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Vibrant Cities and City-regions: Responding to Emerging Challenges

(August 13, 2003) This paper reviews the importance of vibrant cities and city-regions to the provincial economy and examines how to address the economic, social, and fiscal challenges they face. Continue reading

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Small, Rural, and Remote Communities: The Anatomy of Risk

(August 13, 2003) This paper examines the provincial government’s role in responding to the increased social, economic, and fiscal challenges facing communities at risk. Continue reading

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Plumb crazy

(August 7, 2003) How much did your toilet bowl cost you in water yesterday? Or your kids’ bathroom sink? Or your kitchen dishwashing machine? Continue reading

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Paul Martin’s letter to Bob Friesen, President of the canadian federation of agriculture

(July 23, 2003) I expect to be in a position to share some of my ideas about the future of Canada’s agriculture and agri-food industry and the issues affecting people in rural communities. Continue reading

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Proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council

(July 23, 2003) Amending Directive 1999/62/EC on the charging of heavy goods vehicles for the use of certain infrastructures. Continue reading

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