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The next great power
(January 17, 2004) Most Canadians see Canada in the middle ranks of nations, without a military or the large economy of a France, Germany or United Kingdom, let alone a United States or Japan. Continue reading
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EDC is fighting corruption
(January 12, 2004) Paul Martin’s Other Deficit Problem: Ethics, Lawrence Solomon, Jan. 8, leaves the mistaken impression that Export Development Canada (EDC) is indifferent to the negative effects of corruption and does nothing to combat corruption and bribery. Continue reading
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Paul Martin’s other deficit problem
(January 8, 2004) Patronage, ethics and other corruption-related issues loomed large in the last federal election. They didn’t stop Jean Chretien and the Liberals from being re-elected with an increased majority but they did cast a poll over the country. Continue reading
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On-ramp to power
(December 11, 2003) Canada`s conservatives have voted overwhelmingly to create a new Conservative Party of Canada. They now need to decide on a leader but even more, they need to decide whether to contest Canada`s urbanized ridings, home to an overwhelming number of voters. Continue reading
Posted in City states, Municipal
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The nuclear failure
(December 6, 2003) For four decades, in three provinces, under Liberal, Conservative and NDP governments alike, nuclear power has brought Canadians nothing but grief. In New Brunswick, nuclear power has all but bankrupted NB Power. The utility now has negative net worth and an insecure supply of power, all because its big gamble in building its one nuclear plant – which accounts for 30% of that small province’s production when operating – didn’t pay off. Continue reading
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