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Haultain Research Institute
The Haultain Institute is an independent educational organization dedicated to finding solutions to the structural inequities detrimental to landlocked Canadian provinces.
Welcome to the Haultain Research Institute website.
The Haultain Institute is an independent educational organization dedicated to finding solutions to the structural inequities detrimental to landlocked Canadian provinces.
Our Vision
We envision a renewed, rebalanced, modern Canadian arrangement that is structured fairly for all provinces to maximise our collective and individual potential
Our Mission
To educate and provide options for Prairie Canadians about the elimination of structural unfairness that currently plagues the federation, especially for our landlocked provinces.
Our Goals
Haultain Research Institute focuses on non-partisan and robust research, investigating all avenues that may open the way to fairness and a balanced renewal to benefit Prairie Canadians
Publications
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Continue Reading →: Canada’s New Thin-Skinned Saviour?
Canada’s New Thin-Skinned Saviour?
New Prime Minister Mark Carney’s awkward debut with Canada’s press corps reveals a man unready for the rigours of political life. Accustomed to elite deference, Carney bristled at even friendly media questions, displaying arrogance, condescension, and a sense that Canada owes him. If he struggles with CBC softball, how will he handle Question Period? As…
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Continue Reading →: Why the Canada Pension Plan Is a Ponzi Scheme
Why the Canada Pension Plan Is a Ponzi Scheme
The following is an abridgement of chapter 4 in the recently published book Financial Sovereignty for Canadians (March 2024), authored […]
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Continue Reading →: Voting for Non-Citizens: Inclusion or Manipulation?
Voting for Non-Citizens: Inclusion or Manipulation?
Granting the vote to non-citizens can be a tactical electoral subterfuge disguised as “inclusion.” The idea of permanent residents voting […]
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Continue Reading →: Incompetence, Crises, and Responsibility
Incompetence, Crises, and Responsibility
“You don’t care which government does what…” —Seamus O’Regan The government Justin Trudeau heads, even following the support of the […]
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Continue Reading →: Must we like the people we elect?
Must we like the people we elect?
Charisma without substance is a dangerous thing.–Kim Campbell, Canada’s first and only female prime minister. Justin Trudeau’s popularity won him […]