It’s a joke to say, as the Prime Minister has, that someone earning $150,000, or even $200,000 running a small business with the inherent risks, is rich. Indeed, anyone making over $150,000 is already paying at least 50% of their income to the 3 levels of Government. Now the CRA is going to decide how much family members can make in your business. 

….also from Michael: The Battle In Seattle

There was a time when the BC Teachers Federation joined in the Battle of Seattle protest claiming all kinds of cataclysmic events would flow to Canada from a Free Trade Agreement with the US. Well, here we are 30 years later and…..

….also from Michael: Trudeau Punctuates 25 Years Of Zero Progress

Today Michael reams off a list of political moves that are so inconsistent and frustrating it will be hard for the average voter to hear. Nevertheless here they are as its better to know where we have gone wrong than to ignore.

…also from Michael: Revenue Canada To Get Tougher & Stronger

Heaps of Governments development fees, green levies then you’ve got taxes, taxes, taxes, regulations and more regulations. The numbers are choking buyers. Mike spells out the reasons prices are so high.

….also from Mike: The Power Behind Stopping Canadian Oil Flowing

When the Energy East was canceled by Trans Canada Pipelines, the country that benefited most was the US, the biggest oil exporter to the east coast. The biggest victory was gained by the big US Environmental groups, who spend millions and brag about upending Canadian Governments.

….related from Michael: Canada’s Losing as a Place to Do Business