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Parkland Institute
| Formation | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Type | Public policy think tank |
| Location | |
| Website | www.parklandinstitute.ca |
The Parkland Institute is an Alberta-wide, non-partisan research institute, situated within the Faculty of Arts at the University of Alberta.[1] The Institute studies economic, social, cultural, and political issues using the intellectual approach of Canadian political economy.[2]
The Institute was founded in the fall of 1996,[1] and first came to public attention in February 1997 when it co-published with the University of Alberta Press the book Shredding the Public Interest: Ralph Klein and 25 Years of One-Party Government by researcher Kevin Taft.[3] Then-Alberta premier Ralph Klein accused Taft of promoting "communism"[4] and the book quickly became a best-seller.[5][6]
In addition to publishing and disseminating the findings of research,[7] the Parkland Institute has hosted an annual conference each November at the University of Alberta since 1997.[8]
- ^ a b Kristine, Owram. "The Parkland Institute: Alberta's Unofficial Opposition". Canadian Dimension. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
- ^ "About the Parkland Institute". Parkland Institute. Parkland Institute. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
- ^ Goyette, Linda (Feb 1, 1997). "Klein's obsession with debt put to shame". Edmonton Journal. Infomart, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. p. H1.
- ^ "Author a communist, Klein says". Edmonton Journal. Infomart, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. Feb 1, 1997. p. A7.
- ^ Mandel, Charles (Apr 1997). "University of Alberta scores big with Klein critique". Quill & Quire. 63 (4): 12. ISSN 0033-6491.
- ^ Rusnell, Charles (Feb 8, 1997). "Taft's tale is a bookstore bestseller". Edmonton Journal. Informart, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. p. A12.
- ^ "Parkland Institute Research: Reports". Parkland Institute. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
- ^ "Parkland Institute Conference Recordings". Lois Hole Campus Alberta Digital Library. Athabasca University. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
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