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Janvier 19, 2016 10:13AM

B.C. LNG proposal poses low risk to the environment
By
Kenneth P. Green, Taylor Jackson
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The LNG industry in B.C. has the potential to supply up to 20 per cent of the Asia-Pacific LNG market by 2020.

Sujet:
Environment, Natural Resources
Étiquettes:
LNG industry, asia-pacific LNG market, canadian environment
Janvier 19, 2016 3:00AM

Falling oil prices notwithstanding, Canadians still taxed heavily at the pump
By
Todd Gabel
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Canadians pay about twice the amount of tax on gasoline compared to Americans.

Sujet:
Canadian Perspectives on the U.S., Natural Resources
Étiquettes:
oil and gas, gas prices, canadian dollar, gas taxes
Janvier 18, 2016 2:09PM

Jordan remains remarkably tolerant and safe despite regional troubles
By
Fred McMahon
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Studies have shown that economic freedom boosts tolerance, a necessary condition for successful democracies.

Sujet:
Economic Freedom
Étiquettes:
tunisia, jordan, arab spring, arab economic freedom, syrian civil war, refugees
Janvier 18, 2016 3:00AM

Hasty infrastructure spending in Canada may waste tax dollars
By
Livio Di Matteo
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Prime Minister Trudeau recently said that infrastructure spending is “the key” to kick-starting Canada’s economy.

Sujet:
Government Spending & Taxes
Étiquettes:
Justin Trudeau, bill morneau, infrastructure spending, canadian economy
Janvier 15, 2016 9:52AM

William Watson: the oilpatch slowdown—Alberta’s Austrian challenge
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William Watson
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Trying to stimulate other sectors of the economy so their increased output will balance off the loss in energy will simply build in future problems of maladjustment in these industries.

Sujet:
Government Spending & Taxes, Natural Resources
Étiquettes:
alberta energy policy, oil prices, economic recovery, energy exports, austrian school. stephen poloz
Janvier 15, 2016 3:00AM

Charters schools: outside the school board behemoth
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Deani Van Pelt
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Alberta remains the only province that permits the establishment and operation of charter schools in Canada.

Sujet:
Education
Étiquettes:
alberta education, charter schools, student enrolment, school boards, teachers unions
Janvier 14, 2016 10:29AM

Marvel’s Jessica Jones forces us to question the rules of society
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Aeon J. Skoble
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Spider-Man accepted a moral obligation to use his powers to help people. Does Jessica feel the same way?

Sujet:
The Arts
Étiquettes:
rule of law, the arts, legal system
Janvier 14, 2016 3:00AM

Two bright spots in Premier Notley's recent activity in Alberta's oilpatch
By
Kenneth P. Green
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The Alberta premier chimed in on B.C.'s opposition to the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion.

Sujet:
Natural Resources
Étiquettes:
oil and gas, alberta oil, rachel notley, christy clark, kinder morgan pipeline, alberta royalty review
Janvier 13, 2016 11:41AM

B.C. opposes Kinder Morgan but pipelines needed for Canada to become energy ‘superproducer’
By
Kenneth P. Green, Taylor Jackson
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Pipelines are safer than rail and trucks when it comes to transporting oil.

Sujet:
Environment, Natural Resources
Étiquettes:
kinder morgan pipeline, christy clark, environmental concerns regarding pipeline, oil-train derailments
Janvier 13, 2016 3:00AM

Hey Leo, how about pushing for property rights on First Nations reserves?
By
Ravina Bains
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On Sunday, Leonardo DiCaprio won a Golden Globe Award for best actor, and he’s getting a lot of press for his concern about indigenous people around the world.
Sujet:
Aboriginal Policy
Étiquettes:
Leonardo DiCaprio, first nation reserves, aboriginal property rights

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