Author Archives: urbanrenaissanceinst

Harper, patriot

Posted on January 20, 2006 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(January 20, 2006) Stephen Harper is a separatist. Stephen Harper is unpatriotic. Stephen Harper can’t even bring himself to say he loves his country. Continue reading →

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Defending sovereignty

Posted on December 13, 2005 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(December 13, 2005) After years of neglect under the Liberal government, Canada does not have sufficient capacity to fulfill our national and global defence responsibilities.
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Strong mayor proposal weakens Torontonians

Posted on December 6, 2005 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(December 6, 2005) Over the past few years, the highly valued neutrality and objectivity of senior staff at City Hall has been methodically threatened and undermined; this proposal would effectively kill it. Continue reading →

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Tolls gather speed

Posted on May 28, 2005 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(May 28, 2005) In almost every country on earth, road networks have been bastions of government control, operating outside the rules of supply and demand, resistant to technological improvements that would lower cost and boost efficiency, and all but impervious to market forces. Continue reading →

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KAIROS Presentation to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration

Posted on April 13, 2005 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(April 13, 2005) Current delays in reunification prolong grave risks for family members overseas and exacerbate worries for the safety and well-being of those left behind, making it difficult for newcomers to settle and contribute to Canadian society. Continue reading →

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