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Why NATO must continue to support Ukraine
Posted on July 25, 2023The decision last week by the majority of U.S. members of Congress and senators to continue to fund Ukraine’s efforts to defend itself – $300 million in… Read More »
What does the latest interest rate hike mean for your wallet?
Posted on July 19, 2023The Bank of Canada has once again increased its benchmark interest rate, this time by .25 basis points to five percent, amid growing apprehension from… Read More »
Are schools overstepping their boundaries on gender identity issues?
Posted on July 13, 2023Progressives confidently contend that schools need not ask or inform parents about matters involving their child’s “gender identity” at school. Let’s try a thought experiment.… Read More »
Affordability is top of mind in Alberta election
Posted on May 24, 2023Both the United Conservative Party (UCP) and New Democratic Party (NDP) are surprisingly weak on housing policy at a time when affordability is top of… Read More »
Agriculture sector must remain key election priority
Posted on May 16, 2023Alberta farmers represent less than one percent of Alberta’s population yet contribute billions to Alberta’s economy directly, as well as through exports and supplying value-added… Read More »
Time to ensure a provincial carbon tax never returns to Alberta
Posted on May 10, 2023There’s bad news, good news and hope for the future. The bad news is Albertans are paying more to drive to work, heat their homes and to buy groceries, thanks to the latest federal carbon tax hike. The good news is Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s government has almost neutralized that pump… Read More »
Private school funding is out of whack
Posted on May 3, 2023Imagine if Elon Musk said that the state of California should help fund his private planes and helicopters because he still pays taxes for state… Read More »
Grocery executive profits while Canadians struggle with inflation
Posted on April 12, 2023The executive board of Loblaws Companies has approved a 10 per cent pay raise, after referring to grocery mogul and billionaire president of Loblaw Companies… Read More »
Indian Act again under attack
Posted on March 28, 2023Political attacks on the Indian Act are back in the news, and that is a good thing. However, Canadian politicians, including First Nation politicians, need… Read More »
Are Canadians ready to ‘ditch the switch’ with Daylight Saving Time?
Posted on March 22, 2023Quite honestly, why do we still have daylight saving time? We can’t think of any rational purpose that it still serves in a modern society… Read More »