Conservatism in Canada

Critical Thinker and Psychologist Dr. Gad Saad Signs Exclusive Podcast Contract with PodTV

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021

PHILADELPHIA, June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned psychologist, author and professor, Dr. Gad Saad is bringing his podcast "The Saad Truth with Dr. Gad Saad" to PodTV 's curated roster of outspoken talent.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned psychologist, author and professor, Dr. Gad Saad is bringing his podcast "The Saad Truth with Dr. Gad Saad" to PodTV 's curated roster of outspoken talent.
  • Seeking a new way to develop his show and expand its audience, The Saad Truth video podcast now exclusively airs through the PodTV's innovative OTT video streaming platform.
  • From his books, Saad built a foundation for the critical perspective that drives conversations with guests on The Saad Truth.
  • Tune in to the latest episodes of The Saad Truth with Dr. Gad Saad here .

Fraser Institute News Release: Saskatchewan 3rd most attractive jurisdiction worldwide for mining investment, Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador also in global top 10

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021

CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saskatchewan remains Canadas most attractive jurisdiction for mining investment, finds the Annual Survey of Mining Companies released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank.

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  • CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saskatchewan remains Canadas most attractive jurisdiction for mining investment, finds the Annual Survey of Mining Companies released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank.
  • The Fraser Institutes mining survey is the most comprehensive report on government policies that either attract or discourage mining investors, said Elmira Aliakbari, director of the Fraser Institutes Centre for Natural Resource Studies and co-author of the report.
  • Again, on the reports Overall Investment Attractiveness Index, Saskatchewan remains the top-rated Canadian jurisdiction (3rd up from 11th last year) followed by Quebec (6th up from 18th) and Newfoundland and Labrador (8th up from 28th).
  • A sound and predictable regulatory regime coupled with competitive fiscal policies help make a jurisdiction attractive in the eyes of mining investors, said Jairo Yunis, Fraser Institute policy analyst and report co-author.

Fraser Institute News Release: Oklahoma and Texas rank far more attractive for oil and gas investment than Alberta

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Thursday, January 14, 2021

CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oklahoma and Texas are considered far more attractive than Alberta for oil and gas investment, according to a new survey of petroleum-sector executives released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan, Canadian public policy think-tank.

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  • CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oklahoma and Texas are considered far more attractive than Alberta for oil and gas investment, according to a new survey of petroleum-sector executives released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan, Canadian public policy think-tank.
  • The survey, conducted between May and August of 2020, ranks 21 North American jurisdictions (16 states and five provinces) based on policies affecting oil and gas investment.
  • In particular, only 16 and 24 per cent of respondents in Oklahoma and Texas, respectively, specified that uncertainty around environmental regulations is a deterrent to investment.
  • Policies matter, and when the oil and gas sector is very clearly indicating that American jurisdictions are more attractive for investment, policymakers should take note, said Aliakbari.

Fraser Institute News Release: Personal freedom on the wane worldwide: report

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Thursday, December 17, 2020

TORONTO, Dec. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In recent years, personal freedom has declined significantly around the worldand the worst is likely yet to come, finds a new study released today by Canadas Fraser Institute and the U.S.-based Cato Institute.

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In recent years, personal freedom has declined significantly around the worldand the worst is likely yet to come, finds a new study released today by Canadas Fraser Institute and the U.S.-based Cato Institute.
  • While economic freedom globally increased slightly from 2008 to 2018, personal freedom fell by 0.21 points, with declines in all but two of the 10 years.
  • Religion saw the largest decrease in freedom (0.63) followed by identity and relationships (0.43) and rule of law (0.31).
  • The complete index, a joint project of the Fraser Institute and the Cato Institute, is available as a free PDF download at www.fraserinstitute.org .

Fraser Institute News Release: Personal freedom on the wane worldwide: report

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Thursday, December 17, 2020

TORONTO, Dec. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In recent years, personal freedom has declined significantly around the worldand the worst is likely yet to come, finds a new study released today by Canadas Fraser Institute and the U.S.-based Cato Institute.

