No explicit right to privacy in Canada debate
Letter to the editor argues Canada lacks an explicit privacy right and urges BC Hydro to be accountable to residents. It favors unplugging wireless devices temporarily, questions smart meters and wireless health concerns, and calls for no vote on metering while promoting turning off unused lights.
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BC needs to end auto insurance monopoly to cut costs
A Fraser Institute study finds BC drivers pay the second highest premiums in Canada, averaging over $1,100 in 2009, due to ICBC's government monopoly. It argues private competitive markets, as in Alberta and the Atlantic provinces, lower costs and boost efficiency, urging BC to move to a regulated private system.
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BC faces risk to renewable energy pledge in new plans
A recent Throne Speech and BC Jobs Plan raise concerns that the province may retreat from renewable energy commitments. The text warns this could boost greenhouse gas emissions by more fossil fuel use or imports, arguing BC should expand renewable energy rather than backslide. The author notes BC's leadership on climate and urges continued development of renewables.
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