Monthly Archives: March 2017

Reflections on Canadian Engineers’ Iron Ring Ceremony

It’s 37 years this month since I got my iron ring. The bumpy surface long ago became smooth, and it has made a permanent indentation in my pinky. The ring is symbolic of important aspects of my professional and personal … Continue reading

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Pipelines are not a Reconciliation of Canada’s Environment and Economy

In announcing approval of the Kinder Morgan and Enbridge Line 3 pipeline-expansion projects, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offered the now-familiar refrain that Canadians don’t need to choose between a healthy environment and a prosperous economy. We can enjoy the economic … Continue reading

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