Thumbs down on ESG
A new study from the Fraser Institute outlines some of the issues with the environment, social and governance (ESG) framework many businesses have adopted…
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A summer of labour union discontent
The widespread labour unrest is taking different forms around the world, with unions in France, the UK, US, and Canada all flexing their collective…
What does a promotion really change?
Over time, contracts entered into at the start of employment may not be worth the paper they are written on – whether due to…
World oil and gas investment must rise dramatically to avoid energy shortages: report
Photo credit: Bloomberg/Eddie Seal via Getty Images Spending on oil and gas exploration and production needs to rise dramatically to avoid global supply…
The balancing act of Generation Z
Studies and surveys indicate Generation Z values work-life balance more than any other generation to date. Its members, the oldest of whom are now…
Plastic – it’s fantastic!
Despite certain government actors and activist groups trying to paint the material with a broad brush of all-bad-all-the-time, the benefits of plastic abound. Photo…
Too many eggs in the EV basket?
On Monday, the provincial and federal governments announced that Volkswagen picked southwestern Ontario to build its first electric vehicle battery plant in North America.…
Tax revolt time
Canadians get the worst of both worlds – high taxes and poor public services. Perhaps it’s time for a change. Photo credit: Getty Images…
The sustainable jobs nothingburger
For now, the only part of the Liberals’ Sustainable Jobs Plan that could actually be called a plan is the hiring of more government…
The enduring appeal of socialism
A recent multi-national study commissioned by the Fraser Institute revealed, among other findings, that many people – particularly young people – continue to view…