In the States its non-stop Russia interferred with the outcome of their recent election, though proof is hard to come by. Here in Canada there’s no problem with proof that large US environmental groups did influence the outcome in Canada by openly pumping in money. Should foreign money be allowed to influence Canadian Elections? 

…also from Michael: Shocking…NO, Make that Fascinating Stats

Already at $23 Billion and counting, innovation is being touted from sea to sea in Canada as the panacea for whatever ails us. Trouble is, of the 147 taxpayer sponsored innovation activities it has been discovered that the Government actually has no idea if they are getting any value for the money spent. 

….also from Michael: A Tool Designed To Produce Misery

Government control through more taxation and regulation produces nothing but misery. The latest casualty is Venezuela. Despite once being a middle class country with the worlds largest oil reserves their decision to adopt a politial system that has failed to work anywhere has understandably triggered a decent into poverty, chaos and tragedy.

…speaking of Government Control, Mike’s Saturday Editorial: The Stairway To Bureaucracy Heaven

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 Have you heard about the retired mechanic who rejected a government proposal to build a set of stairs in a park for $65,000, and instead raised $550 and built them himself. Well he is in as much trouble as the little girl trying to sell lemonade. Update: 

Toronto workers remove $550 park stairs built by senior after city’s $65K-$150K estimate