Alternative water futures in Alberta:
Alberta Minister of Environment and Water Diana McQueen has promised public consultations in 2012 regarding how to reform the province’s water allocation system. This report challenges the market model proposed to date, and suggests workable alternatives for water in Alberta.
The Lion’s Share:
Corporate profits and taxes in Alberta
Alberta’s economy has seen tremendous economic growth, but the lion’s share of that growth has been benefiting private corporations.
Room to Move:
Alberta's taxes are too low
According to the Alberta Government, “If Alberta had any other provincial tax system, Albertans and Alberta businesses would pay at least $11 billion more in taxes each year.”
Parkland in the Media
December 05, 2011 | for immediate release
New report says markets are a poor solution to Alberta’s water woes
Non-market solutions would be better for environment, public interest, and First Nations
A new report released this morning by the U of A’s Parkland Institute says an expansion of water markets in Alberta would have adverse effects on the environment, people’s access to water, and First Nations communities. It also recommends alternatives for dealing with Alberta’s current water crisis that would be more in keeping with Albertans’ values, and the values that underlie Alberta’s historical water laws. read more »
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Alternative water futures in Alberta:
November 07, 2011 | for immediate release
Edmonton conference to look at how workers are fighting back against attacks on their rights and dem
The past year has seen numerous attacks on public services, democracy, and the rights of workers all under the guise of austerity and with the economic crisis as a backdrop. We have also seen mass mobilizations and organized actions in response to these attacks read more »
October 05, 2011 | Lethbridge Herald
Taxes and the ghost of Bob Blair
by Trevor Harrison
Bob had a different answer. Speaking at a Senate hearing, he asked why the federal government was intent on going after “welfare moms” to reduce the debt, as they didn’t have any money.
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July 27, 2011 | Toronto Star, A19
What in tar-nation?
There’s less than meets the eye to Alberta’s surprising about-face on a national energy strategy.
June 01, 2011 | St. Albert GazetteMay 31, 2011 | The Calgary BeaconMay 31, 2011 | Troy Media
Frontier Centre’s argument not based in fact
Changing water allocation system requires careful analysis of all alternatives
February 25, 2011 | Edmonton Journal, A16
Tories’ gross fiscal mismanagement sells Albertans short
Government focuses on spending without beefing up available revenues
February 23, 2011 | for immediate release
New research shows infrastructure spending is not out of control
February 07, 2011 | Edmonton Journal, A13
Wildrose leader’s private model a flawed remedy for health care
December 09, 2010 | for immediate release
Treaty rights impacted downstream of tar sands
Chiefs call on governments to protect Athabasca river