Giving away the golden egg:
Alberta’s tax giveaway and the need for reform
Alberta could move from deficit into surplus simply by abandoning the “flat tax” which has been a massive giveaway, especially to the wealthy. Alberta’s income tax advantage is a myth for most Albertans, with only high earners paying less income tax here than they would in other provinces. Making the tax system more progressive would also stimulate the economy, creating and protecting jobs for working Albertans.
Private gain or public interest:
Reforming Canada's oil and gas industry
This paper is aimed at promoting a discussion of the oil and gas industry in Canada, and specifically the prospect of transforming its mandate to one aimed at serving the public interest.
Breaking the myth:
Alberta spending is mediocre at best
Now that that boom has collapsed, comments to the effect that the Alberta government has been a big spender, is overspending and has lots of fat to cut from its programs are common. This report illustrates that the Alberta government is not the highest per capita spender in Canada.
Parkland in the Media
December 29, 2010 | Edmonton Journal
Time to change Alberta taxation
Cutting social programs not the answer to provincial deficit woes
December 16, 2009 | for immediate release
“Flat Tax” costing Alberta over $5 billion
Think tank says returning to 1999 tax structure would put Alberta in a surplus position
December 04, 2009 | for immediate release
Weak Canadian position at Copenhagen just one symptom of flawed business model in energy sector
November 21, 2009 | Edmonton Journal
Alberta has a duty to resist health care cuts
October 18, 2009 | Edmonton Journal
Stelmach’s ‘Way Forward’ will be more painful than even Klein’s cuts
Government that's truly interested in stimulating the economy and keeping Albertans working should be investing in public services
June 25, 2009 | for immediate release
Health care budget cuts are unnecessary
Numbers show spending on public health services no higher than in 1990
April 19, 2009 | for immediate release
Instead of cuts, Liepert should increase health spending
Delisting services boosts costs for businesses, consumers; threatens economy
March 25, 2009 | for immediate release
Yesterday’s fuel, yesterday’s deal
Petro-Canada, taken over by Suncor, pushes to deliver more fossil fuels when the world is moving to renewables