>X-Sender: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Date: Wed, 24 Nov 1999 16:54:40 -0500 >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >From: Jim Stanford <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Wanted: Left-Wing Economics Columnist(s) >Mime-Version: 1.0 > >Dear Members of the PEF; > >An English-language newspaper in a major Canadian city is looking for one >or two individuals to write a weekly column on economics issues approached >from a left point of view. (If two columnists were doing it, they would >alternate weeks.) Occasional columns would appear elsewhere in Canada >through a syndication service. > >The prospective candidates would need to be able to write in an accessible >and entertaining manner, respect deadlines and time limitations, and >address a range of topical economic issues from a progressive point of view. > >This is a rare and important opportunity to expand the range of economic >commentary in Canada. I would love to draw upon the rich resources of the >PEF to help to ensure that this opportunity is taken advantage of. > >If you would be interested in pursuing this opportunity, please reply to me >by the end of this week (Friday Nov. 26). > >Many thanks in advance, > >Jim Stanford >PEF Chairperson >