Mike's Daily Comment

Oxfam Takes a Big Swing & Misses

Posted by Michael Campbell

on Thursday, 19 January 2017 16:14

The Oxfam “Inequality” report measures assets minus debt, or net worth. Thus a Vancouver teenager with a student loan is worse off than an Somalian living in a dirt hut. Poverty is more important than income equality as any Somalian would agree. More interesting numbers from Statscan…

….more from Michael: Phooey – Its Only Tax Dollars Being Spent

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Canada: On The Threshold Of Two Big Events

Posted by Michael Campbell - Mid-Week Update

on Thursday, 19 January 2017 7:56

In this Mid-Week update Michael enlightens us on British Prime Ministers position on Brexit, whether its good for Britain. Its impact on Canada’s markets. Following, Donald Trump’s imminent border adjustment tax change, how it effects Canada. Might be time to take some money off the table says Michael.

….also from Michael: The War on Cash – One Giant Leap Forward For Government

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Phooey – Its Only Tax Dollars Being Spent

Posted by Michael Campbell

on Wednesday, 18 January 2017 16:01

Canada’s entourage will be one of some 1700 private jets to landing in Davos Switzerland for the latest pollution fest, meanwhile the general public increasingly doesn’t trust their pronouncements. There one of these in Paris just a year ago!  Any reason they can’t do it via Skype this year?

….also from Michael: Average Age of Paperboys SkyRocketing

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Trudeau’s Constant Campaigning

Posted by Michael Campbell

on Tuesday, 17 January 2017 15:48

If there is one thing Justin Trudeau does well, its campaign. When it comes to the Canadian middle class he is relentless. Speaking of which according to a NY Times study, the Canadian middle class is the richest in the world.

…also from Michael: Worth a Minute of Your Time!

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Average Age of Paperboys SkyRocketing

Posted by Michael Campbell

on Monday, 16 January 2017 15:43

Why is it that 1/3 of Adults between 25 & 54 are earning minimum wage? These are their prime earning years and its time to do some research to figure out why it’s happening. Michael takes a crack at it…..

…Quote of the Week: A Terrific Alternative to a Current University Education

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