February 2017
This Is Why Journalism Is Vital To Healthy Democracies
At a time when traditional journalism is weathering both economic and political storms, we should all take a moment to reflect on the vital role it plays in healthy democracies.…
Mintzberg’s Modest Proposal
For decades, Henry Mintzberg has taught enlightened business management at McGill. Yesterday, in the Globe and Mail, he turned his attention to the management of the world. The major office…
Should Young People Join the Conservative Party of Canada?
Yes, if this image resonates you. As we pivot to a new world of integrity and vision, beer pong isn’t part of that. Not that there’s anything wrong with beer…
This Is Why Journalism Is Vital To Healthy Democracies
At a time when traditional journalism is weathering both economic and political storms, we should all take a moment to reflect on the vital role it plays in healthy democracies.…
Candid camera
Left: my friend Sandra Pupatello, who could be Premier one day, being thoughtful about energy and economy at OGRA conference. Right: me, looking at the back of my hand for…
Mintzberg’s Modest Proposal
For decades, Henry Mintzberg has taught enlightened business management at McGill. Yesterday, in the Globe and Mail, he turned his attention to the management of the world. The major office…
Ralph Goodale: The Great Obfuscator.
One of the secrets of individual longevity in politics in Saskatchewan is that nobody in the province can tell a Conservative from a Liberal. This came to mind last weekend…
The Con Leadership Race Becomes Even More Bizarre
Tonight the Con leadership candidates, all fourteen of them, will converge on the Roger's Centre in Edmonton for the last debate of their long and dismal campaign. And already things…
AIMS hires dedicated policy analyst for Newfoundland and Labrador #nlpoli
ST. JOHN’S, NL – The Atlantic Institute for Market Studies (AIMS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ed Hollett as a senior research fellow with a focus on policy…
The Con Leadership Race Becomes Even More Bizarre
Tonight the Con leadership candidates, all fourteen of them, will converge on the Roger's Centre in Edmonton for the last debate of their long and dismal campaign. And already things…
Escape Hatch #nlpoli
Historian Gerhard bassler’s new book from Flanker examines efforts by the Government of Newfoundland to develop local industry by recruiting immigrants from Germany, Latvia, and Austria between 1950 and 1970.…
AIMS hires dedicated policy analyst for Newfoundland and Labrador #nlpoli
ST. JOHN’S, NL – The Atlantic Institute for Market Studies (AIMS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ed Hollett as a senior research fellow with a focus on policy…
Escape Hatch #nlpoli
Historian Gerhard bassler’s new book from Flanker examines efforts by the Government of Newfoundland to develop local industry by recruiting immigrants from Germany, Latvia, and Austria between 1950 and 1970.…
O’Leary skips Conservative debate, federal NDP debate skips Alberta
The most high-profile candidate running for the leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada will be skipping tomorrow’s leadership debate in Edmonton. As the thirteen other candidates for the leadership…
What Raif Said – Times Two
There’s a surging discontent with Canada among many British Columbians. One of us, the iconic Rafe Mair, lays it out very well. For as long as I can remember, I’ve…
What Raif Said – Times Two
There’s a surging discontent with Canada among many British Columbians. One of us, the iconic Rafe Mair, lays it out very well. For as long as I can remember, I’ve…
Cutting Through The Spin on Ontario’s Electricity Prices
What do electricity prices have in common with the rain? Politicians don’t control either. However, hearing the Ontario Conservatives and NDPs slamming the Liberals this week for rising electricity costs…
Rafe to Justin: Kinder Morgan pipeline would drive a permanent wedge between BC and Canada
Former BC Minister and longtime journalist Rafe Mair (photo: Youtube/CMHABC) Dear Prime Minister, I’ve reached a point where I can say what I please without concern for personal consequences. My…