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What do we know about the Ukraine? It is about the size of Saskatchewan with a population of 46 million; about 25% more than Canada’s. It is bordered by Russia on the north and east with Crimea and the Black Sea to the south. The eastern Crimea port city of Kerch has a 25 minute/4km […]
If you like facts about the Alberta economy, you are well-advised to visit the web site of Alberta Treasury Board and Finance and sign up to receive a new interesting fact every week delivered straight to your inbox. In the issue of the Weekly Economic Review published on December 20, 2013, the folks at Alberta […]
Recent derailments of petroleum-bearing trains have resulted in increased public scrutiny of crude-by-rail. It seems that every derailment is now national news, and train movements are under a microscope. One question asked is: how safe are Canadian railroads? Another question is how often is crude oil or other dangerous goods travelling through Canadian towns? I […]
One of the central issues under debate around our government’s tightened rule over foreign SOEs is whether we should differentiate SOEs from non-SOEs. Some of those who disagree with such a differentiation have gone further to praise how China’s SOEs “operate according to conventional business principles.” (Hugh Stephens, Welcoming Chinese SOE Investment Cautiously into Canada, […]
Written by: Duanjie Chen
Chronic disease is the leading cause of death and disability worldwide, with four out of five Canadians over the age of 20 at risk. There is evidence suggesting that vitamin D insufficiency could be contributing to the huge economic burden associated with chronic disease. A causal link has been established between vitamin D insufficiency and […]