In this issue:

What the shale gas revolution means for Canada, by Vanadis Iliana Oviedo
Fracking could be a game changer in gas markets

Why the Lorax loves forestry, by Todd Myers
A common interest in making sure forests grow

The impact of artificially low tuition, by Hugh MacIntyre
Eroding the value of education

The no-cut federal budget, by Niels Veldhuis, Charles Lammam, and Milagros Palacios
The 2012 federal budget calls for a $27 billion increase in spending

Is capitalism dead?, by Lori Ossip
The 2011 Essay Contest high school winning entry

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