Category: Government
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What Canadian Cities Should Be Doing
June 17, 2009 · Derek Silva
Seeing as we have entered construction season here in Canada (a.k.a. spring and summer), I thought it prudent to collect some things that other cities have been doing …
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Open Letter to the NDP
April 22, 2009 · Derek Silva
A few years ago I became a supporter of the NDP. I listened to Jack Layton and his vision for Canada and was inspired. Not to mention that …
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What Happened to Self-Responsibility?
April 9, 2009 · Derek Silva
First people sued cigarette companies for giving them lung cancer. Then people sued fast food restaurants for making them fat. The latest fad? Suing gambling corporations for making …
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Special Laws Harm Everyone
April 2, 2009 · Derek Silva
I have a lot of things I’ve been meaning to write about, but since this came out of the woodwork yesterday I can’t seem to keep my mind …
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London: Go big or go home?
March 9, 2009 · Derek Silva
As the recession rolls on and stimulus dollars come in, we ask ourselves, “What should we do?” Should we spend? Should we save? Do we invest in long-term …