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In recent years, personal freedom has declined significantly around the worldand the worst is likely yet to come, finds a new study released today by Canadas Fraser Institute and the U.S.-based Cato Institute.
  • While economic freedom globally increased slightly from 2008 to 2018, personal freedom fell by 0.21 points, with declines in all but two of the 10 years.
  • Religion saw the largest decrease in freedom (0.63) followed by identity and relationships (0.43) and rule of law (0.31).
  • The complete index, a joint project of the Fraser Institute and the Cato Institute, is available as a free PDF download at www.fraserinstitute.org .

Fraser Institute News Release: More Ontario high schools experienced declining performance in 2019 than improved

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Sunday, May 24, 2020

TORONTO, May 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Fraser Institute today released its annual rankings of Ontario secondary schools, and the findings show that more Ontario high schools declined in performance in 2019 than those that improved.

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  • TORONTO, May 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Fraser Institute today released its annual rankings of Ontario secondary schools, and the findings show that more Ontario high schools declined in performance in 2019 than those that improved.
  • The Report Card offers parents information they cant easily get anywhere else, about how their childs school performs over time and compares to other schools across Ontario, said Peter Cowley, a Fraser Institute senior fellow.
  • This year, 73 schools around the province experienced declining performance, while 47 schools showed improvement.
  • For the complete results on all ranked schools and to compare the performance of different schools, visit www.compareschoolrankings.org .

Fraser Institute Media Advisory: How does a controversial UN declaration affect First Nations and pipelines in Canada? New study coming Tuesday, March 10

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Monday, March 9, 2020

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    The Fraser Institute is an independent Canadian public policy research and educational organization with offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and Montreal and ties to a global network of think-tanks in 87 countries.
  • Its mission is to improve the quality of life for Canadians, their families and future generations by studying, measuring and broadly communicating the effects of government policies, entrepreneurship and choice on their well-being.
  • To protect the Institutes independence, it does not accept grants from governments or contracts for research.
  • Visit www.fraserinstitute.org .

Fraser Institute Media Advisory:  How much more do government workers in Quebec make than their private-sector counterparts? New study coming Tuesday, March 3

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Monday, March 2, 2020

The Fraser Institute is an independent Canadian public policy research and educational organization with offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and Montreal and ties to a global network of think-tanks in 87 countries.

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  • The Fraser Institute is an independent Canadian public policy research and educational organization with offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and Montreal and ties to a global network of think-tanks in 87 countries.
  • Its mission is to improve the quality of life for Canadians, their families and future generations by studying, measuring and broadly communicating the effects of government policies, entrepreneurship and choice on their well-being.
  • To protect the Institutes independence, it does not accept grants from governments or contracts for research.
  • Visit www.fraserinstitute.org .

Fraser Institute Media Advisory: New study on income taxes in Alberta coming Thursday, Feb. 20

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Wednesday, February 19, 2020

The Fraser Institute is an independent Canadian public policy research and educational organization with offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and Montreal and ties to a global network of think-tanks in 87 countries.

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  • The Fraser Institute is an independent Canadian public policy research and educational organization with offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and Montreal and ties to a global network of think-tanks in 87 countries.
  • Its mission is to improve the quality of life for Canadians, their families and future generations by studying, measuring and broadly communicating the effects of government policies, entrepreneurship and choice on their well-being.
  • To protect the Institutes independence, it does not accept grants from governments or contracts for research.
  • Visit www.fraserinstitute.org .

New study on fracking in Canada coming Thursday, Feb. 13

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Wednesday, February 12, 2020

The Fraser Institute is an independent Canadian public policy research and educational organization with offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and Montreal and ties to a global network of think-tanks in 87 countries.

Key Points: 
  • The Fraser Institute is an independent Canadian public policy research and educational organization with offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and Montreal and ties to a global network of think-tanks in 87 countries.
  • Its mission is to improve the quality of life for Canadians, their families and future generations by studying, measuring and broadly communicating the effects of government policies, entrepreneurship and choice on their well-being.
  • To protect the Institutes independence, it does not accept grants from governments or contracts for research.
  • Visit www.fraserinstitute.org