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This article originally appeared in the Western Standard The Canadian Senate, according to the old saying, is the house of “sober second thought,” where proposed laws are supposed to receive careful consideration before they’re passed. Well, having recently testified before a Senate Committee about a piece of environmentalist legislation, I can’t help wondering if that […]

This article originally appeared in the Financial Post. Banks are essential institutions for participating in modern life. Without a bank account it’s hard to be part of society. Of all institutions banks therefore need to be truly inclusive. Which means they should be held to a standard of strict political neutrality, looking after the interests […]

This article originally appeared in the Western Standard.  Canada’s energy sector is a major national security asset, a fact which should be made abundantly clear by the recently declared war between Israel and Hamas. The potential for escalation of this conflict is already casting uncertainty over global energy markets due to the centrality of the Middle […]

This article originally appeared in the Financial Post.  The British banking system has just gone through a major scandal. Though it hasn’t received much coverage on this side of the Atlantic we would all do well to pay attention. The worrying incident at the centre of the scandal — what’s now known as “de-banking” — […]

This article originally appeared in the Hamilton Independent. “The Canadian banking system is well-known for its strength and stability and the sector is an essential contributor to the country’s economic growth and well-being. Canadians rely on sound, stable banks to help them purchase a home, save for retirement, support the growth of small businesses, and drive […]