Purposely reducing the value  of the vast majority of people’s most valuable asset while trying to slow the most dynamic industry in 7 out of 10 provinces all in the name of creating affordability will not have a happy ending. Yet all three levels of government are doing precisely that. News flash: historically rising asset prices have never been the problem – falling ones are. 

….also from Michael: If You Don’t Agree With The Canada Revenue Agency – Tough Luck!

Politicians who claim their concern for carbon emissions causing climate change must be confused when they line up to ban Uber. Of course its understandable when you realize they are merely protecting the status quo.

It’s a joke to say, as the Prime Minister has, that someone earning $150,000, or even $200,000 running a small business with the inherent risks, is rich. Indeed, anyone making over $150,000 is already paying at least 50% of their income to the 3 levels of Government. Now the CRA is going to decide how much family members can make in your business. 

….also from Michael: The Battle In Seattle

There was a time when the BC Teachers Federation joined in the Battle of Seattle protest claiming all kinds of cataclysmic events would flow to Canada from a Free Trade Agreement with the US. Well, here we are 30 years later and…..

….also from Michael: Trudeau Punctuates 25 Years Of Zero Progress