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Union monopoly on training for public projects hurts innovation

Union monopoly on training for public projects hurts innovation

Human capital has become the critical success factor for companies and jurisdictions in promoting their economic well-being. Productivity, innovation and competitiveness will flounder without bold action on this policy front.
Parsing the vote: 10 points about the Vancouver election

Parsing the vote: 10 points about the Vancouver election

A ten-spot of semi-early thoughts on Vancouver’s election results: 1) It was pretentious for the provincial NDP to claim its electoral finance reforms drove big money from municipal politics; it was still there, only slightly better hidden.
Editorial: Debt clouds gathering on global economy’s horizon

Editorial: Debt clouds gathering on global economy’s horizon

Economic optimists continue to discount any imminent recurrence of the 2008 financial crisis and recession; however, economic realists are far less positive about the long-term vitality of global finances.
Referendum on electoral reform is bound to end badly for B.C.

Referendum on electoral reform is bound to end badly for B.C.

The municipal campaign was truly draining and frustrating to watch: too many choices, too many new people to assess, too little time to sort it through.
B.C.’s electoral reform referendum a seriously flawed initiative

B.C.’s electoral reform referendum a seriously flawed initiative

There is nothing more fundamental to democracy than free elections and the rules by which our legislative representatives are chosen.
Local debate brewing over location of cannabis retail outlets

Local debate brewing over location of cannabis retail outlets

For the past decade, surveys have consistently showed that Canadians, and British Columbians, support legalizing marijuana.
Editorial: Vote for better budget books at city hall

Editorial: Vote for better budget books at city hall

Big-picture campaign bromides aside, what mayoral candidates dare not address in any meaningful way is the state of local government finances.
Late to the party, Canada needs to kick-start China courtship now

Late to the party, Canada needs to kick-start China courtship now

This much is clear: we need China. China needs us. We can figure out why; we have some difficulty with the how. The economic benefits of a bond are clear, as are the perils of ignoring it. Let’s stagger for a moment in statistics.
Vancouverites’ views varied on Vision’s municipal vision

Vancouverites’ views varied on Vision’s municipal vision

For the first time in a decade, Vancouver’s municipal government will not be dominated by Vision Vancouver.
Widespread winds of change discourage incumbent candidates

Widespread winds of change discourage incumbent candidates

By the end of this month, British Columbians will have chosen new mayors and councils all across the province.