Mike’s Midweek Comment
Some optimism in the Bank of Canada Forecast, rate hike & inflation on hold? Marijuana taxes a windfall for Canada? Mike on the forecast for revenues less expenses including comparisons to legal drugs (alcohol)
….related from Michael’s 04/05/17 Mid-Week Update: Heads Begin to Spin As The Countdown(s) Begin

The cost of trade barriers in terms of jobs and economic activity is estimated to be as much as 130 Billion Dollars. While there is still a list of 167 pages of restricted items, at least its defined.
…also Michael’s Weekend Editorial: A Stick in the Eye at Tax Time
Freedom is under assault at Canada’s institutions of higher learning. The numbers are stunning. A tragedy when billions of tax dollars support Post Secondary Education.
….also Michael’s Weekend Editorial: A Stick in the Eye at Tax Time

The Fraser Institute added up all the losses and failed programs from 1988 to 2013, this week the current auditor general had something interesting to say about the way those losses occur.
…also: Live From The Trading Desk: Will The Trump Agenda Succeed






The Dumbest Word in Politics…”Free”!
Posted by Michael Campbell
on Wednesday, 12 April 2017 14:44
Given that so-called “Free Healthcare” consumes over 40% of provincial budgets, it is hardly free. Indeed, the rate of growth in healthcare spending is triple economic growth. Its time to call it for what it really is…..
….also from Michael: The Good News About The Inter-Provincial Trade Deal