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They get the gold, we get the shaft

(January 11, 2000) Canada’s mining industry knows how to strike it rich, but it closely guards its secrets, for fear others will jump its claims. Now, the secret’s out. Here’s how it’s done. Continue reading

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Motor vehicle injuries per million passenger kilometres (Canada)

(January 1, 2000) Spreadsheet format Continue reading

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CAA calls for safer drivers, safer vehicles, safer roads

(December 17, 1999) Ontario motorists face third highest traffic injury rate in Canada. Continue reading

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Farming hazardous to our health

(December 14, 1999) Subsidies support an industry that is a major polluter. It’s one of Canada’s most polluting industries, yet so sacred a cow that environmental authorities shy away from clamping down on it.

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Return of citizens initiated referenda poll votes – reducing the number of MPs in Parliament

(December 1, 1999) Question: Should the size of the House of Representatives be reduced from 120 members to 99 members? Continue reading

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