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The Shocking Opioid Crisis Numbers

Michael lays out the Opiate numbers in Canada and the US and they are surely capable of shocking even the most hard bitten observer. Also the most shocking stat of all, psychiatric drug consumption by children!!!

…..also from Michael: Economics Is The Study Of Incentives

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Economics Is The Study Of Incentives

 

When the BC Government lowered Tolls on 3 Bridges the volume of traffic boomed. This should reminds politicians that if you want fewer jobs all you need to do is raise taxes and increase regulations. President Trump’s major tax reductions, if they go through, would be a major positive incentive for economic growth.

….also from Michael: The Pattern is Set – Deficit Spending Is Now Normal Practice

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The Timing is coming to fruition

Michael has had his eye on Calgary Edmonton Real Estate for some time now, and checks with Ozzie Jurock to see if he agrees the timing is ripe.

….also from Michael: The Feds & Small Business: A Breathtaking Disconnect

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The Feds & Small Business: A Breathtaking Disconnect

 

The massive backlash coming from Family businesses, Doctors, Lawyers Farmers & small businesses is an indication just how little the architects of this legislation understand small businesses. Or understand how much they already pay in taxes. 

….also from Michael: BC and Alberta Have Upped The Cost of Cutting Emissions

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Great Interview with the Legend, Jim Dines

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The Biggest Jerk Comment I’ve Ever Heard

Goofy Award Winner Multi-Millionaire Bill Maher gets Mike’s dander up with an ignorant comment about the victims of Hurricane Harvey.

….also from Michael: BC and Alberta Have Upped The Cost of Cutting Emissions

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