Mike's Daily Comment

Most People Still Don’t Get It

Apologists say that government had to do something about rising real estate prices.  Well, that’s no excuse to do the wrong thing – and in the process they’ve made it more difficult for first time buyers while reducing the net worth of every homeowner.

Tariffs Are Just Another Tax You Have To Pay

Yipee, we just saved nearly $17 billion in taxes when the Trudeau government removed the retaliatory tariffs on the US.  Donald Trump’s protectionism has done more to educate Canadians about the benefits of free trade than the entire public education system.

The Government Says Some People Need Not Apply

60% of Canada Research Chairs are occupied by women, yet the government says they need a special program when awarding research grants that in effect says no straight white males need apply.

Jumping to Conclusions After Dirty Money Report

There are no shortage of opinions on money laundering but the search party’s out for anyone who read the report including the part that says no  Canadian data was used to arrive at the conclusions. As the authors themselves said – proceed with caution in reaching any conclusions. Unfortunately that hasn’t stopped anyone.

BC Premier Demands Independent Inquiry Into His Own Policy Goals

Okay, that’s a weird one. It’s the stated goal of the BC NDP/Green government to push gas prices high enough to discourage driving. With Greater Vancouver having the highest gas taxes in North America, they’ve got their wish but now the government wants an independent inquiry into high gas prices.

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