Interview of the Week

The Economy is Healthy Going Ahead

 

02.58 – 16:20 – This weeks featured guest is John Johnston of Davis Rea whose extensive background in analyzing developments in global financial markets has earned him widespread respect. A Goldman Sachs report predicts the fed to raise rates 4 times in 2018, John differs because of the new Fed team coming in. John answers Michael’s questions about the effect that will have on interest rates in the US and particularily Canada. John also predicts the Canadian Dollar, Oil and lists out the Dangers & Opportunities ahead.

….also from Michael: Free Speech Under Attack on University Campuses

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Free Speech Under Attack on University Campuses

 

It’s not like we didn’t know that free speech is under attack on university campuses but few seemed to care. At least until this week when the recording of the meeting between Sir Wilfred Laurier Teaching Assistant, Lindsay Sheppard and three faculty representatives who believe that exposing students to uncomfortable opinions is tantamount to assault.  

….related from Michael: It’s Time To Stand Your Ground – The movement to eliminate free speech in our society today actually threatens our standard of living.

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00:59 – 13:11 – Canadians pay billions annually to subsidize University education, and most of us have no clue what’s going on there. At least until this week when the recording of the meeting between Sir Wilfred Laurier Teaching Assistant, Lindsay Sheppard and three faculty representatives who believe that exposing students to uncomfortable opinions is tantamount to assault. 

…plus an amazing story from Michael Levy

01.13 – 02:57Quote of the Week – Professor John M Ellis says that ridding university campuses of centre and right viewpoints is not by chance. And it comes with consequences.

02.58 – 16:20 – This weeks featured guest is John Johnston of Davis Rea whose extensive background in analyzing developments in global financial markets has earned him widespread respect. A Goldman Sachs report predicts the fed to raise rates 4 times in 2018, John differs because of the new Fed team coming in. John answers Michael’s questions about the effect that will have on interest rates in the US and particularily Canada. John also predicts the Canadian Dollar, Oil and lists out the Dangers & Opportunities ahead. 

….also Shocking Stat, Hot Properties, Live from the Trading Desk, and Michael’s Goofy Award Winner

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When it Comes to University – Only One Perspective is Welcome

 

Professor John M Ellis says that ridding university campuses of centre and right viewpoints is not by chance. And it comes with consequences.

…related from Michael: Canada’s Awash In Self-Satisfied Progressives

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Time For The Younger Generation To Scream Uncle!

 

The rollback of the age of eligibility for Old Age Security is a very bad policy idea. How is it fair to pile on another 88 Billion dollar financial burden onto the younger generations already huge obligations, which according to a new CD Howe Institute study includes higher taxes, fewer services, responsibility for unfunded public sector pensions, MP’s pensions and of course ever increasing debt. 

….also from Michael: Canada’s Cannabis Hopes Soar

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