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END of an ERA Roger Gibbins Retires After 14 Years at the Helm of the Canada West Foundation WINDOW ON THE 2012 MAY WEST www.cwf.ca western canadian policy matters END OF AN ERA Roger Gibbins retires after 14 years at the helm of the Canada West Foundation > Unlocking Manitoba’s Transportation Gateway > Reflections on a Dynamic and Prosperous West > Natural Gas as a Transportation Fuel A Strong West in a Strong Canada The Canada West Foundation is the only think tank dedicated to being the objective voice for public policy issues of vital concern to western Canadians. Sometimes these issues are unique to the West, but more often they resonate right across Canada. We are resolutely nonpartisan. We let the research do the talking rather than rely on predetermined positions. Our goals are straightforward: better government policy; a prosperous West in a prosperous Canada; fair treatment of all regions in the federation; and a strong democracy based on open debate and meaningful citizen engagement. Over the past 40 years, our research and recommendations have advanced all four of these goals. We are a source of ideas and information. We are a facilitator of discussion and civic participation. We give the people of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba a voice. A voice for their aspirations, interests and concerns. As westerners, we understand the people and the places of the West. We know our history and how it influences our future. Whether it is the economy, energy, environment, education, healthcare, taxes, social services, urban issues, intergovernmental relations or any other policy area of importance to the West, we have researched it, commented on it, stimulated debate about it and recommended practical options for improving the policy response—all from a uniquely western point of view. CANADA IS STRONGER WHEN THE WEST IS THRIVING! OUR VISION A dynamic and prosperous West in a strong Canada. OUR MISSION A leading source of strategic insight, conducting and communicating nonpartisan economic and public policy research of importance to the four western provinces and all Canadians. The Canada West Foundation explores public policy issues of particular interest to western Canadians, national policies against regional aspirations and ensures an effective regional voice in national policy discussions and the national political process. CANADA WEST FOUNDATION www.cwf.ca WINDOW ON THE WEST Putting the Think in Think Tank Window on the West provides insight into the Looking back at the 14 years over which I have had the pleasure of working key economic and public policy issues facing with Roger Gibbins at the Canada West Foundation, two things stand out. western Canada. Permission is hereby granted to First is Roger’s unassuming and wonderfully dry sense of humour. When you use or reproduce this publication for personal or classroom use without fee or formal request. are knee-deep in untangling the arguments for and against market-based Copies may not be made or distributed for profit instruments for advancing land stewardship or trapped in a room discussing or commercial advantage. best practices in bi-cameral legislative design, the importance of being able The opinions expressed in this publication to see the lighter side of public policy cannot be overstressed. do not necessarily reflect those of the Second is Roger’s ability to offer fresh and objective insight on any given Canada West Foundation’s Board of Directors, advisors or funders. policy issue. This is a particularly valuable trait given that the world of public policy is often overrun by ideological perspectives that stifle creativity The Canada West Foundation is a and cloud clear thinking. Sometimes think tanks forget the thinking part registered Canadian charitable organization (#11882 8698 RR 001) with offices in and jump to a set of prefab conclusions. Roger’s approach is very different; British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan he has never been afraid to see an issue from all sides and let objective and Manitoba. analysis carry the day—even when his audience would prefer something else. Creative design by Sophie Lacerte. Roger will be sorely missed at the Canada West Foundation, but his ISSN 1918-0446 thoughtful and honest approach to the critical public policy issues of the day will remain the model we follow. Questions and comments can be sent to: Robert Roach On behalf of past and current Canada West Foundation staff, thanks for the Vice President, Research mentorship, the laughs and for doing such a great job of putting the think and Editor of Window on the West [email protected] into this particular think tank. 403.538.7354 I hope that you enjoy this special abridged edition of Window on the West. Advertising inquires can be sent to: We will be back with a full edition this fall. Grace Kucey Vice President, Operations [email protected] 403.538.7348 Canada West Foundation Members Robert Roach and Subscribers receive a