Regan Boychuk
Regan Boychuk is the former public policy research manager with Parkland Institute. He is now an independent researcher based in Calgary.
Twitter: @RKBtoo
Learning the lessons of past royalty reviews
blog | Sep 22, 2015The Notley government's royalty review panel is underway, and has been met with the usual dire warnings of economic decline, job losses, and capital flight. Former Parkland researcher Regan Boychuk looks at the lessons Albertans should take from past royalty reviews as they 'talk royalties' this time.
Sad legacy of accountability deferred
media | Dec 09, 2014Few ever heard of an obscure problem called “deferred maintenance” before Journal reporter Keith Gerein’s groundbreaking five-part series Condition: Critical. Thanks to the scope and calibre of his reporting, Albertans are now aware of the backlog of necessary and overdue work needed to properly maintain tens of billions of dollars worth of publicly owned schools, colleges, universities, highways, bridges, waterworks, laboratories, office buildings and hospitals.
Delivery Matters: Public Infrastructure, Privatized Maintenance, and Government Transparency
research | Feb 19, 2013Alberta’s contracting out of infrastructure maintenance to private firms has resulted in decreased transparency and accountability, and has put Alberta taxpayer dollars at risk.
Misplaced Generosity: Extraordinary Profits in Alberta's Oil and Gas Industry
research | Nov 25, 2010A close look at the profits generated in the oil and gas industry, and at the effectiveness of Alberta’s royalty and land lease regimes in meeting Alberta Energy's own revenue capture targets.