Edge Section: Opinion

Entrenched legal culture unresponsive

Entrepreneur learned the power of networking in business world

Researchers look to artificial intelligence to improve urban road safety

Work stays were the mines are

Protectionist urge is biggest threat to global trade sparking rebound

Current domestic fundamentals stronger than in past recessions

Common sense suggests payments should end when have-nots become haves

Conservative supporters riding a political wave

Move to natural gas has marginal gain

Information age puts can keep work too close

Plight of East Asian powerhouses suggests dip has yet to run its course

You don't have to go back to Great Depression to see worse conditions

Country needs economic blueprint, not a quick fix

98 per cent of B.C. businesses are small enterprises

PM, opponents reveal darker sides

Executives, unions seemingly tone deaf to selling bailout politically

Downturn's roots in consumer shift back to saving from spending

Wind power advocates find progress difficult as opposition mobilizes

Crisis shows limits of incrementalism

Export Analysis

Times uncertain from Bay Street to Main Street

Decline of party fortunes the most striking feature of election

425th-largest city punches above its weight in worldwide rankings

Labour-intensive sectors taking much of the hit as manufacturers leave

Experts chart how much imports help low-income North Americans

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Excessive regulation distorts marketplace

Technological advances could redirect geothermal energy into the grid

Surprises lurk in tales from the workplace trenches

But Wal-Mart's bold entry into Canadian food market turns up pressure

Technology critical to chimate change strategy

Domestic antidote wearing off

But CIBC report's scary scenario countered by 'demand destruction' theory

Export Analysis

Export Analysis

Consumers starting to examine hefty environmental price tag

Export Analysis

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Opinion

Industry has become a scapegoat for polluting Canucks

CAW doesn’t look likely to make concessions

Visa applicant backlog is a scandal

Export Analysis

Opinion

McGuinty keeps province at front of country's profligate governments

The Canadian and U.S. economies are both slowing. But under the surface, they could not be more different

Export Analysis

Opinion

Perhaps he'll reflect on how he has affected journalism in Canada

Export Analysis

Rapid global industrialization has triggered increased demand

Canadians understandably gun-shy after significant paper losses

Export Analysis

Rapid global industrialization has triggered increased demand

EDC forecast calls for declines in volume and value in 2008

Opinion

Opinion

But report says record at nourishing them not as good

Private sector struggles to compete in hiring game

Diversification helps fuel boom outside of traditional oilpatch

Port becomes new intercontinental transportation hub

Other levels of government are grabbing money back

Slowing growth and rising inflation are very real risks today

Canadian firms' foreign buying spree is overlooked

Online companies offer alternative to MLS service

Canadian consumer revolt brewing against retailers

Wood-product manufacturers face uncertain future

Analysis

Tax changes could induce companies to stay put

Owners tempt fate by failing to prepare for handover

Export Analysis

Banks have begun deleveraging process

But U.S. blowup could be just beginning of troubles

Strong regional growth helping drive surge in exports

It may take months for global slowdown to become apparent

Mortgage deals wandering into low-rent district

Reducing lighting, reusable bags should be first steps

Regime stability is underlying driver in any decision

'Bigger is better' is plan from Edmonton to Montreal

Jobs disappearing, but workers are finding new options

Growth abroad key ingredient to future international success

Open-market system should involve two-way trade

Fallout from '70s oil price shock still echoes today

Global monetary policy expectations helping it ride high

Guest Opinion

But more reforms needed to attract interest of investors

China forcing manufacturers to rethink their strategy

Guest Opinion

Places his self-interest ahead of investors, readers

Export Analysis

Emerging economies push potential global growth higher

Unfunded pension, health-care costs could derail sale

Harper's Conservatives take short-term approach

Anti-business political agenda could destabilize economy

Benefit Plans, Security and Kyoto are meant to improve physical safety

Environmental watchdog says false claims abound

International trade helping power U.S. economic gains

Reform is a forgotten topic in election campaign

Housing collapse and inflation haven't deterred spending

Policymakers called on to examine predicament

Urban settings offer ingredients essential for progress

Venture-capital firm invests in disadvantaged sector

Governments just can't seem to shake the losers

Canadian exporters feeling the pinch, but there’s a bright side

Canadian exporters feeling the pinch, but there's a bright side

Federal program paying people to sit on sidelines

Guest Opinion

But conditions not identical to last world financial crisis

But it is a cornerstone of a corrupt dictatorship

Tourism tumbles in wake of civil unrest, drug war

But are Canadians willing to alter their lifestyles?

