April 4th 2002 - Federal/Provincial Relations - AIMS

Ten Reasons to Remove Nonrenewable Resources from Equalization

Ten Reasons to Remove Nonrenewable Resources from Equalization

The contribution by Ken Boessenkool takes the series from theory and testing to policy. In his paper, Boessenkool, a private policy analyst and commentator, makes the case for a practical change to the current equalization program: removing non-renewable natural resource revenue from…

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March 7th 2002 - Archive - Calgary Herald

Alberta leaves parents out of school equation: The people who pay for schools actually want to put their money into something that works. Ken Boessenkool explains.

Alberta leaves parents out of school equation: The people who pay for schools actually want to put their money into something that works. Ken Boessenkool explains.

“Research proves the most effective way to improve student learning is to ensure parents are actively involved in their children’s education.” — Former Alberta Teachers’ Association president,  Bauni Mackay  Given the critical importance of parental involvement, you would think that…

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February 14th 2002 - Family - AIMS

Those who control the gold, rule: Putting parents in charge of education

Those who control the gold, rule: Putting parents in charge of education

“Research proves the most effective way to improve student learning is to ensure parents are actively involved in their children’s education.” Former Alberta Teachers Association President, Bauni Mackay. You would think, given the critical importance of their involvement, that parents…

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February 4th 2002 - Archive - Time (Canadian Edition)

The sixth commandment: the provinces are taking back control of Medicare, and it’s high time

The sixth commandment: the provinces are taking back control of Medicare, and it’s high time

Idnumber: 200202040607 Subject: Canada — Federal-provincial relations; Medical care — Laws   and regulations Version: CBCA: Fulltext Reference; CBCA: Index

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December 19th 2001 - Archive - National Post

Game theory and military preparedness

Game theory and military preparedness

Those who have ever said to their boss, “If you do that, I’ll quit,” or to their kid “If you do that, you can’t watch TV for a week,” and then backed down when the transgression occurred, will quickly learn…

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