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Broadcasting live from an economic conference in Orlando Mike and John Johnston discuss the market implications of the federal election and what it might mean for your portfolio. Mike questions the we-all-need-government-support philosophy of government policy today, a Big Fat Idea, the Goofy and so much more.
Funny how it works – two federal parties want to shut down the province’s most important industry while a third agrees (but it will take longer) – and to heck with the workers who pay the highest per capita taxes in Canada. And what a surprise – some people are mad.
No election issue received more coverage with less depth than climate change. Two plus decades of grandstanding, virtue signalling and big talk with nothing to show for it – you’d think they wouldn’t get away with it any more.
Analysis informed by wishful thinking, personal biases and guess work are the norm in the aftermath of elections. After all, there are millions of voters with an array of motivations and priorities. And did we mention the CBC.




Mike’s Editorial – Stop Treating Canadians Like Victims
Posted by Michael Campbell
on Saturday, 26 October 2019 10:11
The politics and policies that played out over the election seemed to collectively treat Canadians as victims in dire need of government assistance. This is a fundamental dis-service to those that really need our help.