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Minimum Wage Refrain

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On January 10, 2018January 10, 2018By Alex ShevalierIn President's Blog

It’s interesting that Post Media has chosen to present the minimum wage increases as a net negative without looking at...

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Boundary Commission Remarks

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On February 21, 2017February 21, 2017By Alex ShevalierIn President's BlogTags 2017, Boundary Commission

Justice Bielby, members of the Commission, ladies and gentleman Thank you for allowing me to make this presentation today. My...

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Help for Workers

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On March 10, 2016March 10, 2016By Alex ShevalierIn President's Blog

Everyone needs a little help when it comes to understanding and accessing their rights at work. On the left hand...

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Alberta Government OH and S Consultation

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On March 10, 2016March 10, 2016By Alex ShevalierIn President's Blog

The government of Alberta is undertaking a review of the Occupational Health and Safety Code; this will affect all of...

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Farm Workers Deserve Protection

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On March 10, 2016March 10, 2016By Alex ShevalierIn President's Blog

Last year 25 farm workers were killed on the job. When two workers were killed at the oil sands, there...

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Minimum Wage Increase A Good Thing

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On March 10, 2016March 10, 2016By Alex ShevalierIn President's Blog

Between May 1, 2011, and May 1, 2012, the Bolsheviks in British Columbia increased the minimum wage $2.25 per hour...

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Twitter Rant

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On March 10, 2016March 10, 2016By Alex ShevalierIn President's Blog

For those that are curious, here is my twitter rant. @CFIB predicted in 2011 that for every 10% the min...

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CFIB Got It Wrong In BC

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On March 10, 2016March 10, 2016By Alex ShevalierIn President's Blog

I have to take issue with Mr. Breakenridge’s recent column about the NDP government and the minimum wage. He quotes...

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Chicken Little Was Wrong

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On March 10, 2016March 10, 2016By Alex ShevalierIn President's Blog

The NDP won the election, and the $15 by minimum wage increase by 2018 was in their platform. It should...

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Fair Taxation Needed

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On March 9, 2016March 10, 2016By Alex ShevalierIn President's Blog

I have seldom seen an idea as stupid as the one introduced by the Canadian Taxpayer’s Federation. If Alberta were...

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