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Election 2021 – Carbon Tax: Let’s Stop Unfairly Penalizing Rural Regions
In 2018, the federal government introduced a carbon tax applicable to those provinces that had not yet adopted a carbon pricing system.

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What is a province’s credit rating and why does it matter?
As consumers, we generally pay close attention to our own credit scores. As residents, we should also keep a close eye on our province’s credit rating.

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Patriotism vs. the Open Internet: A False Dichotomy
The federal government is chipping away a little bit at the edifice of freedom, ostensibly to promote the interests of Canadians.

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Red Tape Reduction in the Agriculture Industry in Alberta: A Low-Hanging Fruit
In order to not just rebuild but also enhance economic opportunity, Alberta needs to carefully consider policy choices that will allow it to lead and to grow.

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Big Tech and Big Government: Biden Grapples With a New Era for Antitrust Policy
In the US, the appointments of Tim Wu and Lina Khan signal a shift in the plans to address freedom of contract between internet providers, large tech firms, and users.

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Digital Services Tax: Let’s Stop Punishing Consumers
The implementation of a 3% tax on all digital platforms would only hurt Canadian consumers, who would have to pay higher fees to access platforms like Netflix and Spotify.

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Another Day, Another $30 Million Lost
The government of Canada has once again postponed the reopening of the Canada-U.S. land border until at least July 21, at which point 487 days will have passed since the last time non-essential land travel was permitted between the two countries.

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Innovation and Entrepreneurship – The Albertan Way
In conjunction with the 2020 Recovery Plan, the Alberta government should encourage innovation through the cultivation of values that run deep in the province, and support a competitive business environment.

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Telemedicine Improves Access to Care While Reducing Demand on ERs
Outside of COVID-19, telemedicine is particularly important in remote areas, where patients may otherwise have to travel long distances to see a physician.

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Police Reform: A Missed Opportunity
By refusing to open up a debate about the structure of the police in the province, the Quebec government is missing an opportunity to innovate and improve the effectiveness of our police, all while reducing costs.