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.
Firewall Anniversary: The Missed Chance for a Provincial Pension
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
The Freedom Convoy Sentencing — A Call for Proportion
A personal letter to Assistant Crown Attorney Siobhain Wetscher expressing concern that the Crown’s sentencing submissions in the Tamara Lich and Chris Barber case were disproportionate.
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.
Calgary Water Woes
The blame for a Calgary water main break in a pipe deep underground cannot be laid at the feet of a current mayor.
Exposing the Divide: UNC’s New Definition of DEI
Why DIE instead of DEI? UNC-Chapel Hill challenges traditional views with a new perspective on Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity.
Nominations for Worst Prime Minister Ever
Though his son is contesting the title of ‘Worst Prime Minster Ever,’ Pierre Trudeau is the winner and will probably defeat all aspiring incompetents for decades. He made many lousy policy decisions that had immediate damage, but for the worst decision, the damage has emerged over the decades.
Tax burdens
need to risk a vaccination.