Give Harper and Flaherty credit - it's a gutsy move

Increasing co-generation critical to energy future

Departing columnist dispenses advice on stock market predictions

Vehicle emission standards talk causes uproar

Aging population means employees have upper hand

Hedge-fund calamity helped fuel bears' doomsday predictions

Barrick chairman should know shareholder value trumps patriotism

Enclosed malls can't deliver a fresh experience

Goldcorp boss feels the heat for gutsy Glamis takeover deal

Overtaxed consumers holding on to their vehicles

Totals are up, but several sectors being squeezed

Environmental concerns spark bio-degradable push

Stockholders like to point fingers, but culprit often in mirror

But opportunities still abound for entrepreneurs, adventurers

Fund managers hate having cash burning a hole in their pockets, even if the market is a screaming sell

But Xstrata comes up aces as Inco folds

Retailers' marketing practices must change: expert

Western Oil Sands drops bombshell in laps of investors

Legendary investor can still reel 'em in - but tips aren't hot

Labour shortages will hit like an economic tsunami

But motherhood trumps business career: survey

Panic selling offers quick one-way ticket to 'Disasterville'

Canada in catch-up mode for white-collar crime

Liberal leadership candidate did himself no favours

Government taxes, gas prices help shape purchases

ITAC says Canadians 'shooting ourselves in foot'

Rosy press releases should be red flag to shareholders

Champagne missing despite stellar index performance

Value-driven Canadian shoppers shaping profits

Finance ministers ignore long-term consequences

Steady performers bring home big bacon for investors

Business leaders want Canada ready for the future

Easing business taxes would spark economy: study

Berkshire shareholders missing technology train

Fed's 'Maestro' seen as Pied Piper by some observers

External environment can affect financial results

Energy costs, expensive dollar buffet sector

Software lumber misrepresented commonly in the media

Financial clout not matched by political influence

Martin's campaign has look of a desperate politician

Some tips for tiptoeing through market minefields

So far, Conservatives only party to offer sector helping hand

Costly compensation packages hurt competitiveness

Planning required to ensure long-term growth

Planning required to ensure long-term growth

Governments must respond to shrinking workforce

Planning required to ensure long-term growth

Relief isn't in Liberal, Conservative plans

Panicked sellers' pounding hoofs prove Professor Market's point

Can the prime minister resist the temptation to tax Alberta

Citizens want government's hand out of their pocket

Sales to U.S. could fall by $2 to $3 billion

From the CBC to Hydro One, risk substantial

Sales to U.S. could fall by $2 to $3 billion

Finance minister says economy must operate more efficiently

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Insiders split on how to react to American bullying

