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On the risks of net-zero
Net-zero policies might be lofty, aspirational goals, but we must not forget how these could affect us and that there are risks associated with intermittent energy sources.

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Finally, a money incentive for Alberta hospitals to pick up the pace on surgery
As long as appropriate guardrails are in place, patients are better off in hospitals where financial considerations serve as an incentive to treat more of them, rather than a limitation.

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For a better understanding of what stands in the way of interprovincial trade
Removing every last one of these barriers between our provinces might require a lot of political will from our premiers, but if one thing is clear, it’s that it would be well worth it.

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We must take the tariff debate back to first principles
For Canadian governments to retaliate to potential tariffs to be imposed by the Trump Administration with tariffs or blockades of their own against American exports would be just as unproductive and misguided as you hitting yourself in the face with a hammer.

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The road to affordability is built one home at a time
Instead of getting bogged down in ever-more complex regulations for developers and costly housing projects built by government, municipalities need to change tack.

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When it comes to Trump’s tariff threats, do worry—but be (somewhat) happy too
With Donald Trump threatening to impose a 25 percent tariff on Canadian and Mexican goods, reactions range from puzzlement to outrage. But maybe we should be singing “Do worry, be happy.”

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Blame poor government choices for high food costs, not ‘greedflation’
The causes and culprits of food inflation are clearly explained by well-known economic principles and government decisions: supply chain disruptions, trade tariffs and expansionary monetary policy.

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L’augmentation de l’impôt sur le gain en capital va affecter négativement la classe moyenne et l’entrepreneuriat
Cette mesure fiscale ne va ultimement générer que peu ou pas de recettes additionnelles pour le Trésor public en plus de nuire à l’entreprenariat, à la croissance économique et au bien-être de nombreux gens de classe moyenne.

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We need faster, fairer assessments of major energy projects
Any environmental assessment of a large energy project must be coupled with an assessment of its impact on: the national economy, job creation, investment opportunities across the country and on Canada’s reputation as an attractive destination for international investors.

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First Nations mean business
First Nations people mean business – in both senses of the word. They are determined to get rid of the dependency and the paternalism.