The march towards realizing a liquefied natural gas industry for the province of B.C. continues, but some question its viability and impact on the environment. Opponents have real concerns about …
Monopoly Misstep – IIROC Extends U.S. Firm’s Dominance Over Financial Training in Canada
Cost and competency, two words that cut to the heart of the impact a monopoly can have when dominating a market. One such monopoly may be affecting consumers of financial …
One-On-One With BC’s Environment Minister Mary Polak
Squamish Nation issues an environmental certificate to Woodfibre LNG. Does this undermine the authority of the provincial regulator, the BC Environmental Assessment Office? The provincial government seeks to balance environmental …
Video Games & Mass Shootings | CTV Morning News (live)
In the wake of the Washington Navy Yard mass shooting and the launch of the new Grand Theft Auto 5 (September 2013), national expert Brent Stafford talks video game violence …
Main St. Massacre | CTV News Channel (live)
Main Street Massacre is a new violent video game that allows gamers to gun-down fellow transit riders at the Main Street SkyTrain station in Vancouver. Watch Brent Stafford’s commentary on …
Social License The Clash Of Could Vs. Should
Social license, it’s a term we frequently hear in public discussion around the regulatory approval process for large development projects such as pipelines, LNG plants and mining operations. But, what …
Veracity Behind The Vape
Vaping, you have most certainly heard about it. But, how certain are you in knowing that what you have heard is really true? There’s a lot of misinformation out there …
Strangulation By Regulation
Would you shed a tear for a stockbroker? You just might, if you are one of the thousands of Canadians working for companies that rely on venture capital funds raised …