A 1 1/2 cent per ounce tax on soft drinks promising to fund pre-kindergarten programs with the proceeds led to some very predictable outcomes. First, sales of soft drinks plunged, the revenue projected from the tax is down, big layoffs in soft drink producers and deliverers occurred, beer consumption rose and less than half the money raised went to pre-kindergarten programs!

….also from Michael: Trudeau Government Makes Hollow Demands

The Foreign Affairs Minister is demanding that the US Government and Donald Trump incorporate into the NAFTA agreement “efforts to address climate change”. They are also demanding a chapter on “gender rights” as well as another chapter on “indigenous rights”.

…related from Michael: It’s Time To Unmask Politicians

One of the great fabrications of Canadian politics is how deeply we care about the poor. In reality, all the political parties support policies that hurt the poor. One policy alone pushes 133,000 families into poverty and it is time to call them on it.

…also Michael’s Weekend Editorial: “If The Right People Say The Right Things, It Matters Little What They Do”

When it comes to income inequality – some advocates act like the formula for making more money is a big secret. It’s not… the  vast majority of us make choices that impact our future earnings.

…also Michael’s Mid-Week update: North Korea – Uncertainty & Underlying Strength

Governments get into financial trouble when they yield to Big Government advocates and try to stimulate a 2 Trillion Dollar economy with a 30 Billion stimulus package. A stimulus package that will take years to roll out. 

…also Michael’s Mid-Week Update: North Korea – Uncertainty & Underlying Strength