless surpluses. But the cupboard is always miraculously bare…
Show me the real numbers
Democratic reform and government Paul Martin has made democratic reform a hallmark of his leadership. According to the throne speech, the government promises to “make…
Des menaces planent toujours sur les services postaux et d’autres services publics canadiens à l’OMC, selon une nouvelle étude
Malgré l’échec des négociations de l’OMC sur la politique de la concurrence et l’investissement suvenu lors de la dernière réunion ministérielle tenue à Cancun, les…
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