Why we need to make room for alternative lenders
Crackdowns fail to recognize that alternative lenders are the last hope for Canadians shut out of the traditional lending market
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Tag: PEI
When the critics mirror their targets
A swamp of vested, bureaucratic interests hobbled by dogma, enriched by institutional entitlements and bloated by fat pay packages. Surely not these two now-merged think-tanks
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Tolls the fairest way to fund P.E.I.’s Confederation Bridge
The bridge is a prime example of a private-public partnership gone right. Shifting the burden to taxpayers and non-users is simply unfair
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Gigging it in the free world
The gig economy is gaining traction, for better or worse. Who needs benefits or job security when you can work on a high wire?
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Innovation is a lot like life, with all its ups and downs
Despite government hyperbole, small businesses know that innovation is difficult, costly and sometimes reveals unfortunate truths
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If P.E.I. goes Green, Trudeau could be singing the blues
Canadians are gradually accepting Green politicians as worthy of support. That will drain yet more support from the federal Liberals
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New Brunswick’s ban on fracking must be overturned
Investment makes workers more productive, creates better jobs and drives income growth. Fracking offers a simple, safe solution
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School choice a good first step to quality education in Atlantic Canada
Adopting the Alberta charter school model would give parents and children more choice and allow them to enjoy the benefits of competition
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We must do more for seniors coming home from hospital
It’s clear the status quo isn’t meeting the needs of our aging population. So what can be done?
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Tests help improve student achievement
P.E.I. introduced standardized testing and student achievement substantially improved. Other provinces should take note
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Atlantic Canada should abandon government liquor monopolies
It’s time to focus on preserving public safety while permitting a market system to thrive through the entire supply chain, from producer to consumer
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