Mike's Daily Comment

The Problem Isn’t Minimum Wage – It’s No Wages At All

 

Its amazing that we are in the midst of a technological revolution that is going to kill, according to a recent studies, millions of jobs in Canada yet labour leaders, politicians and those setting the education agenda won’t even acknowlege the problem.

….related from Michael: I bet you didn’t see this problem with jobs

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While the National Association of Realtors says China is still #1 buying US real estate a massive increase & a new high in buying now comes from Canada!

I bet you didn’t see this problem with jobs

 

Move over robotics, artificial intelligence, government regulations and taxation – there’s a new obstacle to job creation that few people know about.  I’m talking about the shocking number of job applicants who can’t pass a basic drug test.

…also from Michael: Home Run Growth: Where The Real Strength Lies

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Home Run Growth: Where The Real Strength Lies

 

Canada’s economy boomed in May bringing growth to a total 4.6% for the last 12 months. The reason why? Strong growth in resources led by Oil and Gas. Nothing else came close. A reminder of how important resources are in making sure our Governments have $35 Million in cash to build things like the new “diversity gardens” just announced.

….also from Michael: Defying Common Sense

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Take Advantage Of CDN Dollar Strength To Buy The US Dollar

Mike’s Big Fat Idea with Ethan Dang, CFA, MBA Portfolio Manager McIver Capital Management recommends buying a US Dollar ETF to take advantage of recent CDN Dollar strength..

….Michael’s Featured Guest Eric Coffin: On The Brink of Significant Strength

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