complimentary EDITOR hard copy of Window on the West. To find out how to become a Member or Subscriber, please contact: Kevin Reeves Director of Fund Development [email protected] 403.538.7356 Canada West Foundation 900, 105-12 Avenue SE Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2G 1A1 403.264.9535 [email protected] | www.cwf.ca MAY 2012 | 1 ON THE COVER BY ROBERT ROACH Western Canada’s Gateway Yesterday & Tomorrow Manitoba is often referred to as the “gateway to the West.” Building the Hub The phrase is used to highlight its role as a transportation hub. To achieve this vision, Diane Gray of CentrePort argued that three Located at the centre of not only Canada but North America, things are particularly important. First, Canada must continue Manitoba has a natural advantage in this area. The challenge to improve its attractiveness as a place to do business. By keeping Manitoba faces is to find new ways to capitalize on its location corporate tax rates low, eliminating tariffs on manufacturing and expand its transportation sector in the face of favourable inputs and investing heavily in infrastructure, Canada will attract and unfavourable global trends and fierce competition. more shipments of goods into and out of the country and can become a competitive alternative to access points into the North This was the theme of an evening dinner program hosted by American market via the US and Mexico. the Canada West Foundation in Winnipeg on November 24, 2011. Sponsored by Canadian Western Bank, the evening featured a Second, we must be cognizant of the growing importance of keynote speech by Premier Greg Selinger as well as presentations non-US markets. Exports into Asia Pacific markets will be critical, by Diane Gray, President & CEO of CentrePort Canada Inc., so our transportation links to this part of the world matter Dr. Art Mauro, Chancellor of Lakehead University and Jean-Marc and they will matter even more in the future. Canada’s North also Ruest, Vice President of Richardson International Limited. possesses huge growth potential and Manitoba is well-situated to provide transportation services to this region. Premier Selinger began the evening by harkening back to Manitoba’s role as a gateway during the fur trade and Winnipeg’s Third, Winnipeg, Manitoba and Canada must all do better emergence as a major railway hub in the late 19th and early at standing out from the global pack. Despite Forbes magazine 20th century. The city was dubbed the Chicago of the North recently calling Canada the best place in the world to do and the Canadian Pacific Railway yards were among the largest business, Canada is still relatively unknown. Canadians need marshalling yards in North America. to be far more aggressive in promoting what they have to offer and this holds true for Manitoba as well. The Premier stressed that, while location was key, it was the long-term thinking and proactive efforts of Manitobans to create “A starting point for understanding Manitoba as a a gateway community that brought success to the province. gateway is understanding that it is a trading province.” The edge was taken off this early success by the opening of the — DIANE GRAY Panama Canal in 1914. The canal offered ships a faster route to the west coast than sailing all the way around South America. Looking North As a result, less trade flowed through Manitoba. Art Mauro added to this by noting that geography alone is not enough to make Manitoba and Winnipeg into transportation Today, Manitoba has the potential to become the hub of not gateways. Manitoba’s role as gateway resulted from visionary only east-west traffic but for the entire North American continent. public policy and entrepreneurship and its future as a gateway This will involve Manitoba’s current and planned transportation requires the same partnership. assets and complementary initiatives such as a foreign trade zone and rapid US border crossing procedures. A key part of this The recent development of CentrePort as a major inland port transportation vision is a 20,000-acre inland port known as has highlighted Winnipeg’s role as a gateway for domestic and CentrePort Canada that links together Manitoba’s rail, trucking international trade, but of equal importance is the role that and air capacity. Another key piece of the puzzle going the Port of Churchhill can play in serving international markets. forward is the Port of Churchill—Canada’s only Arctic seaport. Churchhill should be recognized as a major port facility in the centre of the continent. It should also be seen as having a critical role to play in northern development. These two opportunities, however, require massive investments in the capacity of the port. 2 | WINDOW ON THE WEST CANADA WEST FOUNDATION www.cwf.ca Event photos: Lee Absolom “Canada is only half built. There are huge Winnipeg is one of the only major Canadian cities with access to opportunities in the North.” three class 1 railways, all of which provide rail access to the US.
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