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Time to move energy-intensive industries offshore

(October 16, 2004) To counter the high energy prices that consumers now face, governments in Canada and the U.S. have been subsidizing domestic energy production. This dirty government business lowers the bill a little for consumers but raises it a lot for taxpayers, making us worse off in the exchange. Continue reading

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Wind at our backs

(October 8, 2004) In a pinch, Canada could meet 100% of its electricity needs with wind power, numerous studies indicate. A report released last week by the authoritative General Accounting Office in the United States shows just how attainable a 100% wind power society would be. Continue reading

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Thank immigrants for real estate gains

(September 25, 2004) If Canada’s politicians want to protect the homes and property of Canadian citizens, Job No. 1 is opening Canada’s doors to immigrants. Continue reading

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How immigrants improve our economy and environment

(September 25, 2004) A Workshop at the 17th Annual Conference of the Association of Treasures of Religious Institutes. Continue reading

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Beggars’ summit

(September 18, 2004) Canada’s cities must ,”work together to make sure we all have the tools and resources we need to thrive,” an inspired Toronto Mayor David Miller said earlier this week, in anticipation of this weekend’s City Summit of mayors in Toronto. Uninspiringly, the resources the cities crave are more tax revenues; the tools they wave a tin cup and a begging bowl. Continue reading

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