Public-Private-Partnerships provide lower-cost, higher-quality public infrastructure at a cost cash-strapped governments can afford
VICTORIA, BC, Mar 25, 2014/ Troy Media/ - The federal government’s recent announcement of new $14 billion Building Canada Fund brings Ottawa’s total 10-year national infrastructure commitment to $70 billion, the largest in Canadian history. But according to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities that still leaves a gap of over $200 billion required to repair…
Canadians’ standard of living will need to fall to support retiring public servants
VICTORIA, BC, Jan 22, 2014/ Troy Media/ - Canada Post’s recent disclosure of a $6.5 billion pension fund shortfall left the federal government with no practical choice but to support the crown corporation’s plan to provide less service at higher rates. Pouring in public funds to bail out a gold-plated pension beyond the wildest dreams…
Fear-instilling propaganda lacking any scientific foundation all too often wins the day
VICTORIA, BC, Jan 7, 2014/ Troy Media/ - From the day the first Europeans set foot on our soil, Canada’s resources have been the core of our nation’s development. It started with fur traders who endured danger and deprivation exploring Canada’s vast wilderness followed by the forest workers who wrestled hug logs to tidewater. Then…
January 23, 2013 VICTORIA, BC, Jan. 23, 2013/ Troy Media/ - Hollywood hates big business. Movies portraying business leaders as greedy villains have been common for decades, but the film that inspired today's movie makers has its roots right here in British Columbia. Michael Moore's 2004 documentary The Corporation, written by University of British Columbia…
January 10, 2013 VICTORIA, BC, Jan. 10, 2013/ Troy Media/ - As a New Year dawns, I'm reminded of Alexander Pope's immortal words: 'Hope springs eternal in the human breast'. And so, despite being disappointed on my hopes for past years, I take heart that 2013 may bring progress. My three wishes for Canada were…
In today's competitive globalized world, technological innovation is crucial to our economic future. David Mitchell, former CEO of Alberta Energy Co., understood this reality long before it became mainstream thinking. He also understood another truth about human endeavours: Recognition and encouragement are important in the pursuit of excellence. The year was 1980 and Mr. Mitchell…
