Rideau Institute raises concerns over sale of AECL

August 3, 2011

The federal government as sold Atomic Energy Canada Ltd. to SNC-Lavalin, but far too few Canadians have considered the record of the Montreal-based engineering firm.

SNC-Lavalin has a questionable business history in Libya and a cozy relationship with Colonel Moammar Gadhafi’s son, Saif al-Islam, who is currently being sought by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity.

Message to Jack Layton and family from the Rideau Institute

July 26, 2011

On behalf of the Rideau Institute’s Board of Directors, I would like to extend our wholehearted support to Jack Layton, along with Olivia Chow and their family.

Michael Byers: Exporting bitumen to China would be environmentally and fiscally detrimental

July 23, 2011

In a mini-debate hosted by the Globe and Mail, Rideau Institute Board Member Michael Byers provided a compelling argument against the export of bitumen to China.

Military spending will be focus of Rideau Institute budget submission

July 23, 2011

(Ottawa) The Rideau Institute is preparing a special brief for decision-makers that will examine Canada’s escalating military spending. The brief will be submitted to the Standing Committee on Finance as part of its pre-budget consultations. “While the government seeks $4 billion in spending cuts, Canada is still overspending on National Defence,” said Steven Staples, President […]