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The absurd continuation of waste in Canada – (TMX) Trans-Mountain expansion project
June 2022, I predicted that the total cost of the TMX would exceed $30 Billion and created a blueprint for the creation of a hydrogen industry in Canada. March 10, 2023[i], the Trans-Mountain Corporation reported the total cost would be approximately $30.9 Billion,[1] the project would be mechanically complete by the end of 2023, and…
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The Results of the 2021 Canadian Federal election
written Aug 16 – 31, 2021 There are really, only two possible results with minor variations, a Liberal minority government or a Conservative minority. If you are looking for things to change, there is very small probability the N.D.P. and the Green party will achieve a minority government. Whether or not the change I am…
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The Canadian Federal Government is Failing Canadians
For the sake of all current Canadian workers and those yet to come, we need to immediately start a Crown corporation tasked with building the new energy framework. The new Canadian National Hydrogen Strategy[1] is a federal government report identifies the following: where Canada is now, lists what assets we have, indicates some challenges, offers…
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An open Letter to the First Nations People of Canada
We have spent years fighting against intolerance, environmental catastrophes, apathy, and cultural expectations. If you choose to I believe we can steer the ship to everyone’s benefit. Allow me a few minutes to explain. I suggest that we focus our energy on leading the adoption of renewable energy use in Canada for the following reasons:…
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Canada in Crisis
Will you spare a few minutes for new direction/beginning!? After roughly 11 years of relative calm, Canadians (particularly those reliant on Oil and Gas) will likely experience a period of protracted decline in their standard of living. I would like to put my excellent forecasting track record to work for you! Good ideas never seem…
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Pull your heads out of the Oilsands!
(for an excellent visual representation see South Park Season 10 Episodes 3&4)[1] I am currently writing a book but considering all the blockades, press, and internal conflict created in Canada by our unimaginative politicians[2], I took a break to write this. Modernization of the Canadian economy by minimizing its reliance on its commodities and joining…
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The Results of the 2019 Canada Federal election
Given the winds of change at the provincial level and traditional voting patterns of Canadians at the federal level, we should expect a Conservative minority government, possibly even Conservative majority. A Conservative leader with vision, charisma, and passion would have a high probability of securing a majority, (fortunately for Canadians Andrew Sheer does not appear…
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Construction Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion (TMEP) to start February 2019 and the Demise of the Southern Resident Killer Whale (SRKW)?
In part 1 I proved that there is no long term economic case for continuing to expand the production of bitumen and heavy oil in Canada. The following solution is based on the recommendations of marine environmental experts and addresses the majority of economic and environmental concerns. Here is the entire emergency measures document. For…
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Jobs – Environment – Mega-project And Myopia Part 2 of 2 Insurmountable Problems
Quick summary, We can achieve the goals of creating jobs, creating an Asian gateway for our energy products, steeply decrease tanker traffic, and protecting the environment (including Killer Whales). Either Create a deep water port on the west coast of Vancouver Island Build mega offshore platform capable of receiving a pipeline of Natural gas (…
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Resolving the proposed Trans-Mountain Pipeline Expansion (TMEP) Stalemate
Right or wrong, informed or not, most Canadians have formed their opinion. So how did opponents of the pipeline garner enough support to oppose the will of the Canadian federal government? Thus far many smaller groups of people have banded together and tried to communicate the message that this project is flawed from many, if…