Mike says the capital gains tax increase reveals the political divisions in Canada. Brian Gitt asks if realism is finally coming to the energy debate, and one of Canada’s most celebrated thinkers, Vaclav Smil, says even Josef Goebbels would be surprised by our public discussions in the Quote of the Week.

Mike on why its near impossible to change how government spends our money. Doomberg on why green policy and democracy don’t mix. Blacklock’s Tom Korski gives a great example on how government subsidies change media coverage. Plus, the silliest thing we’ve heard in ages in this week’s Goofy Award.

Canada imported antisemitism, and the federal government has a plan that will make it worse. The MacroTourist, Kevin Muir on the coming new low in the loonie and why an 8-10% inflation rate is possible. And a Goofy on why giving 16-year-olds the vote is a hall of fame bad idea.

KeyStone Financial’s Aaron Dunn joins Mike to share how he picks dividend stocks and shares some specific recommendations. Mike takes aim at Canada’s AAA credit rating, government spending and spending efficiency. Ozzie on the Alberta real estate market and some of the tax benefits that province offers. Plus a Quote of the Week, Shocking Stat, and much more.

Mike asks if tax policy should be based on facilitating economic growth versus ideologically motivated wealth redistribution. Josef Schachter says the oil and gas bull cycle is here until the end of the decade. Also, the US doesn’t have a renewal crisis. Mortgage expert Kyle Green on why the US has easy access to 30 year mortgages but Canadians don’t.