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What Is Government Thinking?

on Saturday, 29 December 2018 10:55

Call it astounding, shocking, incompetent – despite rising deficits, unfunded pension liabilities and escalating healthcare costs, Canadian governments have focused on derailing two of Canada’s most important industries resulting in major job and revenue losses.

Complete Show – Dec 29th

Posted by MoneyTalks Editor

on Saturday, 29 December 2018 10:43

Mike talks about the astounding attempts by government to derail two of Canada’s most important industries while public policy analyst and author, Mark Milke talks about the biggest political/economic story of the year – landlocked Alberta oil. Plus Ozzie Jurock on the biggest real estate story of 2018 and Mike gives out the Goofy of the Year.

Ride Share and Green Hypocrisy

on Friday, 28 December 2018 8:03

There are a lot of ads floating around reminding people to be responsible and not drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.  With these ads burning holes in our ears, why is the government pushing so set against ride sharing and the clear benefits to public safety?

Why is Government Slow to Change?

Posted by Michael Campbe

on Thursday, 27 December 2018 17:13

How anyone can even entertain the thought that old approaches and attitudes are the key to meeting today’s challenges is astounding yet that’s the norm.  And it’s the reason governments are so slow to change.

Ignorance of Economics and Finance Undermines Society

Posted by Michael Campbell

on Monday, 24 December 2018 11:11

Efforts to improve society and our quality of life are hindered by the unwillingness of our political and media leaders to understand the impact of economics on every facet of life. For example, poor performing markets impact retirement, and a low value Canadian dollar impacts wages and consumer costs.

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