Mike's Daily Comment

Time To Stand Up and Be Counted

When it comes to business groups and economists, quiet talk amongst themselves making the link between investment to future prosperity isn’t near enough in the face of mainstream political parties pushing anti-investment policies that will crush our competitiveness along with economic growth.

Another Bad Idea We Can’t Afford

We’ve hit a 61 year low in capital investment and yet we still have some people lobbying to increase taxes and make Canada even less attractive for economic growth and job creation.

Quote of the Week, Shocking Stat & Goofy – Nov 23


Quote of the Week

Famed economist, Thomas Sowell on why facts and research are no match for the self righteous set.

Shocking Stat of the Week

Vancouver Mayor, Kennedy Stewart told Alberta Premier, Jason Kenny to “get over himself” with all the complaining about Alberta’s oversized contribution to the federal treasury. ( Easy for him  to say.)

Goofy

Canada sides with North Korea, Zimbabwe and the PLO against Israel.  Meanwhile anti-semitism boils over at York University.

Mike’s Editorial – Warning Signs

One of the key indicators of job creation and economic growth has just hit a 61 year low – and few seem to care. Meanwhile, after a 30% cut in wages due to the falling loonie,  record low interest rates and big deficit spending – the economy can manage 1.7% growth. Why?

Complete Show – Nov 23rd

Mike talks about some nasty economic growth numbers – including a shocker.  Josef Schachter thinks there are so really good buys in the oil sector – and tells you when to pull the trigger.  Ozzie talks about why Seattle kicks Vancouver’s butt  in building rental housing.

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