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The NDP’s election platform stated that it will “establish a Resource Owners’ Rights Commission to report to the new Premier and the Legislature within six months on measures to promote greater processing of Alberta’s energy resources, and to ensure a full and fair return to the people of Alberta for their energy resources.” It also […]
With the Stampede around the corner, Calgarians and visitors from around are buckling up for the ‘Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth’. Stampede festivities will abound, and with them, alcohol consumption and public intoxication. It may be surprising to some of us to know that public intoxication is a criminal offence in Canada. Historically, Western societies […]
Modern concerns about poverty and income redistribution often involve proposals for a Basic Income or a Guaranteed Annual Income. A Basic Income (BI) would provide a specific benefit amount to every citizen which is subject to tax. It has garnered considerable international support through the Basic Income Earth Network (BIEN). The Guaranteed Annual Income (GAI) […]
Public discussion of Alberta’s new NDP government has focussed on its economic agenda items, such as the $15/hour minimum wage and the resource royalty review, but Premier Notley will also be looking at some important changes to the political system. Excuse me for being cynical, but in 50 years of studying politics I have seen […]
As a specialist in the regulation of financial institutions it’s challenging to come up with a short blog entry that will be of interest to the average visitor to our web page. However, the number one news story these days is the Mike Duffy trial. Suppose we take a look at that situation in the […]