Monthly Archives: June 2019

I am just finishing Chris Turner’s important book The Patch: the people, pipelines and politics of the oil sands.  Every Canadian could benefit from reading it and learning more about this history and what present challenges import for Alberta and … Continue reading →

I was fortunate to spend my childhood living in the same village as my maternal grandfather and grandmother who were, by the time I came along, both retired, financially stable and emotionally available to their grandchildren.  The time and energy … Continue reading →

Canadian exporters are reporting widespread concerns about a global recession, with sentiment in the sector falling to the lowest level in seven years, according to a  survey by the country’s export financing agency. Export Development Canada’s trade confidence index, a … Continue reading →