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Jun 22, 2012, 11:57 ET Now is the Time to End Supply Management: Report

Author Martha Hall Findlay Says Politicians Have Little to Fear Une traduction française de ce communiqué de presse est disponible à...

Jun 21, 2012, 10:00 ET Now is the Time to End Supply Management: Report

Author Martha Hall Findlay Says Politicians Have Little to Fear Une traduction française de ce communiqué de presse est disponible à...

Jun 19, 2012, 12:00 ET Report offers action plan for reducing sodium consumption in Canada

CALGARY, June 19, 2012 /CNW/ - A number of recent studies have identified a slew of health implications associated with excess sodium intake. These sorts of health problems put a drain on the health...

Jun 19, 2012, 10:00 ET Media Advisory - Martha Hall Findlay and Prof. Jack Mintz to Hold Media Conference in Ottawa

CALGARY, June 19, 2012 /CNW/ - Martha Hall Findlay, former Liberal MP and Prof. Jack Mintz, Director of The School of Public Policy, will hold a media conference in Ottawa to unveil a new report...

Jun 15, 2012, 14:56 ET Media Advisory - How can Canada slash its sodium consumption?

CALGARY, June 15, 2012 /CNW/ - The health risks associated with excess dietary sodium have been documented in a number of recent studies. If Canada is serious about reducing its sodium intake, what...

Jun 06, 2012, 18:11 ET Funding for infrastructure should come from Canadians who use it

CALGARY, June 6, 2012 /CNW/ - Concerns over how Canada will be able to meet its mounting transportation infrastructure needs have been exacerbated by recent government belt-tightening. In a report...

Jun 06, 2012, 10:15 ET Funding for infrastructure should come from Canadians who use it

CALGARY, June 6, 2012 /CNW/ - Concerns over how Canada will be able to meet its mounting transportation infrastructure needs have been exacerbated by recent government belt-tightening. In a report...

Jun 05, 2012, 18:37 ET Report estimates domestic violence has cost Alberta over $600M over 5 Years

CALGARY, June 5, 2012 /CNW/ - In a report released today by The School of Public Policy, authors Lana Wells (Brenda Strafford Chair in the Prevention of Domestic Violence at the University of Calgary ...

Jun 05, 2012, 12:00 ET Report estimates domestic violence has cost Alberta over $600M over 5 Years

CALGARY, June 5, 2012 /CNW/ - In a report released today by The School of Public Policy, authors Lana Wells (Brenda Strafford Chair in the Prevention of Domestic Violence at the University of Calgary ...

Jun 04, 2012, 14:51 ET MEDIA ADVISORY - Are tolls the answer to Canada's infrastructure funding problem?

CALGARY, June 4, 2012 /CNW/ - Canadian transportation infrastructure is in long-term trouble. This will be one of the conclusions of a report from The School of Public Policy to be released in Ottawa....

Jun 01, 2012, 17:30 ET Media Advisory - Domestic Violence in Alberta: Report to Detail Alarming Economic Costs - and Propose Solutions

CALGARY, June 1, 2012 /CNW/ - Domestic violence is an obvious social problem. But what is the economic impact on Albertans of preventing and treating that violence? Media are invited to a press...

May 25, 2012, 16:32 ET Time has come for united and decisive response to Iran, says former Israeli National Security Advisor in Calgary

CALGARY, May 25, 2012 /CNW/ - At an event held on May 24, 2012 in Calgary by The School of Public Policy, former National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister of Israel, Dr. Uzi Arad, delivered a...

May 22, 2012, 11:37 ET MEDIA ADVISORY - Israel's former National Security Advisor to discuss strategic responses to Iran in Calgary

CALGARY, May 22, 2012 /CNW/ - Media are invited to a press conference and dinner presentation featuring Dr. Uzi Arad, former National Security Advisor to Benjamin Netanyahu. Arad will discuss the...

May 22, 2012, 09:51 ET Media Advisory - Canadian Tax and Economic Expert to Tell Capitol Hill "Cut Your Taxes or Lose Global Competitiveness"

CALGARY, May 22, 2012 /CNW/ - Prof. Jack Mintz, one of the world's most noted economists, will visit Capitol Hill with a hard and straightforward message - US corporate taxes are making the US a...

May 18, 2012, 12:00 ET Media Advisory - Canada's Forward Agenda: An Evening with Hon. John Baird

VANCOUVER, May 18, 2012 /CNW/ - Media are invited to a dinner presentation featuring the Honourable John Baird, Minister of Foreign Affairs, hosted by The School of Public Policy. Minister Baird will ...

May 03, 2012, 10:30 ET Report by The School of Public Policy Raises Concern over Energy Transportation Costs

CALGARY, May 3, 2012 /CNW/ - While much attention is being paid to the approval and construction of future pipeline projects, it appears that some present day energy transportation costing issues are ...

Apr 23, 2012, 11:59 ET Media Advisory - Pulitzer Prize winner Daniel Yergin to discuss future of Canadian energy

CALGARY, April 20, 2012 /CNW/ - Media are invited to a press conference and lunch event featuring global energy expert Daniel Yergin, hosted by The School of Public Policy. Yergin will deliver a...

Apr 20, 2012, 15:35 ET Media Advisory - Pulitzer Prize winner Daniel Yergin to discuss future of Canadian energy

CALGARY, April 20, 2012 /CNW/ - Media are invited to a press conference and lunch event featuring global energy expert Daniel Yergin, hosted by The School of Public Policy. Yergin will deliver a...

Apr 19, 2012, 10:00 ET Proposed penny tax should follow penny into oblivion

Report by The School of Public Policy rebuts idea of 1% tax hike to fund municipal projects CALGARY, April 19, 2012 /CNW/ - In a report released today by The School of Public Policy, Professor Bev...

Apr 11, 2012, 10:00 ET Canada's Outdated Tax System

Reports by The School of Public Policy highlight need for increased emphasis on consumption taxes CALGARY, April 11, 2012 /CNW/ - Two papers released today by The School of Public Policy reveal how...

Apr 05, 2012, 11:00 ET Report proposes creating Canadian Energy Information Organization

CALGARY, April 5, 2012 /CNW/ - Canada is an energy superpower that lacks energy information. That is the conclusion of a report published today by The School of Public Policy and authored by...

Apr 04, 2012, 19:42 ET A Solution to the Problem of Assisted Reproductive Technology In Canada

CALGARY, April 4, 2012 /CNW/ - The emergence of new assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs) has left governments worldwide facing the challenge of regulation. New research published today by The...

Apr 03, 2012, 13:37 ET Media Advisory - The School of Public Policy to Propose Solutions to Canada's Law Regarding Assisted Reproductive Technology

CALGARY, April 3, 2012 /CNW/ - The School of Public Policy will host a media conference with Prof. Rainer Knopff and Prof. Ron Kneebone to propose a model for addressing the vacuum in law and...

Mar 20, 2012, 10:30 ET The School of Public Policy Releases Study that Advocates End to Labour-Sponsored Venture Capital Corporations

CALGARY, March 20, 2012 /CNW/ - A paper released today by The School of Public Policy finds that the Federal Government's most recent attempt to solve Canada's dearth of business innovation errs on...

Mar 08, 2012, 12:00 ET Better Environmental Policy Through Full-Cost Pricing

The School of Public Policy Releases Paper Calling for Less Regulation, More Predictable Taxation CALGARY, March 8, 2012 /CNW/ - In a study released today by The School of Public Policy and sponsored ...