Monetary Policy

August 25th 2021 - Archive - The Line

You’re probably watching the wrong election battle

You’re probably watching the wrong election battle

Ken Boessenkool: You’re probably watching the wrong election battle The national media and Twitter is where the nostalgic old-timers hang out to be entertained. The swing voters are on TikTok and Facebook. By: Ken Boessenkool Politics is war by peaceful…

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July 29th 2021 - Alberta - The Line

Jason Kenney cannot win an equalization referendum

Jason Kenney cannot win an equalization referendum

By: Ken Boessenkool Jason Kenney cannot win an equalization referendum There is no good outcome for Alberta’s premier…and several ways he can lose A keen observer of Alberta politics recently asked me if I could think of a single reason…

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July 20th 2021 - Alberta - The Hub

Conservatives must emphasize social conservatism to succeed

Conservatives must emphasize social conservatism to succeed

Ken Boessenkool: Conservatives must emphasize social conservatism to succeed During times of national crisis, economic conservatism and populism don’t get the job done Stephen Harper was right. To be successful in the modern age, Conservatives need to emphasize social conservatism…

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June 9th 2021 - Alberta - The Line

Ken Boessenkool: Crossing the line

Ken Boessenkool: Crossing the line

Ken Boessenkool: Crossing the line An act this vile, particularly when its perpetrated by a member of your own community also warrant deep reflection. As I reflect on vile attack on five members of the beautiful Azfaal family — Salman,…

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June 7th 2021 - Alberta - YouTube

Energi Media: Conservative strategist argues for carbon tax as path to smaller government

Energi Media: Conservative strategist argues for carbon tax as path to smaller government

Markham Hislop interviews Ken Boessenkool, long-time conservative strategist and professor at the Max Bell School of Public Policy, about his recent paper, “The Conservative Case for a Carbon Tax.”

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