I am actually quite supportive of attempts at electoral reform that would end up with parties that get lots of votes but not enough in a single riding to still be represented in the legislature. But the more I look…
Continue ReadingHey, over here, I’m a ‘beer and popcorn’ guy too!
What’s new? The Feds are awash in cash. According to the G&M this a.m., Ottawa is running a $6.7-billion budget surplus five months into the fiscal year, $2-billion ahead of where it stood one year ago. The Globe believes this…
Continue ReadingThis must bite
Every time former Premier Lord speaks, its to talk about his wonderful record while in office. It’s as if he (and most Tories) think the recent electoral loss was more about Lord’s ability to communicate all the prosperity heaped on…
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Let’s be clear about my position at the front end. I believe that labour mobility is a key element of a successful economy. There should be limited barriers to people moving to where the jobs are in Canada. That holds…
Continue ReadingWhen will unions come around?
There must be a lot of frustrated economic developers in Milwaukee these days. Before I make my point, you need to understand that Milwaukee has had one of the most challenging economies of any urban area in the USA. From…
Continue ReadingConversation on economic development
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…
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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…
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