Reading Time: 3 minutes The new NDP government lays the groundwork for a more prosperous BC and Saskatchewan
Month: June 2015
3D printing could fundamentally change our relationship with food
Reading Time: 3 minutes Press print and eat
Why it’s so hard to improve our health system
Reading Time: 3 minutes Self-interest among vested parties makes fundamental health policy reform in Canada unlikely.
Jail time could be used to help people improve their health
Reading Time: 4 minutes Most people in jail are dealing with both serious medical problems and difficult social situations
Throne Speech portends big blow to Alberta’s investment climate
Reading Time: 4 minutes Fixing a spending problem with higher taxes that erode competitiveness is not a solution
Residential schools a blight on Canada’s reputation
Reading Time: 3 minutes But Truth and Reconciliation Commission report doesn’t reflect today’s reality
Future of Canadian healthcare system at a crossroads
Reading Time: 4 minutes Doctors of BC election for president a battle between which values – profit or public good – will guide the profession
Home-schooling on the rise in Canada
Reading Time: 3 minutes Home-schooling grew by 29% while government school enrollment fell by 2.5%
Don’t bet the farm on a Clinton/Bush rerun
Reading Time: 3 minutes Bush is a long way from a nomination and hairline cracks are appearing in the Clinton campaign
Higher wages do not materialize by government fiat
Reading Time: 3 minutes Want higher wages Ontario? Attract private sector investment