Jack Slibar Public Commentary & Published Letters

This page collects slected published letters and public commentary by Jack Slibar on China, national competitiveness, lobbying, institutional reform, and public policy.

China and National Competitiveness

Outcomes, assets

The Globe and Mail, June 23, 2011. Dateline: Shanghai, China

Jack Slibar discusses PetroChina, Chinese state-owned enterprises, and the distinction between control of assets and control of outcomes in Canadian-Chinese joint ventures.

Canada should lead, not follow

National Post, April 7, 2012. Signed from Shanghai, China.

 Jack Slibar argues that Canada should not imitate China’s model, but should identify its own strengths and weaknesses and act decisively. 

Lobbying and Political Power

No need to fear lobbyists

National Post, March 19, 2013.

Jack Slibar discusses lobbying, political power, interest groups, media scrutiny, and democratic accountability. 

Institutional Reform

Three-step Senate reform

National Post, May 31, 2013

Jack Slibar proposes a convention-based approach to Senate reform using resignations, provincial elections, and fixed term resignation letters.