Having trouble viewing? Try the web version [link removed] of this email. Latest Research Rhetoric—not evidence—continues to dominate climate debate and policy [[link removed]]
Four Climate Fallacies dispels several myths about climate change and popular—but ineffective—emission reduction policies, including: EVs, carbon capture and storage, the effect of small-emitting countries, and whether capitalism causes climate change.
Read More [[link removed]] Ottawa has spent nearly $18 billion settling Indigenous ‘specific claims’ since 2015 [[link removed]]
Specific Claims—an Out-of-Control Program finds that since 2015, the federal government has paid nearly $18 billion settling an increasing number of ‘specific claims’ by First Nations for alleged violations of historic treaty agreements or the Indian Act. In 2015/16, 11 specific claims were settled for $27 million (inflation adjusted), whereas in 2024/25, 69 specific claims were settled for more than $7 billion.
Read More [[link removed]] Commentary and Blog Posts June 21 is Balanced Budget Tax Freedom Day in Canada [[link removed]] by Jake Fuss and Grady Munro
The provinces will run deficits totalling $42.7 billion this year while the federal government will run a $42.2 billion deficit.
Ottawa’s muddy energy policy leaves more questions than answers [[link removed]] (Appeared in the Ottawa Sun) by Kenneth P. Green
The Trudeau government introduced a cap on Canadian oil and gas-related greenhouse gas emissions.
B.C. patients will continue to wait while government increases health-care spending [[link removed]] by Mackenzie Moir
British Columbians faced a median wait of 29.5 weeks, the longest wait for non-emergency surgery since 1993.
Students can’t use AI to cheat on standardized tests [[link removed]] (Appeared in the Epoch Times) by Michael Zwaagstra
There’s no easy or low-cost way to prevent students from using AI on their homework assignments.
Senator wants to torpedo Canada’s oil and gas industry [[link removed]] (Appeared in the Calgary Sun) by Kenneth P. Green
The legislation would stack investment decision-making boards with “climate expertise.”
B.C. government’s debt binge already costing British Columbians [[link removed]] by Ben Eisen
The province's debt interest payments will reach a projected $5.1 billion this year.
New Brunswick government should enact reforms to increase attractiveness for mining investment [[link removed]] (Appeared in the New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal) by Alex Whalen and Julio Mejía
Investors are bullish on New Brunswick’s mining potential amid shifting global demand for minerals.
P.E.I. population growth outpacing homebuilding rate [[link removed]] by Alex Whalen and Austin Thompson
In just five years (2020 to 2024), the province added 22,276 residents—more than the prior 20 years combined.
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