The controversy over the Energy East pipeline reveals fatal flaws in how we collectively decide on the benefits and costs mega resource projects. The collapse of oil prices Canadians understand that how natural resources support our standard of living. The stakes are too high for decisions on mega projects such as Energy East to be politicized. We need an independent process to … [Read more...] about Social licence and the nation’s wealth
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Census survey a quaint way to collect data
Census season is upon us. I just received my invitation in the mail to go online and complete the questionnaire. Bold letters informed me to complete the census — "it’s the law." The census remains the backbone of Canada’s official statistics. However, change is sweeping across the world of official statistics. Collecting census data will soon experience fundamental … [Read more...] about Census survey a quaint way to collect data