The cynical are saying that this is just another ploy to open up health care to the private sector. I am getting tired of cynics. I think that it makes great sense to have a ‘conversation’ with British Columbians around…
Continue ReadingNeed to think long term
I absolutely hate all the cynicism around when it comes to politics. The media thrashed Paul Martin for proposing tax cuts and other programs over a ten year time frame when he was in a Minority position. They are now…
Continue ReadingStemming out-migration
The CBC is hosting a public forum on Oct 25 in Fredericton entitled “Turning back the tide”. On Oct. 25, CBC is hosting a public forum at St. Thomas University about out-migration and the New Brunswick of the future. We’re…
Continue ReadingDon’t take our people, bring the work
Now this I like: Alberta firms want to bring people east to workRepresentatives from western firms are looking for business partners across CanadaBY CRAIG BABSTOCKTIMES & TRANSCRIPT STAFFpublished on page C2 on October 20, 2006Greg Agnew/Times & TranscriptDavid Allen and…
Continue ReadingMcKenna opening doors for Shawn?
Interesting story in the TJ this AM: McKenna opening doors for GrahamPolitics Former premier helping Liberal successor identify business opportunitiesTelegraph-JournalAs published on page A1 on October 20, 2006FREDERICTON – Premier Shawn Graham is moving quickly to take advantage of doors…
Continue ReadingSetting your priorities
Nova Scotia Premier Rodney MacDonald visited Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Tuesday and asked him for $400 million for an Atlantic Gateway to Asia from Halifax and the Strait of Canso. Last week in Vancouver, Mr. Harper announced $321 million…
Continue ReadingEconomic Corridors, Bill O’Reilly, Bernard Lord & other odds and ends
I’m back from a great trip to Boston. It’s a great and dynamic city – I enjoy myself every time I go. A few talking points this A.M.: Economic CorridorsI missed this article when it came out in July (I…
Continue ReadingDo as I say, not as I do – or something like that
There is something a little untoward about people who spent a lot of time urging other people to give to the poor and then make efforts to give less themselves. It’s a bit “Like a preacher stealing hearts at a…
Continue ReadingDispatches from the road: Boston
Well, folks, I’m in Boston with the family mixing a little biz and pleasure. So, I’ll try and post a few from the road. I was reading about Devens in the local paper. Devens is a suburb of Boston that…
Continue ReadingWhat’s a war crime?
I know this is a blog about economic development, but I will digress for a moment. What’s the deal with Iggy and war crimes? I realize he’s an academic heavyweight – Ignatieff was ranked 37th on the list of top…
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