When he was younger, Max Fawcett wanted to make a mint in the markets. Now as the managing editor of Alberta Venture he gets to write about them. Close enough, right? He can be reached at mfawcett@albertaventure.com
An outbreak of economic nationalism forced the Government of Canada to block the sale of the Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan to a foreign bidder. Could the same thing happen here? >
by Max Fawcett, Managing Editor
Aristotle famously said that nature abhors a vacuum. So too, it seems, does Edmonton’s business community. How else to explain the underwhelming turnout at today’s “Coffee with the Cabinet” event?
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By Paul Marck
Almost lost amidst the flotsam and jetsam surrounding Premier Ed Stelmach’s announced departure has been his message to business. And rest assured, the premier has a distinct message to deliver, along with a challenge — and a warning. Alberta’s corporate sector would do well to pay heed, if our province is to enjoy any degree of economic prosperity.
Having insider status with the Alberta government sends the wrong message
By Paul Marck
I sense a creeping takeover. When Alberta’s energy minister, Ron Liepert, said last week that he has an informal kitchen cabinet of advisors for the energy sector — and then refused to name them, I was offended as an Albertan and as a journalist. That complete and utter lack of transparency spoke to many things about the way our government operates and raised plenty of questions about such things as motives, influence, rewards, perceptions — the list goes on. >
Stelmach no doubt frustrated when his ministers undermine him >
Hard times call for hard men – and Ed Stelmach’s got none >
Premier's Council for Economic Strategy needs to perform like Canada's Olympic team >
It would be funny were it not so ominous for all of us the Alberta government’s belated reaction to the threat to it posed by shale gas. >
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