Reading Time: 4 minutes It’s difficult to detach the World Cup from patriotism, even among the most disenfranchised of citizens
Month: June 2018
Denying TWU’s law school an affront to democracy
Reading Time: 3 minutes The Supreme Court decision reeks of judicial activism and defies liberty and freedom
Tent cities aren’t the problem, just a symptom
Reading Time: 3 minutes We need to address contributing factors to homelessness, including mental illness, addictions and poverty
Ottawa lays another brick in the wall to stop Alberta oil exports
Reading Time: 3 minutes Ottawa ignores the evidence with Bill C-48, which will make it more difficult to ship oil and byproducts to lucrative Asian markets
What protects workers from being exploited by business?
Reading Time: 3 minutes It’s not a too-generous minimum wage. It’s the desire of other employers to hire workers whose value is beyond their current pay
Tests help improve student achievement
Reading Time: 3 minutes P.E.I. introduced standardized testing and student achievement substantially improved. Other provinces should take note
Putting artificial intelligence to work for Alberta’s future
Reading Time: 3 minutes The increased use of AI changes the job market. Some jobs disappear. New jobs are created. AI applies to more existing jobs
Depression more common, and costly, than you think
Reading Time: 2 minutes A little known fact about depression is that it is a systemic disease rather than simply a mood disorder
EDC’s lack of cash threatens taxpayers
Reading Time: 3 minutes The Crown corporation could be worth up to $30 billion if divested. But it could be worthless if it can’t realize its assets as cash
Keeping a father and son tradition afloat
Reading Time: 4 minutes Putting the Frankie back in the water signals the coming of summer adventures. But first we must perform the ritual launch dance