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Cheer Up Folks! Things Could be Worse

Conrad Black | Posted 04.02.2012 | Canada
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Conrad Black

Grumpy and worried though Americans may be, they can take some comfort from the fact that unlike in China, 60 per cent of the wealthy do not want to emigrate, and unlike Russia according to recent polls, nor do about 40 per cent of their whole population.

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It's the Green Economy, Stupid

Keith Brooks | Posted 03.26.2012 | Canada
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Keith Brooks

In a recent poll Canadians cited the economy as their most pressing concern. There is mounting evidence a green economy would deliver greater economic growth and more jobs compared with continuing with business as usual. The green economy isn't just better for the environment; it's a better economy.

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Is the Canada-European Trade Agreement Helping or Hurting?

Glen Pearson | Posted 03.16.2012 | Canada Politics
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Glen Pearson

There could be some good aspects of the CETA arrangement, but its negative effects could be so profound. In the rush to bring in foreign investment we could easily be paving the way for the Caterpillars of the world to take away whatever little self-direction is left for our communities.

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