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Tom Baird

Born and raised in Gander, Tom Baird is an associate professor of mathematics at MUN. A regular contributor to the Indy, he has been a board member since 2013.

Tom's Latest Articles

RNC police cruiser on Harbour Drive in St. John's.
Stop the killing: Fatal police shootings in Canada

Too many people are killed by police in Canada. Here is what we should do to change that.

The time for a carbon tax is now

With oil prices falling and budget deficits growing, a carbon tax is the smartest way to deal with the province’s fiscal crisis.

Right-sizing the House of Assembly

A debate has erupted over how many seats should be elected to our legislature. What does a comparison with national trends tell us about the issue?

What do falling oil prices mean for Muskrat Falls?

Cost overruns and a collapse in oil prices have seriously undermined the case for building Muskrat Falls

Public sector jobs down 20 per cent over last two years

In less than two years, the Newfoundland and Labrador public sector has shrunk by more than a fifth its size in late 2012. Where did all the jobs go?

Just how bad are the new Muskrat Falls cost estimates?

The price of electricity is going to rise even more than we thought

4 simple ways #PCNL can save face

The Progressive Conservatives have only one year left in power. Here is how they can avoid spending the next decade in the political wilderness.

Quick guide to where the St. John’s election candidates stand

Using data from the Indy's questionnaire, we highlight candidates' positions on polarizing issues.

Don’t fear the moose

Concern about moose on the highway is overblown. Here's why.

Is crime getting worse?

Some recent reports of rising crime rates in St. John's are misleading because they neglect to account for some important facts...