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May 29: Paul Martin to receive CME Leadership Award today

CME is pleased to honour Paul Martin tonight with the Lincoln Alexander Outstanding Leader Award for his tireless work, both in political office and beyond, to advocate for Canadian Aboriginal people by fostering entrepreneurial skill development for Aboriginal youth, as well as creating business opportunities for Canadian Aboriginal leaders and communities.

April 30: Green Energy Act: Ontario government still sees no evil

Ross McKitrick along with Kenneth P. Greene, as guest columnists in the Toronto Sun, discuss how the Ontario government's Green Energy Act is costing more than $5 billion annually but its environmental benefits are negligible. Conventional pollution control measures at less than one-tenth the cost could have achieved equivalent or or greater benefits they propose. Toronto Sun article Green Energy Act: Ontario Government still sees no evil.

April 29: Quebecers unaware of maple cartel says Sylvain Charlebois

Sylvain Charlebois writes in La Presse about a unique marketing model in Quebec around the selling of sap and maple syrup in that province that has become a source of embarrassment around the image of Canada as a major source of maple syrup in the world. Governed by the Quebec Maple Syrup Producers, the Act subjects producers to a quota system and all must market their crop through a single point. Although they may sell directly to consumers, they must report their sales to the Federation, thus creating a maple cartel of sorts.

April 25: Trent Tucker receives national Innovation Award for Teaching and Learning

Congratulations to HTM's, Assistant Professor Trent Tucker for winning a 2013 Desire2Learn Innovation Award for Teaching and Learning. Presented annually by Desire2Learn and the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE), Tucker has been recognized for commitment to innovation and continuous improvement as well as a passion for providing opportunities for his students. Innovation nets profs national awards

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