New agreement has transformed environment

Corporate sector has evolved in recent years

Rhetoric flies when reform suggested

Company sees speed as best advantage

Loopholes abound in conflict regulations

Moving within labour force free from restrictions

PM hooked on big spending, pre-election payouts

But investment could increase domestic supply

Auto parts businesses compensating for stagnation in auto assembly

ISEEE taking innovation out of the lab and into the marketplace

Fuel cost expected to level off, says expert

Fuel cost expected to level off, says expert

Older users may not always appreciate edgy ads, features

Conflict between big players hits the street

Economy responding to new economy

Tech innovations changing pace of mail delivery

Outlook promising for industry, says economist

Current tax system fails to alleviate funding problem

Current tax system fails to alleviate funding problem

The current tax system is reaching its endgame

Alberta's first store set to open in Calgary

Open your mind to other options, says columnist

Canadian laws highlight gap with U.S

BSE discoveries mean Canadian sector should examine alternatives

Disaster not forecast to have widespread financial spinoff

Ugly Acheson mess underscores a troubling reality

Inspiration needed in trade war with America

Auditor general outlines pattern of mismanagement

Don’t confuse journalism with science, says biologist

Software turns equations into images

Strategy of the separatists is all wrong

It's not up to ISPs to block kiddie-porn viewing

Candidates telling voters what they want to hear

Refining, toxicity problems appear insurmountable

Survey shows many motorists not cutting usage – for now

Air Canada's troubles may bring change to Alberta carrier's business model

Injury statistics are easy to manipulate

Anti-doping efforts could affect box-office value

Klein government's new PR line could learn from overseas experience

Government oversight faces conflict of interest

Erroneous media reports just tip of iceberg

We can sink or swim on economic tide

Ottawa funding called an election-style event

Healthy publishing sector would aid nation, province and democracy

Fundamental skill crucial to learning

Canada could learn market-branding lesson

Perhaps they're hiding out behind the keyboard

Trade woes have become a global concern

Symbolic shifts signal hopeful changes ahead

Calgary Currie MLA offers his insights in guest column

Many find it difficult to take advantage of global upswing

Real madness lies in industrial food system

Value creation by manufacturing worker equals others in supply chain

Residential prices back to old level, says Alberta's energy minister

Brazil weathers perfect storm, but ill wind still blowing

H2S health-risk fears are very real

Communication was big issue in top job

New 'shelter' plan will have side effects

Subsidies can encourage complacency

Triple-S policy could cost ranchers dearly

Sour-gas wells don’t add value to any community

Illegal behaviour drew ire of police

Who says labour can't work for airlines?

Outages in East underscore need for high standards

Canadian deal has already spurred surge in two-way trade

Union issue takes centre stage in Alberta

Injury claims aren’t getting larger, just more frequent

Stresses on exporters forecasted to dissipate

Sluggish pattern overseas is likely short-term

Alberta Report's western roots had unravelled

Objections ignore economic realities

New U.S. free-trade deal will have impact

Hollywood wielding huge influence over consumers

We’re reaping the consequences of factory farming and negligence

But many manufacturers forced to cut prices

Mad cow scare a lesson for industry

Situation ripe for overshoot of Canadian buck

Canadian economy could feel pinch, says expert

Exporters look forward to a stronger year in ’04

Geopolitical issues preoccupying decision-makers

Mill rate increases will come back to haunt Klein’s crew

EDC chief economist offers perspective

Outbreak side effects could be devastating without prudent plan

Elected officials must be stopped from violating their contracts

Assuming the worst as bad as presuming the best

But his economic strategy led to some costly mistakes

Both extremes speak out against province's latest political move

Sanctions constitute a form of warfare

Guest opinion from EDC chief economist/Part Two

Aerospace industry needs more young people

Guest column from EDC chief economist

Rental vacancy rates on the rise

Retail store proves it pays to go high-tech

Police resources often too stretched to investigate

Private health choices could help contain costs

Sustainability lacking as pillar of Canada Health Act

Accused often just ignore ASC hearing

Woes seen coming for industry as a whole

Environmentalist negates his own message

Infrastructure security among issues at conference

Our inclination to redefine words for convenience is deeply troubling

Our sun is the prime culprit behind climate change, says geologist

Don’t overlook role of urban smog in greenhouse gas emissions

U.S. move to put pistols in cockpits called a mistake

Vibrancy of economy at risk, says columnist

Premier's stance on drought aid questioned

Socialism, capitalism meet at festival

Hidden Jubilee costs took bite out of theatre

High-tech communication fragmenting media market, says opinion columnist<br>

Blaze raises many concerns, says columnist

Overproduction a greater threat, says writer

Companies should pick their global friends carefully

Bandwidth maniacs could be charged extra

We all benefits from the telecom innovators of our age

Whistle-blowing incentives odious solution to piracy

Electric-powered human transporter widely misunderstood

Solution offered to infrastructure woes

Misinformation hurts reputation of tax fighters

Personal responsibility needed in health-care debate

Chill clouding the province's competitive air

Spirit of giving will help us stay competitive

Trust a crucial factor in employee productivity

Fear governs leaders' decisions

CERI director Rob Spragins explains the history - and the future - of deregulation in Alberta

