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Matthew Lau: We're funding lots of useless research

Much of what's done benefits only the researchers. But when there may be useful spillovers, philanthropy can foot the bill You can save this...

yesterday 9

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Matthew Lau

Terence Corcoran: Venezuelan oil threat is not based in reality

One myth to consider is Venezuela's 'proven reserves' of 303 billion barrels You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if...

yesterday 10

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Terence Corcoran

Opinion: The 'rage bait' economy is making us miserable

Surveys suggest people are spending more time angry. One reason may be their phones are programmed to fuel fury You can save this article by...

previous day 10

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Jonah Prousky

Opinion: Alberta takes the lead on health-care reform

Despite charges of "Americanization!", the changes Alberta is making mimic cheaper and more effective European models You can save this article by...

previous day 10

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Colin Craig

Opinion: How our columnists saw 2025: Q4

Read excerpts from FP Comment columns from October, November and December. Final instalment in a series You can save this article by registering...

02.01.2026 3

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William Watson

Jack Mintz: Economic progress won’t be easy in 2026

Capital projects take a long time and some countries we're diversifying our trade to are growing as slowly as we are. Patience is required You can...

02.01.2026 1

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Jack M. Mintz

Opinion: How our columnists saw 2025: September

Read excerpts from FP Comment columns from September. Fourth instalment in a series You can save this article by registering for free here. Or...

31.12.2025 1

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William Watson

Matthew Lau: No, Virginia, safe and efficient Toronto transit is a fairytale

The city’s transit commission isn’t half as capable as Santa’s workshop You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if...

31.12.2025 2

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Matthew Lau

Terence Corcoran on America at 250: Trump, too, will be history one day

Maybe the best is yet to come for the United States and the rest of the world You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if...

31.12.2025 2

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Terence Corcoran

William Watson: Parliament and Congress both under-produced in 2025. Good!

William Watson: Parliament and Congress both under-produced in 2025. Good!

MPs and Congressmen both produced below-average numbers of bills this year but does anyone believe more laws will solve our problems? You can save...

30.12.2025 2

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William Watson

Opinion: How our columnists saw 2025: July and August

Opinion: How our columnists saw 2025: July and August

Read excerpts from FP Comment columns from July and August. Third instalment in a series You can save this article by registering for free here. Or...

30.12.2025 1

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William Watson