Mike’s Midweek Comment

Trade Troubles & Real Estate Slowdown

It’s election time and the effects on markets and provinces of Donald Trump saying up to a 20% average tariff on softwood lumber is big news with 60,000 jobs in BC on the hook, especially with some other duties running as high as 35%.

…also from Michael: We Are Caught In A Time Warp

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We Are Caught In A Time Warp

Our conversations on minimum wage, income inequality, affordable housing & economic growth haven’t changed one bit for decades. How about this for a question to candidates in the next leaders debate.

…also from Michael: The Monster Just Behind the Curtain

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No Big Secret To Making Money

While the top 1% earning over 150K are criticized mercilessly by politicians and the news media,  the pathway to earning that kind of money is wide open and easy to understand.

….also from Michael: A Luxury We Can Afford No Longer

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A Luxury We Can Afford No Longer

In 15 years of Auditor General reports nothing has changed in the area of waste and mismanagement. The problems are profound, they cause a lot of damage and the current solution of simply spending more money won’t work.

….also Michael’s Shocking Stat: The #1 Reason To Fear The Decline of Western Civilization

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A Shocking Tax Story

As we come up to income tax filing this week’s Goofy reminds us just how desperate Governments are to grab citizens money.

…don’t miss Michael’s Featured Guest: Mark Leibovit: The Next Big Upswing

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