Michael Campbell’s MoneyTalks – Complete Show
Most people don’t appreciate how often government is the problem. Two more downgrades of Canada’s GDP growth but the big news is that politicians and central bankers don’t know what to do
2nd Hour: We’re all familiar with the changing tech world but how can you make a few bucks on it? PI Financial’s Blake Corbet spends all day finding the answer – and he’s got three beauties for you to consider.

A $16 glass or orange juice claimed as an expense is just a symbol of the kind of abuse being perpetrated by a legion of Government hacks. The really big cash being stuffed into pockets lately is called “moving expenses”. Huge numbers. Expense account abuse going on Right Now is staggering and its time to roll out the guillotine.
OECD: Canada’s Growth Engine Still Needs a Rebuild

Downgraded growth projections for Canada again! Under 3% for 7th year in a row at 1.2% this year. Next year better but only 2.1% forecast. Lots of problems, perhaps the worst that Canada will be operating next year in a World economy that has been downgraded again.
Don’t miss Michael’s Daily Comment: Who Benefits From a Higher Minimum Wage?

Why do you think the BC Fed is so determined to raise the minimum wage when several recent Canadian studies show an increase does not reduce poverty rates?
….also: Hot Properties: 4 Reasons BC Real Estate is Not in a Bubble





Super Hero Politics
Posted by Michael Campbell
on Friday, 23 September 2016 12:21
The media just loves to elevate certain politicians to Super Hero status. The downside is that it provides cover for those political heroes to continue with the same policies year after year that lead to poverty, faltering economic growth, unemployment and political corruption….
Michael’s Mid-Week Update: OECD: Canada’s Growth Engine Still Needs a Rebuild