Robert Mansell News Today

The Trudeau government could try reducing tensions rather than stoking them, if it wants to avoid fracturing national programs

Liberals denounced CEO for saying Suncor has put climate ahead of its core responsibilities, but Ottawa has done the same thing. Read more.

Four major projects that XLam has recently been involved with highlight the benefits of timber construction.

Australia’s first mass engineered timber fire and emergency services complex has officially opened in Maryborough, Queensland.

On this episode of "Wine 101," VinePair's tastings director Keith Beavers explores the history of sparkling wine.

Article content The paper concludes that the instability of the province’s oil and gas sector remains the highest risk to Alberta’s long-term prosperity. However, the province has the tools to adapt and innovate in a way “that will be critical in achieving a successful transition for this dominant sector.” Mansell’s report is one of 24 research papers by the School of Public Policy, which will ultimately be grouped together to create three e-books published by the school. The research...

Article content The paper concludes that the instability of the province’s oil and gas sector remains the highest risk to Alberta’s long-term prosperity. However, the province has the tools to adapt and innovate in a way “that will be critical in achieving a successful transition for this dominant sector.” Mansell’s report is one of 24 research papers by the School of Public Policy, which will ultimately be grouped together to create three e-books published by the school. The research...

Viewpoint: Breaking down the inequality of equalization Poll Yes My recent article on Alberta in Confederation has been criticized that my bias lacks an understanding of this controversial federal program – equalization. Alberta’s contribution was a misleading statement because it did not explain that federal revenues are from payments by Albertans and not from the government. Thus, this essay will delve into this program with references to four Alberta academics/economists – Robert Manse...

CIO Leadership: Guiding the Modern Enterprise in Dynamic Times Will Drive the Discussion at the 2021 HMG Live! Washington, D.C. CIO Executive Leadership Summit on May 11 Speakers and attendees in this highly interactive event will also explore the role that CIOs and tech leaders can play in reimagining the business and the future of work, along with recommendations on how to accelerate business success through advanced technologies and partnerships that are enabling competitive differentiation ...

Alberta in Confederation Still at work Retired It is quite evident that Canada’s Confederation is not working harmoniously. Ottawa is failing the regions outside 1867 Canada [Ontario and Quebec]. Such assessment warrants examination. A 2020 publication, Moment of Truth, includes numerous articles which have been compiled by Jack M. Mintz, Ted Morton and Tom Flanagan, the School of Public Policy, University of Calgary. They address particularly Alberta’s experience. Donald J. Savoie, l’Uni...