Reform of public land management needed in Alberta to address competing demands and reduce politicization
Land management in Alberta and much of Western Canada can be enhanced if policies ensure that property rights are well-defined and transferable, finds a new book released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. “Disputes over the proper use of land have multiplied across...
Canadian Forest Industry Will Help Reach Your Economic and Environmental Goals
With the federal election now behind us, the new Prime Minister can and must promote the economy and the environment in the first few weeks of his mandate. The foundation for both future economic stability and environmental sustainability will be laid for decades to come based on two significant global initiatives — the...
Alberta’s personal income tax rate hikes will likely bring in $1.7 billion less than expected
The Alberta government will likely receive $1.7 billion less than expected from its personal income tax rate hikes, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan think-tank. The study, Alberta’s Personal Income Tax Increases Likely to Yield Less Revenue than Expected, calculates the ...
BC automobile insurance giant makes 2015 basic rate application
In prepared statement, (Insurance Corporation of BC) ICBC will submit the remainder of its 2015 basic rate application Thursday with the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC), asking for a 5.5 per cent increase to basic insurance rates – lower than the earlier potential for 6.7 per cent. ICBC said in the release, if ...
Controlling spending in good times would have meant $4.4 billion surplus today—not $5 billion-plus deficit
Had the Alberta government increased spending more prudently over the past decade, the province would today enjoy a surplus, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. “The view that falling oil prices are chiefly to blame for Alberta’s deficit is...
Interior Health Board announces Mazurkewich as new CEO
Interior Health announced Tuesday that Chris Mazurkewich has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer for Interior Health, effective October 26. Erwin Malzer, Chair of the Interior Health Board of Directors, made the announcement in a media release. “With a wealth of Canadian health system experience, a broad ...
More students deciding independent schools better than public
Private school enrolment across Canada is up by almost 17 per cent while public school enrolment has decreased eight per cent, according to a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. The study, Where Our Students are Educated: Measuring Student Enrolment...
Failed government policies ultimate cause of Ontario’s dismal fiscal, economic performance
The roots of Ontario’s decline from economic powerhouse to economic laggard can be found in a decade of failed government policies, concludes a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. “For decades, Ontario was the economic engine of Canada with workers...
Brad Bennett appointed new chair of BC Hydro
Premier Christy Clark announced Wednesday the appointment of Brad Bennett to the position of chair of the BC Hydro board of directors. Bennett replaces outgoing chair Stephen Bellringer, whose term expires on Sept. 30, 2015. “Brad Bennett's longstanding passion for reliable, affordable electricity has served the BC Hydro...
Municipalities can start lining up for Small Communities Fund projects
The Small Communities Fund will accept applications for $90 million in support for infrastructure before the end of this year, Premier Christy Clark announced today at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities annual convention. Cost-shared equally by the B.C. and federal governments with $45 million each, the fund will ...
