Mike's Daily Comment

A Controversial Roadblock To Affordable Housing

The latest action against affordability is the new emission rules for new housing projects in Vancouver. The rules increase the cost of natural gas by $1500. a year per household. As for the other 78K per household in charges…..

…don’t miss: Mike’s Official BC Election Platform

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The French Election: The Party’s Over

Mike rains on the parade of those who think that Macron’s election in France was a victory for the establishment. Indeed, that Macron’s election will further the decline of the EU.

…also Michael’s Weekend Editorial: Why You Should Care

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Nothing That a Famine Wouldn’t Cure

The ship sailed for affordable housing a long time ago. With the benchmark price of a single family detached home in Vancouver of 2.4 million, affordability is immune to government attempts to lower prices.

…related from Michael: A Dive Into April’s Real Estate Numbers

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The Power of Demographics

Canadians regularly put health care at the top of their list, with economic growth at the bottom. A new report by StatsCan illustrates how confused that thinking is given the new demographics.

…also from Michael: A Dive Into April’s Real Estate Numbers

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Mike’s Official BC Election Platform

How about an additional 6 statutory holidays for starters. Wait, it gets even better. Not only that but its fully costed….ahem.

….also from Michael: What Happened To Common Sense

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