At the currrent rate that Canada gets per barrel for its oil, we will earn 26 Billion less than than World prices for our oil this year because of the rail bottleneck. Pipelines will solve that problem for Alberta & other Canadian Governments who are desperate for revenue. 

Energy sure has worked out well for the US at Canada’s expense. US Oil production is at a 47 year high, with US oil selling for over $56 US vs Canada selling at $30 US. How did we get to the point that price discrepancy costs Canadians so dearly?

….also from Michael: When Did Success Become a Bad Thing?

Until you go through it personally, its probably hard to understand how unproductive, how lengthy, time consuming and expensive a CRA Audit of a small business is. 

…related: Trudeau’s Idea of Growing The Economy From The Heart

…..two former supreme court justices agree on the essential but overlooked aspect of the Liberals small business tax changes….which is to open small business to a boatload of Canada Revenue Agency audits and litigation. 

….related: Michael’s commentary: In The Name of Fairness