Mike's Spotlight

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Posted by MoneyTalks Editor

on Thursday, 24 December 2020 9:19

All the best for the holidays from Mike and the whole team at MoneyTalks. And we offer up our hopes for a safe and prosperous 2021. We’ll be back updating the site next week.

The Prime Minister Says He’s Concerned

Posted by Michael Campbell

on Wednesday, 23 December 2020 7:46

Transparency vs making tough decisions in secret. I’m old enough to remember when the PM promised to be open and transparent. (Photo: CTV News)

Pandemic’s Economic Fall-out in Canada = .25% reduction in Global Emissions

Posted by Michael Campbell

on Tuesday, 22 December 2020 14:43

There are climate activists, politicians, academics, cheered on by some in the media who think the economic devastation of the pandemic is a acceptable tradeoff for the reduction in emissions.

The Problem With The Promised Carbon Tax Rebate

Posted by Michael Campbell

on Monday, 21 December 2020 7:21

In a nutshell, people don’t trust the government and they point to the BC NDP removing the offsetting tax breaks for the carbon tax as proof – making it just like any other tax.

Year’s Best Quote (runner-up) Shocking Stat & Goofy Award

Posted by MoneyTalks Editor

on Sunday, 20 December 2020 12:12


Runner-UP Quote of the Year
American political darling, Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, reminds us that it wasn’t just Donald Trump that plays fast and loose with the truth.

Shocking Stat
Arguably the most important set of stats for the year that were the basis for some monumental government decisions. The only problem is, they were wrong.

Goofy Award
Three examples, among many, where enforcing pandemic restrictions are way over the top.

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