To Be Credible Poilievre Needs A Complete Restart On Economic Issues
There is a long history in Canada of politicians saying one thing during campaigns and doing the opposite when elected. This has sometimes been true of Conservatives but has been more the province of Liberals in recent decades. Read More »
Posted October 7, 2022
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Green Electricity Must Grow Faster Than Carbon Fuelled Power Shrinks
Does the federal government have a plan that will produce enough green energy to displace oil and gas? Vilifying oil companies and taxing their customers is not a plan.
Posted November 4, 2022
Beware of Governments Announcing Bold Expensive Projects
Have you had a good look at your electricity bill lately? Some of the power you are paying, for now, will not be received for 35 years.
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Posted August 28, 2020
Let The Owls Head Proponents Make Their Case
The 2017 mandate letter from then Premier Stephen McNeil to then Environment Minister Iain Rankin is the most up-to-date version as of March 19th. It instructed him to consider both the economy and the environment in exercising his responsibilities:
“I ask that the department continue to support a business environment which is conducive to innovation and economic development, striking the right balance, ensuring that effective regulation protects the interests of Nova Scotians while enhancing our provincial prosperity.”
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Posted March 19, 2021
The Conservatives must pick a leader who can win elections
Pierre Poilievre was just five years old when Jean Charest was elected to parliament at the age of 26. Poilievre was a year younger than that when elected in an Ottawa area riding in 2004. Read More »
Posted June 24, 2022
Nova Scotia’s Health Plan Must Specify The Calendar For Improvements
The Action for Health plan was released on April 22nd, four weeks later than promised. That could have made sense if the document had lots of new content and a clear statement of goals. It had little of either. Read More »
Posted April 29, 2022
Nova Scotia’s Plans To Accommodate Growth Are Inadequate
The most distinctive proposal in the Progressive Conservative election platform was the goal to reach a population of 2,000,000 by 2060. Read More »
Posted October 14, 2022
Can The Government And The Teachers Union Get Along?
In 2015, the Liberal government issued an ambitious plan for improving our schools. Of particular importance were the recommendations for changes to be negotiated with the Nova Scotia Teachers Union (NSTU). There have been many bends in the road since then.
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Posted October 4, 2019
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The Teachers’ Plan Deficit Needs to be Addressed
The government and the Nova Scotia Teachers Union are doing a disservice to taxpayers and today’s teachers, who are paying for the inadequacy of past contributions by and for the teachers that retired long ago.
In contrast, the public-sector pension plans for civil service and health care workers are well-funded and can be expected to keep their promises to pensioners over the long term.
Posted May 18, 2018
The Province’s Intrusion Into Municipal Planning Is Risky
Nova Scotia’s population continues to grow by 10,000 people and more per year. Both Halifax Regional Municipality and the provincial government proclaim themselves to be enthusiastic supporters but they risk getting in each other’s way.
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Posted November 19, 2021
Transit Choices
A study of the possibilities for commuter rail is underway. It looks expensive. That is not the only option that should be considered. Read More »
Posted March 13, 2015