Mike’s Midweek Comment

Bank of Canada Interest Rates, the Economy & Misery Loves Company

Today the Stephen Poloz, Governor of the Bank of Canada said they are keeping rates the same for the 15th time in face of uncertainty.  Also his views of the economy, challenges from the US including the selloff of their strategic oil reserve and more….

…also from Mike: Is Cancelling Kinder Morgan the Best way to reduce emissions.

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Is Cancelling Kinder Morgan the Best way to reduce emissions.

3 ten thousandths of one percent is a number so small that most of us can’t comprehend it. Yet that how much global emissions would fall if the Trans Mountain pipeline is cancelled. Are there more effective ways to cancel emissions – the evidence suggests the answer is yes. 

….also from Michael: The Cynicism Towards Politicians

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The Cynicism Towards Politicians

Constant over-promising and under-delivering by politicians leads us to this Quote of the Week that illustrates what fuels the cynicism.

…also Michael’s Weekend Editorial on Trump Troubles: Careful What You Wish For

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Obesity & The Healthcare Concern

Despite government efforts including taxes on unhealthy foods, forcing manufacturers to list ingredients and fat content on all products, ad campaigns obesity rates have soared since the mid 80’s. That brings us to a core philosophical question….

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…also Michael’s Weekend Editorial on Trump Troubles: Careful What You Wish For

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What’s The Catch

Recent rumblings about a “free” guaranteed income for all means its time to take a hard look at who is going to be on the hook for this Grand Daddy of  all social programs.

….also Mike’s Weekend Editorial: Careful What You Wish For

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