Opinions
Oilpatch proposal deserves provincial consideration
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on July 11th, 2019
The country’s largest oil producers made a pitch to the Alberta government Tuesday that sounds worth considering. It was proposed at the TD Securities Calgary Energy Conference that the province reward companies that commit to increasing crude-by-rail capacity by easing up on oil curtailment levels enacted by the government in January as a way of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Making the most out of consultations
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on July 11th, 2019
Step right up and take a gander at splendiferous cure for whatever ails you; a (political) science breakthrough that will make your headaches disappear, beggar your opponents, and make your opposition to which and whatever brim with new vigour. Why, it’s consultation! Don’t like a pipeline? Where you properly consulted? Against the carbon tax? Were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guest Column: Bill 2 creates jobs, opportunity
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on July 8th, 2019
Alberta. The land of opportunity. This is the idea that brought my parents here over forty years ago. They packed up me and my sister and headed west for better jobs and a hope for a better future for their children. Fast forward 10 years to a bright-eyed and eager teenager standing in front of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Finally some sensible talk on plastics
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on July 5th, 2019
When it comes to the problem of plastics and how to change our current situation there has finally been some very sensible talk from a federal minister. At a recent meeting of environment ministers in Halifax, Catherine McKenna, federal environment minister, told reporters that the long-term plan, to address the use of plastics, would be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!China steps up pressure tactics
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on July 3rd, 2019
China has turned the dial up another notch to increase pressure on Canada over the dispute involving the arrest of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou. Last Tuesday, China announced it has asked Canada to suspend exports of all meat products to China after Chinese customs inspectors reported found residue from a restricted feed additive in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Feds’ cozy financial deal with Bombardier bad for taxpayers
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on June 28th, 2019
This week Bombardier announced it is selling its regional jet business to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in Japan for $550 million. It sounds like a good deal for the owners but Canadian taxpayers should be asking a few questions. You may remember that two years ago Canadian taxpayers chipped in $372.5 million to Bombardier by way ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Government-controlled approach to illicit drugs needed in Canada
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on June 21st, 2019
The big winners from the legalization of cannabis has been federal and provincial governments. Statistics Canada has reported government revenue of $186 million in taxes in less than six months. There was $19 million in excise taxes for the federal government, and $79 million for provincial governments. The GST brought in $36 million for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLA Report: New government’s changes aimed at putting Alberta back on track
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on June 21st, 2019
It has been an exciting spring for Alberta and Canada! It’s been one week since Kawhi Leonard, Kyle Lowry and teammates made history by bringing the NBA championship north and now two months since the general election where Albertans gave the United Conservative Party a strong mandate to govern and implement our agenda focused on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New economic development group may be best served by thinking small
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on June 20th, 2019
Meetings to determine the state of the labour market in Medicine Hat and how best to target economic development efforts got underway on Wednesday night. One can only hope it goes beyond the 10-year brainstorming session that has led us here. That’s not to say that big picture thinking isn’t required, and even necessary. But ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Open drink box water bottles sees credibility trickle away
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on June 15th, 2019
It is easy to jump on the bandwagon of bashing Justin Trudeau, but unfortunately for the federal Liberal Party strategists who are the faceless, nameless people actually running the country, the current prime minister is giving critics the keys and open back gate to that wagon. As a politician or at least a figurehead representative ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!National Affairs: Go ahead and cheer for the home team
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on June 14th, 2019
Canadians have reached tax freedom day, according to calculations by the Fraser Institute. This means from Jan. 1 until now all that you have earned this year has been to pay government taxes. From now on what you earn is for your personal needs and enjoyment. The Fraser Institute, an independent, research organization with four ... Read More »
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