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Ottawa’s regulatory regime pushes away pipeline investorsby Julio Mejía and Tegan HillThe federal government should remove the regulatory hurdles holding back the energy sector. Carney and other world leaders should recognize world’s dependence on fossil fuels(Appeared in the Financial Post) by Julio Mejía and Elmira AliakbariThe share of fossil fuels in Canada’s total energy consumption climbed from 62.0 to 66.3 per cent. Courts and governments caused B.C.’s property crisis—they’re not about to fix it(Appeared in the National Post) by Bruce PardyThe B.C. government continues to make agreements, such as on Haida Gwaii, to transfer control over land use in the province. Carney government needs stronger 'fiscal anchors' and greater accountabilityby Tegan Hill and Grady MunroIf the government balances its operating budget in 2028/29, it will still incur a projected deficit of $57.9 billion due to capital spending. Sluggish homebuilding will have far-reaching effects on Canada’s economy(Appeared in the Ottawa Sun) by Jock FinlaysonThe value of GDP directly attributable to housing reached $238 billion last year. Many B.C. schools too dependent on technology(Appeared in Trending Politics) by Michael ZwaagstraThere’s overwhelming evidence that phones distract students from learning—even when left on silent mode. Ford government should turn Ontario’s hospital debt problem into a win for patients(Appeared in the Hamilton Spectator) by Nadeem EsmailWhen patients are a source of revenue, hospitals are encouraged to deliver more services and improve quality of care. Here’s how Carney could help lower emissions and spur economic growth(Appeared in National Newswatch) by Julio Mejía and Elmira AliakbariSoutheast Asia’s LNG demand will surge by a projected 182 per cent over the next decade. B.C. government’s debt interest costs climbing quicklyby Ben EisenThe B.C. government’s debt interest costs will reach a projected $4.0 billion this year. Canada’s federation operates more smoothly when governments respect each other’s jurisdictionsby John Ibbitson and Livio Di MatteoIn Alberta and Saskatchewan, both provincial governments have passed their own sovereignty acts. B.C. government should focus on province’s actual environmental problems(Appeared in the Western Standard) by Kenneth P. GreenRaw sewage from ships, recreational boats and homes is contaminating B.C. waters. |
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