Governing Alberta:
Citizens' Views
This report uses public opinion data to examine citizens’ views on governance in Alberta. It addresses respondents' opinions on popular democracy, political alienation, and the workings of government.
Taking the Reins:
The Case for Slowing Alberta's Bitumen Production
The public interest is not served by the Alberta government's current promotion and encouragement of unfettered development of the province's bitumen reserves. A high quality of life for all Albertans is best pursued by slowing down development of the tar sands.
Stabilizing Alberta’s revenues:
A common sense approach
This report shows that the only workable solution to Alberta's fiscal woes is an increase in corporate taxation and a return to a progressive income tax regime in the province, and that Albertans would support such a move.
Parkland in the Media
| Edmonton Journal
Warnings from what Albertans think
by Trevor Harrison
As Albertans watch the Stanley Cup playoffs with their own two hockey teams once again on the outside, a recent report published by Parkland Institute shows similar shared grief and angst over the state of politics in the province. The report, which I co-authored, uses data from an extensive survey of Albertans conducted by the Population Research Laboratory at the University of Alberta in June 2012 to examine attitudes toward governance and how to possibly improve the processes of political decision-making.
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Related research:
Governing Alberta: Citizens' Views
May 09, 2013 | for immediate release
New report looks at Albertans’ views on governance
Strong support for election spending limits and the role of protest groups
A new report released this morning by the Parkland Institute finds that Albertans strongly favour setting election spending limits in Alberta and recognize the important role that protest groups play in a democracy. read more »
Related research:
Governing Alberta: Citizens' Views
April 17, 2013 | for immediate release
Taking the Reins
New report says public interest best served by slowing down bitumen production
A new report released this morning by the U of A’s Parkland Institute says another out-of-control bitumen boom would not be in the best interests of Albertans, and that the Alberta government should take action today to bring the pace of development under control. read more »
Related research:
Taking the Reins: The Case for Slowing Alberta's Bitumen Production
April 07, 2013 | Edmonton Journal
Pipelines won’t solve our problems
Focus remains on exporting oil rather than our energy security
February 28, 2013 | for immediate release
A majority of Albertans support a return to progressive taxation
New report shows that fair and progressive taxes could solve Alberta’s fiscal woes
February 19, 2013 | for immediate release
Contracting out maintenance of infrastructure has reduced transparency and put tax dollars at risk
January 29, 2013 | Lethbridge Herald
Beyond the headlines
What the Fraser Institute report really says about public sector compensation