Monthly Archives: July 2007

Hummer vs. Prius, Regulation vs. Market Signals

Posted on July 31, 2007 by Chris Tindal

The headline on the front page of today’s Globe, Ottawa can’t shift green rebates into gear, is regrettably predictable. In short, not a single buyer of a 2006 or 2007 eligible model has yet received the rebate they’re entitled to … Continue reading →

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christindal.ca: Now With Dissent!

Posted on July 25, 2007 by Chris Tindal

A few days ago I was welcomed as an affiliate of Progressive Bloggers, “an alliance of Canadian political blogs aimed to express and promote progressive ideas.” It’s cool to be part of this group, as I already read a few … Continue reading →

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Cons Rooting For Bob?

Posted on July 24, 2007 by Chris Tindal

A commenter just tipped me off about this post on Garth Turner’s blog. (Yes, this is the first time I’ve mentioned his name since our emotional break-up last October. Never mind that.) Garth makes some very interesting–if non-specific–accusations about the … Continue reading →

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Positive First Steps in Toronto

Posted on July 23, 2007 by Chris Tindal

Crossposted from Torontoist. All of the controversy last week over city council’s non-decision regarding new taxes overshadowed another story with equal (if not more) importance. Just as a one-vote margin of defeat for a mayor is rare, so too is … Continue reading →

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