Opinions
Wise spending of taxpayers' money?
Compared to the typical highly hyped Super Bowl television commercials, these didn't feature the same degree of entertainment value or creativity. In fact, critics are questioning the need for them at all.
Front lines taking brunt of cuts?
Too many generals and not enough soldiers?
That seems to be the scenario Parliamentary Budget Officer Kevin Page sees in his office's analysis of federal spending for the first half of the current fiscal year.
Open dialogue on mental health
The National Hockey League will drop the puck tonight on an initiative in which everyone comes out a winner.
The league's seven Canadian teams are launching the Hockey Talks program as part of an effort to create a national dialogue about mental health and wellness.
Commons civility?
But a member of the New Democrats has come up with an idea - if it is accepted - that just might succeed in bringing some civility to the House where previous attempts have failed.
Solution needed for budget woes
With the provincial debt wiped clean in 2004 and revenues from our vast resources of oil and natural gas expected to power the province for the immediate future, it looked as if there was no stopping us.
Liberals face long road back
Justin Trudeau highlighted that fact Monday morning in Lethbridge during his speaking engagement as part of a quick southern Alberta tour, which included same-day stops in Medicine Hat, Brooks and Calgary.
Caught in the middle
But that enticing dream is moving out of the reach of many Canadians in the 18-54 age group who find themselves pinched between the twin pressures of financing their children's education and caring for their aging parents.
National park accessibility is vital
This past weekend, demonstrators conducting an "Occupy Winter" protest gathered in several national parks across Canada to demand the return of winter parks services that were halted this year.
Plan for the future
The report, "Managing Healthcare for an Aging Population: How Alberta Can Confront its Coming Fiscal Challenge," says Albertans will be looking at a $615-billion tax bill to cover increased health-care costs over the next 50 years.
Not appreciated until it's needed
There are many things we take for granted in life.
We expect certain services to be provided, without fail, whenever we need them. That is the nature living in a relatively privileged country like Canada.
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