Speaking Out on Pork Barrelling in Canadian Politics
A letter argues the Canadian pork industry and patronage persist with over 100 Liberal appointments since 1997 including ambassador Raymond Chretien and Senator Sharon Carstairs. The writer questions Senate reform and ARDI funding, urges citizen involvement through lobby groups, and notes a World Taxpayers Federation conference in British Columbia June 11-14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Senate
Raymond Chretien
United States
Sharon Carstairs
Marlene Cowling
Canada-Manitoba Agricultural Research, and ‘Development’ Program Council
ARD
U.S
Ardi Council
Canadian ‘Taxpayers Federation
World Taxpayers Federation
B.C
Charter schools energize Manitoba debate on public school reform
Peter Holie discusses Dr. Joe Nathan and charter schools at a Winnipeg workshop. Nathan argues competition improves student achievement and public schools must adapt. He cites LA computers, Springfield Mass results, and Lincoln to urge acceptance of school choice as a catalyst for improved outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Joe Nathan
Center’ For
University’ of Minnesota
Hubert H. Humphrey Institute
Manitoba
Nathan
North America
Walask. Company
Los Angeles
Tus
Suc
Ceeds
Springfield
Mass
Abraham‘Lincoln
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Ken Waddell
Peter Holie
The
Frontier Centre
Togo