Opinions
New documentary could shed some light on climate policy in the runup to October’s federal election
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on August 17th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade With the federal election just two months away, the timing of the ethics commissioner’s report about the SNC-Lavalin affair could not have been worse for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Ethics Commissioner Mario Dion said Trudeau violated the Conflict of Interest Act by improperly pressuring then-justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould to halt the criminal prosecution of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!National Affairs: Fate of PM rests with voters
By medicinehatnews on August 16th, 2019
Where to start? The ethics commissioner report on the SNC-Lavalin affair contains the most damning findings ever rendered by an officer of Parliament against a sitting prime minister. Yes, Jean Chrétien and Paul Martin were splattered by the sponsorship scandal. And Stephen Harper spent his last year in office embroiled in a Senate scandal that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Are we getting value for our health care dollars?
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on August 9th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The Fraser Institute says an average Canadian family of four will pay $13,311 this year for government health care. That is a 65.8 per cent increase in 22 years. Additionally, you pay for dental, eye care, massage therapy and prescriptions, or pay a premium for private coverage for this. It is important for Canadians, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!National Affairs: Ottawa is finally defending out-of-country medical costs
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on August 5th, 2019
It took a while. But Canada’s Liberal government has finally challenged Premier Doug Ford’s patently illegal plan to cancel emergency medicare coverage for Ontarians travelling abroad. Federal Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor started the ball rolling last week by officially issuing what, under the Canada Health Act, is called a “notice of concern” to Christine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guest Column: Walk a mile in the shoes of front-line workers
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on August 3rd, 2019
How much is it worth to have someone tackle a gunman to keep you safe? Or to care for your loved ones when they’re sick or dying? If someone offered you $20 to take down a man brandishing a weapon, would you do it? How about if they offered you $10 to clean and care ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCP curriculum delay an attack on public education
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on August 3rd, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel The provincial government is putting the brakes on the updated K-12 curriculum that has been in the works for 11 years, spanning five premiers. The K-4 portion of the curriculum, which was slated to be piloted in select classrooms in September, has been put on hold indefinitely. On the one hand, this is likely ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Disconnect between government and public has to stop
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on August 2nd, 2019
In the last week there have been many comments on social media about salaries in the public versus private sector. Some would seem to indicate people are not clear about the difference between the two – people working for various levels of government compared to those working for private businesses. A private business and/or company ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MP Report: A government for positive change
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on August 2nd, 2019
Parliament’s summer recess is giving me quality time to reconnect with constituents during community events held throughout our vast federal riding. Conversations always begin with pleasantries, but quickly turn to frustration at the governing Liberals lack of understanding of Canada and Canadians. Questions such as, “How can they do this? How can they get this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heavy politicking by UCP continues
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on August 1st, 2019
The United Conservatives have passed a lot of legislation and followed through on a host of promised reviews in the first 100 days since they took power in Alberta. It still, however, needs to pivot from election mode to one of inclusive, sound, and open government. There’s barely been a day gone by when news ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Town hopes to cash in on green evolution
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on July 30th, 2019
In the lead up to the legalization of cannabis in October 2018, there was little question where the Town of Taber stood on the matter. The town and its present council led the anti-cannabis charge in the province, passing restrictive land use amendments, prohibitive licensing fees, and even seriously considering a proposal to relegate any ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guest Column: Four steps to a better economic future
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on July 29th, 2019
“The power of creating a better future is contained in the present moment: you create a good future by creating a good present.” – Eckhart Tolle Emerging conditions mean we’re likely to face a large global recession in the next two to three years. Part of the reason is the significant and substantial growth of ... Read More »
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