The Globe and Mail: Failure to add value to resource wealth chains Canada to its colonial past
Canada, a country founded on its natural resources, possesses more natural wealth, per capita, than any other any other nation in the world. Our natural resources sustained our First Nations and catalyzed settlement, from east to west. While Canada has changed considerably since its early days, natural resources still drive our economy. Yet, some suggest […]
Vancouver Sun: The commercial seal hunt is showing signs that the end is near
The World Trade Organization ruled last week to uphold the European Union’s import ban on seal products on the grounds that it addresses moral concerns regarding seal welfare. While the Canadian government has vowed to appeal the ruling, it is clear that the seal hunt is already long dead. Having already spent an estimated $10 […]