Author 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. @BairdTom Tom's Latest Articles Stop the killing: Fatal police shootings in Canada By Tom Baird ● A Measured Opinion ● April 14, 2015 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 By Tom Baird ● A Measured Opinion ● February 2, 2015 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 By Tom Baird ● A Measured Opinion ● January 22, 2015 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? By Tom Baird ● Uncategorized ● December 1, 2014 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 By Tom Baird ● A Measured Opinion ● November 8, 2014 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? By Tom Baird ● A Measured Opinion ● August 13, 2014 The price of electricity is going to rise even more than we thought 4 simple ways #PCNL can save face By Tom Baird ● A Measured Opinion ● January 28, 2014 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 By Tom Baird ● A Measured Opinion ● September 14, 2013 Using data from the Indy's questionnaire, we highlight candidates' positions on polarizing issues. Don’t fear the moose By Tom Baird ● News ● August 22, 2013 Concern about moose on the highway is overblown. Here's why. Is crime getting worse? By Tom Baird ● Analysis ● July 29, 2013 Some recent reports of rising crime rates in St. John's are misleading because they neglect to account for some important facts... Posts pagination Previous 1 2 3 4 Next