Mike's Daily Comment

Spending Up, Debt Up, Taxes Up

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Federal spending has cracked the $3billion mark this fiscal year with tax revenues up 6%. Despite the growth in revenues, the debt is racking up. Can Canada continue on this path?

Federal Carbon Tax Has BC Paying Out

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Lets wait for all the details on the Federal Government’s carbon tax, but from the early indications it looks like BC could end up paying the most.

Is The Postal Service Still Necessary?

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The Canadian Union of Postal Workers have started rotating strikes after not reaching a deal with their employer.  But do you care?  At the end of the day, postal workers get paid by you, the taxpayer.  With a company that loses money, should taxpayers be on the hook to pay for a dying business?

US Environmental Groups Have Eyes on Kennedy Stewart

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US environmental groups are going to be thrilled with the election of Kennedy Stewart.  Stewart fought against the Kinder Morgan pipeline and US groups who funnel money into Canada will no doubt be celebrating.  But the bigger prize for US environmentalists is coming up with the referendum on Proportional Represention.

Luxury Furnished Rentals

Justin Smith of Hawkeye Wealth joins Michael with a innovative, high yield, nimble real estate investment idea for people looking for income. 

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