During the massive power outages in Newfoundland, the provincial government asserted correctly that the Muskrat Falls project would produce increased electric reliability for the Island. But its reasoning shows a persistence of the concept of the province as an energy island.
The recently introduced Marijuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (MMPR) are set to replace Health Canada’s Medical Marijuana Access Regulations (MMAR) on April 1, after which the production and sale of medicinal marijuana will occur in what is peddled as a ‘free market system.’ These regulations, however, do not constitute a market-oriented alternative to Health Canada’s former system.
When it comes to math skills, Canadian students are getting worse, not better. That was the finding of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) released December 3rd. Among the 65 nations that participate in the OECD study, Canada's overall standing in math fell to 13th from 10th in 2009 and 7th in 2006.
A recently published opinion survey by Insight West on the views of British Columbians regarding the proposed Northern Gateway Pipeline may give Canadians, and Atlantic Canadians specifically, reason to reflect on the prospects of greater energy development throughout Atlantic Canada.
There is some confusion lately regarding the proposed expansion of the Canada Pension Plan. Supporters of CPP, for instance, argue that the federal government has a responsibility to provide for retired Canadians and that Ottawa is capable of doing so without any unintended consequences.
There's been a serious rebuke of the province's energy plan by James Feehan, author of a report for the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies.
Canada’s annual seal hunt began last week, much to the dismay of, among others, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). Chefs for Seals — the organization’s anti-sealing campaign — has, for eight years, promoted a boycott against all Canadian fish and seafood products as a means of pressuring Ottawa to impose a ban on commercial sealing. The campaign’s Facebook page states that, “More than 6,000 restaurants and grocery stores (in addition to 800,000 individuals) have joined the Protect Seals boycott of Canadian seafood. They are making it clear that the Canadian annual commercial seal hunt is an unacceptable business practice undertaken by Canada’s fishing industry. The ethicality of seal hunting, however, compares with (if not exceeds) other methods of animal slaughter. Unlike cows and pigs, for instance, seals are free-range animals liberated from the vices of factory farming. Furthermore, the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association and the World Wildlife Fund consider
Saint John's Canaport liquefied natural gas terminal has been given permission by the provincial Department of Environment to export natural gas using tankers. AIMS President and CEO Marco Navarro-Genie joins CBC New Brunswick to discuss North America's natural gas market.
Several provinces from across the country have called for increases in CPP contributions to secure the retirement futures of those who are currently not saving enough. Fantauzzo said there is a need for younger generations entering the workforce to retain a greater portion of income and revenue, as opposed to contributing more to the CPP, to ensure that they and their employers have the resources and flexibility necessary for surviving in today’s economy.
AIMS policy analyst Shaun Fantauzzo discusses the unintended consequences of expanding the Canada Pension Plan.