Time to invest more, not less, in Canadian know-how, innovation and technology
Canada has been blessed with a tremendous wealth of natural resources. Our forestry, mining and energy industries have been the backbone of our economy and the lifeblood of small towns and rural communities from Newfoundland and Labrador to British Columbia. A strong commitment to research and development, coupled with innovative leadership and technological advances, have […]
Nuclear technology’s no game, prime minister
At a time when he is already being criticized for undermining the major conference on climate change in Copenhagen, Prime Minister Stephen Harper is desperately looking for good news for Quebecers and all Canadians that might improve the poor image he has projected internationally in the past. This is especially true given that the Prime […]
Natural resources industry stakeholders positive about stake in future knowledge economy
As a country of hewers of wood and drawers of water, Canada’s natural resources industry has fuelled the economy for years. The economic downturn has significantly impacted the oil and gas, forestry and mining sectors, but all are confident they will rebound and continue to be a major part of Canada’s future knowledge economy, say […]
Times of crisis call for leadership
Unfortunately, faced with massive job losses and an impending climate disaster, the Harper government has instead chosen to be a laggard. When Canada should be investing in new economic innovation, the government is doubling down on dated technologies and ineffective new ones. Europe, the United States, and China smartly invested public funds in the creation […]
Collaborative approach passes field test on Mongolian grasslands
OTTAWA—Common property resources such as soil and water are the stuff of life. But they are also potentially rivalrous and, if not managed wisely, can be used up. This year’s Nobel Prize in economics highlighted this fundamental global fact in honouring Elinor Ostrom for her work on the governance of “common pool” resources, such as […]
Devon Island researchers eye greenhouse, rovers on Mars
Once the target of explorers seeking the elusive Northwest Passage to the Pacific, the islands of Nunavut are today attracting groundbreaking research into areas such as new planetary vehicles and potential greenhouses for another remote destination–Mars. The Haughton-Mars Project, located on Devon Island, Nunavut, provides a environment for the development of technology that will help […]
Government should be attracting capital investment in energy
The energy sector is one of the most important industries in the Canadian economy. It accounts for 45 per cent of our trade balance and is the single largest private investor in Canada. In public policy discourse, though, its significance remains under-appreciated. There is neither a Parliamentary committee solely devoted to energy and resource issues, […]
Efford says key priority: to streamline regulatory process
Federal Energy Minister John Efford, who quickly emerged as a big supporter of the nuclear industry when he told industry executives at the Chateau Laurier Hotel in Ottawa recently that he was there to serve the best interests of the industry, says he will continue to “champion Canada’s nuclear industry.” A scrappy former provincial Newfoundland […]
Is revitalizing nuclear industry best for Canadian energy? Nope
The environment cannot sustain our current use of natural resources. The federal Liberal government appears to be talking out of both sides of its mouth when it comes to the natural resources of this country, claiming to be focused on green renewable technologies while supporting the nuclear industry. According to the budget plan 2004, the […]
Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources
Senator Milne: Are you relying on the provinces to do this? Mr. Dhaliwal: No, we are taking the lead role. Senator Milne: I was hoping that some of the federal money would be for this and also for R&D on biodiesel. Mr. Dhaliwal: Yes, part of the debate that will happen in the ad hoc […]
