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Blog Entries by Steve Lafleur from 09/2011

Rob Ford Was Right Not to Pursue the 2020 Olympics

| Posted 09.16.2011 | Canada

When Toronto Mayor Rob Ford decided not to pursue the 2020 Olympics, many believed it would be a good way to convince senior levels of government to pay for infrastructure expansion. However, as we have learned from Montreal and Vancouver, the cost of hosting the games is immense.

Manitoba Parties Are Ignoring the Real Issues

| Posted 09.28.2011 | Canada

Manitoba doesn't need the provincial government to provide five new police officers in Brandon, or boutique tax credits aimed at every conceivable demographic group. Politicians need to fundamentally rethink the economic model on which the province operates.