Time to lay down the gauntlet against green extremists’ unjustified war on natural gas The upcoming provincial election presents a crucial opportunity for Manitoba to stand up against the unwarranted assault on natural gas heating systems by environmental extremists. Recently, Nanaimo, in British Columbia, passed a regulation prohibiting the use of natural gas heating in…
Tennessee state legislature passed a law limiting the power of local governments to regulate energy infrastructure A U.S. conflict over pipeline regulation could jeopardize Canada’s ability to export oil and natural gas to that country, but recent state legislation offers a glimmer of hope. While both federal and state authorities traditionally oversee pipelines – including…
The Biden administration's inconsistent approach to pipelines is raising eyebrows As we dissect the Biden administration’s approach to pipeline projects, a perplexing pattern emerges: Are these strategies truly about pioneering “climate leadership,” or is there a veiled agenda against Canadian interests? Consider a recent Frontier Centre for Public Policy study which spotlighted the Biden administration’s…
Without property rights safeguards, governments can literally seize the land beneath your feet The precarious state of property rights in Canada has been thrust into the spotlight, and it’s a subject that should concern us all. Canadians must become active at the local and provincial level if they want their property rights to be respected…
Manitoba performs well in the Canadian Property Rights Index but could do better Property rights, considered an abstract concept by many, are the silent guardians of Manitobans’ prosperity, privacy, and freedom. Sound fiscal policies – including competitive taxation – are key to improving the economy, but a commitment to strong individual property rights is central…
Inadequate safeguards for property rights affecting housing affordability Housing is a big issue for Canadians. Even though house prices fell slightly after the pandemic, it’s still tough for young families to find and afford a home. A poll from Ipsos in the spring showed that about 63 out of every 100 Canadians who don’t own…
Energy divestment deprives Indigenous Canadians of attaining a standard of living enjoyed by affluent city-dwelling environmentalists Organizations across Canada choosing to disengage from the energy sector need to acknowledge that their actions could inadvertently impact the prosperity of Indigenous communities. It is important to realize that opposing the energy sector equates to opposing the primary…
Canadian Property Rights Index exposes the precarious state of property rights in Canada When the protection of rights is subject to the whim of politicians and policymakers, one might question whether they can be considered rights at all. The solution is a proactive and vigilant public to highlight areas of weakness and demand appropriate action…
But the fight for fair compensation over property rights continues Last year, the Supreme Court of Canada issued a ruling that significantly impacts the rights of property owners across the country. Canadians now have better compensation rights when government regulations negatively affect their property. Yet, the journey towards ensuring these rights are fully realized is…
The future of Indigenous policy requires emerging from the shadow of the Indian Act Reflecting on the evolution of federal policy, it should be obvious in the third decade of the 21st century that one significant mistake made by the federal government in history to federalize every issue involving Indigenous peoples. For better or worse,…
Time to lay down the gauntlet against green extremists’ unjustified war on natural gas The upcoming provincial election presents a crucial opportunity for Manitoba to stand up against the unwarranted assault on natural gas heating systems by environmental extremists. Recently, Nanaimo, in British Columbia, passed a regulation prohibiting the use of natural gas heating in…
Tennessee state legislature passed a law limiting the power of local governments to regulate energy infrastructure A U.S. conflict over pipeline regulation could jeopardize Canada’s ability to export oil and natural gas to that country, but recent state legislation offers a glimmer of hope. While both federal and state authorities traditionally oversee pipelines – including…
The Biden administration's inconsistent approach to pipelines is raising eyebrows As we dissect the Biden administration’s approach to pipeline projects, a perplexing pattern emerges: Are these strategies truly about pioneering “climate leadership,” or is there a veiled agenda against Canadian interests? Consider a recent Frontier Centre for Public Policy study which spotlighted the Biden administration’s…
Without property rights safeguards, governments can literally seize the land beneath your feet The precarious state of property rights in Canada has been thrust into the spotlight, and it’s a subject that should concern us all. Canadians must become active at the local and provincial level if they want their property rights to be respected…
Manitoba performs well in the Canadian Property Rights Index but could do better Property rights, considered an abstract concept by many, are the silent guardians of Manitobans’ prosperity, privacy, and freedom. Sound fiscal policies – including competitive taxation – are key to improving the economy, but a commitment to strong individual property rights is central…
Inadequate safeguards for property rights affecting housing affordability Housing is a big issue for Canadians. Even though house prices fell slightly after the pandemic, it’s still tough for young families to find and afford a home. A poll from Ipsos in the spring showed that about 63 out of every 100 Canadians who don’t own…
Energy divestment deprives Indigenous Canadians of attaining a standard of living enjoyed by affluent city-dwelling environmentalists Organizations across Canada choosing to disengage from the energy sector need to acknowledge that their actions could inadvertently impact the prosperity of Indigenous communities. It is important to realize that opposing the energy sector equates to opposing the primary…
Canadian Property Rights Index exposes the precarious state of property rights in Canada When the protection of rights is subject to the whim of politicians and policymakers, one might question whether they can be considered rights at all. The solution is a proactive and vigilant public to highlight areas of weakness and demand appropriate action…
But the fight for fair compensation over property rights continues Last year, the Supreme Court of Canada issued a ruling that significantly impacts the rights of property owners across the country. Canadians now have better compensation rights when government regulations negatively affect their property. Yet, the journey towards ensuring these rights are fully realized is…
The future of Indigenous policy requires emerging from the shadow of the Indian Act Reflecting on the evolution of federal policy, it should be obvious in the third decade of the 21st century that one significant mistake made by the federal government in history to federalize every issue involving Indigenous peoples. For better or worse,…