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An Alberta energy export tax could hurt Canada more than Trump
Posted on September 11, 2026Ottawa has tried forcing its will on Alberta’s energy industry before. It ended badly. In 1980, the Trudeau government imposed the National Energy Program and… Read More »
Canada is fighting organized crime the wrong way
Posted on August 27, 2026A record seizure in northwest Edmonton should have prompted more than a discussion about unpaid tobacco taxes. Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) investigators, supported… Read More »
Ottawa’s bonus culture makes failure pay
Posted on August 20, 2026In the real world, bonuses happen when you do a good job or your organization has a great year. In Ottawa, bonuses reward D- performances,… Read More »
Trade deals signed under pressure rarely last
Posted on August 6, 2026A new series of tariffs against Canada was revealed by U.S. President Donald Trump on July 20, 2026. The tariffs are a response to Canada’s… Read More »
Canada pays a high price for not having enough pipelines
Posted on July 23, 2026Canada isn’t short of oil. It’s short of enough customers competing to buy it. Canada possesses the world’s third-largest proven oil reserves, yet for decades… Read More »
The world is sleepwalking into disaster
Posted on July 16, 2026“Fool around and find out” is the polite rendering of the popular FAFO acronym. It’s usually associated with people making foolish choices and suffering horrible… Read More »
Alberta’s Bill 11 undermines the foundation of public health care
Posted on July 16, 2026As Alberta moves to implement its two-tier health-care system with Bill 11, policymakers and commentators are increasingly debating whether Canadian provinces should pursue more private-pay… Read More »