When one looks back, in a few months or years, and attempts to understand how Carney’s liberal government so utterly failed, the Air Canada strike will probably be part of the story. After slashing the carbon tax — against the well thought-through but manifestly vacuous arguments set out in his book — Carney is nowContinue reading “Carney ignores his own advice, or how to fuel discontent”
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Why Montreal should think for itself
In a previous blog I argued that Montreal (and, by extension, other non-European cities) should cease to look with envy at European active transport and urban planning solutions. I made similar points a few years ago when I also expressed exasperation at Montreal looking to Copenhagen for ‘solutions’. There have been a few comments onContinue reading “Why Montreal should think for itself”
Canada’s dismal science: in praise of alcohol
As I took my morning hits of caffeine and news, I came across another of those dismal articles pontificating – with repressed prudishness – on the evils of alcohol. In this Guardian piece, building upon reams of prim articles and proper research, we are told that Canadian scientists have recently determined that it is justContinue reading “Canada’s dismal science: in praise of alcohol”
The journey back from St.John’s
After packing up in St.John’s after my sabbatical there, and taking a road-trip across Newfoundland, I have now settled back into Montreal. It’s pleasant to be back home, and to experience it anew after 8 months away. I have enjoyed the reunion with my family, my many bikes, and cycling around the city. I amContinue reading “The journey back from St.John’s”
We can’t have it all: on housing, health, immigration and taxes
I have just been to a fascinating presentation and panel discussion, organized by the Harris Centre and Statistics Canada, about immigration (with focus on Newfoundland & Labrador). From the panel discussion there emerged a few key points: BUT All panelists mentioned the crises in housing, construction and healthcare, and the need for more investment. TheyContinue reading “We can’t have it all: on housing, health, immigration and taxes”
On-road parking and its discontents…
There have been repeated calls in Montreal and elsewhere to phase out on-road parking [addendum : further to the first version of this post, I should specify that CRE-M is advocating that all users pay for on-road parking, not for ban on-road parking]. Ultimately, the aim is to increase the expense and difficulty of owning aContinue reading “On-road parking and its discontents…”
Richard Shearmur 