Columnist says GDP an old, self-serving measure of success

Levers of influence must be used

Call for moratorium on development

TACTONICS uses technology to give investors edge in today’s global economy.

Canadian oilpatch will continue emissions measures regardless, says Pierre Alvarez

Kyoto collapse exposes the sad reality of Ottawa's stance on climate change, Jim Fulton says

Poor after-tax return can erode wealth quickly

Electronic expenditures hallmark of ’90s; next is facility construction, says Evan Spiropoulos

Skilled stockpicker can find many hidden gems in sector

Growth discipline blends top-down economic analysis with bottom-up stock selection

Alberta's re-elected premier a lot more Liberal 'red' than he lets on

You be the judge, says economics professor Ron Kneebone

Slow, steady contributions your most reliable long-term approach, says portfolio manager Evan Spiropoulos

While we’re at it, let’s stop name-calling and show some integrity, says Barry Rempel, president of the Calgary C of C

'Earnings momentum' style of investing focuses on companies on the move.

Management is key, says guest columnist Keith Brownsey

Make choices based on the right company, rather than the sector or leader, says technology analyst Brian Pow

Industry still undervalued despite solid year in 2000, says investment executive Derek Ballendine

Boost your mutual fund portfolio during flat or declining markets

Writer offers tongue-in-cheek poke at premier's deregulation pitch

It’s important to keep an eye on Alan Greenspan, says portfolio manager Evan Spiropoulos

Residents of southern Alberta city reaping benefits of foresight

Should investors chase hot returns? The answer is a definite: NO.

Investors who say they're in it for the long term should remember their long-term strategy, says analyst Brian Pow

Earnings reports likely to rebound later in 2001, says investment executive Derek Ballendine

Don't make changes to your portfolio just for the sake of change, says analyst Anthony Tobias

Major policy announcement expected from government soon

Despite bumps, long-term pattern of stock market is positive, says portfolio manager Evan Spiropoulos

Despite economic slowdown, 2001 should be must better than last year, says tech analyst Brian Pow

PIPEDA legislation will be phased in over a period of four years, notes lawyer Anthony Morris

But you must understand risks and rewards

Provincial government has to rethink its strategies, opinion columnist says

Don't punish yourself over this year's stock market turmoil, says analyst Brian Pow

Watch corporate earnings and interest rates, says investment executive Derek Ballendine

The government's presence at UN session called shortsighted and self-serving, says John Bennett

Trans-Alta VP Bob Page says no deal better than bad deal

Dec. 6 power auction called unsettling by small businesses

Don't get caught up in the annual late-February frenzy, says financial advisor Anthony Tobias

Theory of buy low, sell high a good creed to live by , says portfolio manager Evan Spiropoulos

Industry cracking down on domain name abuse, says lawyer Anthony Morris

But you can protect yourself against volatility, says analyst Anthony Tobias

Gaining global exposure beyond the 25-per-cent limit can help increase potential returns, says investment columnist Derek Ballendine

Retirement fund offers great flexibility and control, says guest columnist

If you have good reason to own big-name stocks, the same applies to their high-quality, smaller rivals, guest columnist Evan Spiropoulos says

Companies must form relationships with clients, says guest columnist Stephanie Smith Jackman

Financial health is as important as physical well-being

Guest columnist Anthony Morris offers insight into new regulations

Utility deregulation in U.S. mirrors situation here, columnist says

Guest columnist Derek Ballendine recommends that investors take advantage of current market weaknesses

VP of Great Western Financial Corporation, offers his insights in guest column