Despite his penchant for outrageous statements, there was a solid reason why millions voted for him. Washington compensation numbers are staggering, and the grins have been wiped off the faces of more than a few in the corridors of power

….also from Michael: Interview of the Week: Financial Heavyweight Greg Weldon

While Donald Trump doesn’t worry about the debt, he sure wants to create a competitive regulatory and tax regime. Meanwhile Canada is going in the opposite direction, and businesses are going to be attracted to a more competitive environment.

….also from Michael: Canada: On The Threshold Of Two Big Events

The Oxfam “Inequality” report measures assets minus debt, or net worth. Thus a Vancouver teenager with a student loan is worse off than an Somalian living in a dirt hut. Poverty is more important than income equality as any Somalian would agree. More interesting numbers from Statscan…

….more from Michael: Phooey – Its Only Tax Dollars Being Spent

Canada’s entourage will be one of some 1700 private jets to landing in Davos Switzerland for the latest pollution fest, meanwhile the general public increasingly doesn’t trust their pronouncements. There one of these in Paris just a year ago!  Any reason they can’t do it via Skype this year?

….also from Michael: Average Age of Paperboys SkyRocketing

If there is one thing Justin Trudeau does well, its campaign. When it comes to the Canadian middle class he is relentless. Speaking of which according to a NY Times study, the Canadian middle class is the richest in the world.

…also from Michael: Worth a Minute of Your Time!