1. Transition to a Sustainable Economy Transition to a vibrant sustainable economy with a focus on renewable resources, reinvigoration of the manufacturing sector, support for the Cooperative sector and FAIR trade deals that protect workers and the environment. 2. Renew Democracy An agenda for democratic renewal that includes proportional representation, campaign finance reform and A … More Ideas For Canada

Gets Things Done Co-founder of two not-for-profits: Sustainable Calgary Society and Civic Camp Calgary. Since 1996 Noel has worked as lead researcher or consultant on five ‘State of Our City’ community sustainability indicator reports for Sustainable Calgary Society and the 2005 Citizens Policy Agenda for Calgary as well as indicator projects for Banff, Alberta. Local … More Experience

Has Canada Lost it Way? It is hard not to be confused, overwhelmed, and depressed about the current state of the world. We hover on the brink of economic meltdown, social upheaval and war, and climate calamity. To some these appear to be discrete events in a chaotic world. It would be wiser to view … More Sleepwalking into Crisis

Hello Friends. Over the coming months I will be using this site to post blogs, essays and research on a variety of topics. The overarching theme is sustainability. Topics will touch on issues of Local, Provincial, National and Global interest/concern. Hope you enjoy it! If you like the content put the site on your favourites … More Hello Friends!