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This study reviews the treaty process in British Columbia since 1993, its assumptions, costs, and outcomes as evidenced in signed treaties, final agreements, and agreements in principle. It analyzes the current federal and British Columbia government approaches to land claims and the initial hope: signed treaties, finality, fairness, and a desirable liberal approach to relationships between peoples.

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The demand in Alberta for skilled workers is projected to continue to grow rapidly, especially for oil sands construction projects. A ready supply of out-of-province workers would help to prevent construction project delays and cost overruns.

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This study first presents the most important definitions of entrepreneurship and explores their similarities and differences. Then it examines the most widely cited and used measures of entrepreneurship and discusses their strengths and weaknesses. Finally, this study explores a number of empirical indicators that could be used to create a comprehensive measure of entrepreneurship.

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This is the fifth edition of the annual report, Economic Freedom of North America , and this year marks the first time we are producing a US edition of the report. The statistical results of this year's study persuasively confirm those published in the previous four editions.

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This is the fifth edition of the annual report, Economic Freedom of North America . The statistical results of this year's study persuasively confirm those published in the previous four editions; economic freedom is a powerful driver of growth and prosperity.

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This report presents the results of the Fraser Institute's second annual survey on barriers to investment in the exploration and production of oil and gas. The rankings are based on the grading of jurisdictions by managers and executives in the petroleum industry.

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Torontonians are worried their city is losing its edge compared to other major Canadian business centers. The city of Toronto's median income has sunk below the national average.