Growth and Grind

Reflections from Mother’s Day 2021

This past weekend many of us celebrated the incredible women in our lives for Mother’s Day. As the day unfolded I began thinking that, if we’re truly committed to honouring and celebrating women as we proclaim on Mother’s Day, we should also commit to several other things.

The Demand for Fossil Fuels vs Energy

I recently got into a conversation about the continued demand for fossil fuels. What we really should be talking about is the demand for energy and how meeting that demand will change over the next decade.

Back to School with Covid Still Rampant

Returning to schools after the Christmas break and one week of at-home learning, the UCP government has put parents and teachers in an impossible position. As I prepare my kids to return to in-class learning tomorrow, I am genuinely worried.

Together we’ll shape the future of Alberta

I’m in favour of hearing all positions and policies. Listening to different ideas (perspective-taking instead of just giving) and understanding the nuance will lead to an evolution in thinking and better policies overall. Otherwise, it’s just more shouting at each other about why you think your idea is better.