March 29 was the anniversary of the death of Ralph Klein. Boy Howdy how I miss him. The most amazing and surprising Premier Alberta has ever had.
Remembering Ralph
Before Leading the World, Fix Canada
Our Prime Minister needs the Serenity Prayer. God, grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change, the courage to change the things we can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Our current Prime Minister is leading…
Choice and Comparability: Unlocking Alberta’s Competitive Edge
Could Alberta create an option for Albertans to choose a pension? Could we see a choice between a Federal plan and a Provincial Plan.
Firewall Anniversary: The Missed Chance for a Provincial Pension
On the Firewall letter anniversary, a clear case for an Alberta Pension Plan: the fiscal logic, demographic edge, and the puzzling political resistance that stalled it.
Political Whiplash: Carney’s About-Face for Trump and Xi
Carney’s double about-face on Trump and Xi exposes a pattern of political inconsistency — a modern whiplash that echoes Trudeau’s history of sudden policy reversals.
The Car-Wash Test
Calgary still faces water problems from Nenshi’s era. With a new mayor treating citizens like adults, it’s time Calgarians return the trust — act responsibly, even in small things like car-washes.
The Purple Prince’s Tax Legacy: Can Calgary Afford Another Win?
Can Calgary afford another victory like that? Examining the tax hikes — residential +83%, commercial +200% — from the Nenshi years
Western Alienation Explained: Map Shows Canada’s Representation Gap
When the Map Speaks: Is Canada Failing the West?
A Bold Proposal: Taxing Wealth to Tackle Debt in British Columbia
I am not nearly as bright and clever as the many civil servants and NDP politicians in Victoria, but I can see the obvious. The Provincial debt is massive and must be repaid. The older people of British Columbia who…
On Land Acknowledgments
At the Canada Strong and Free Conference, I delivered a land acknowledgment with theatrical reverence—and it earned a standing ovation. A critical reflection on performance, politics, and public ritual.