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A lack of non-wage benefits data mean that there is insufficient information to make a definitive comparison of total compensation between the private and public sectors. But the data that are available indicate that the public sector enjoys a clear wage premium. After controlling for such factors as gender, age, marital status, education, tenure, size of firm, province, city, type of job, and industry, public sector workers (including federal, provincial, and local) enjoyed a 12.0 percent wage premium, on average, over their private sector counterparts in Canada. When unionization status is factored in, the wage premium for the public sector declines to 9.5 percent.

Public sector workers seem to enjoy better non-wage benefits than those in the private sector, too. For example, 88.2 percent of public sector workers were covered by a registered pension plan compared to 24.0 percent of private sector workers. Of those public sector workers covered by a registered pension plan, 94.0 percent were covered by a defined benefit pension compared to just over half of private sector workers. In addition, public sector workers retire earlier than their private sector counterparts—about 2.5 years, on average—and are less likely to lose their jobs (3.8 percent in the private sector versus 0.6 percent in the public sector).

To ensure that the overall public sector compensation is fair to both taxpayers and public sector workers, a new institutional frame work is needed.

First, Statistics Canada must collect data on wage and non-wage benefits for public and private sector workers more regularly and more systematically than it now does.

Second, the comparison must include total compensation, not just a narrower comparison of wages or specific benefits such as pensions.

In order for this new framework to function properly, information regarding public sector wages and benefits must be transparent, accessible, and disclosed regularly.

Finally, a number of mechanisms would better ensure that overall public sector compensation is comparable with the private sector. They include a specific, legislated mechanism within government that regularly calculates and sets the total compensation levels for public sector positions; an independent wage board; and empowering public sector unions to become more involved in the determination of the composition of compensation.

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Emergency Gold Summit – May 23 in Vancouver

MC tight headshotFrom the desk of Michael Campbell

Short notice…yes but the circumstances demand it. We’re holding the Emergency Gold Summit on Thursday evening, May 23rd in Vancouver. Space is very Limited

On April 12, 2013 gold opened at $1561 and promptly dropped through short-term support at $1550 then through longer term support at $1520. One trading day later it closed at $1348, after hitting a low of $1310.

A 50% rebound of the drop is the probability on a technical basis and that’s what we are experiencing – in all probability followed by more short-term ups and downs as the market digests the dramatic drop. A move to the previous low at $1520 is not out of the question.

I don’t know about you but in the aftermath of the price collapse in both gold and silver and the extensive technical damage done to their respective charts I have an awful lot of questions.

– Is the gold bull market over?

– Or am I about to miss the buying opportunity of the decade?

– Should I hold off on purchases because there new lows to come?

– What about silver? Is the drop to $22 the bottom?

– And what about quality gold stocks. I have been saying stay away since late September but come on, they are trading at the same prices as they were when gold was trading at $900. I want to know where are the buy zones according to the charts?

As I said, lots of question but where do we go for answers. First off, I don’t go to the people who have got this market wrong all the way down. Chances are they are part of the perma bull crowd and their analysis has not proven to be helpful.

Instead I want to hear what analysts who have been short-term bearish and better still suggested – with no guarantees, of course – that gold was vulnerable to a major correction.

(Forgive the personal pat on the back but I’ve been broadcasting and writing since the last week in September that I was out of gold because it was vulnerable to a 20% correction.)

So where did I go for answers? I immediately contacted David Bensimon in China, Marty Armstrong in New Jersey and Mark Leibovit in Phoenix.

David was here in October and clearly stated that his projection remained from $1800 down to $1440 by mid February. When we got to February and gold had only dropped in the 10% range he clearly stated that $1440 was coming soon with a probability the drop could extend to $1280. In October he projected silver to $21 by mid February and reiterated that while it hadn’t reached it in the time frame, $21 was still the immediate target. (Polar Perspectives, April, 2013).

I don’t know what his latest work says but that’s why I’ve invited him to the Emergency Gold Summit.

Martin Armstrong has been clear for the last two years that while the market would dictate ultimate price action – the trend remained down. His models warned that gold was not the place to be until late 2015 at the earliest. He has written consistently that the majority of gold analysts don’t understand the factors that move gold. Over the years I have learned to pay attention when Marty speaks.

That’s why personally, I want him to answer the questions above, so I’ll be doing a Q&A with Marty at the Emergency Gold Summit.

Mark Leibovit has been Timer’s Digest Gold Market Timer of the Year. What really impressed me about Mark is that I know he is a long term bull based on his dismay over the massive creation of money by the central banks but his analytical tools told him in the new year that the probability was that gold would see $1400 before it saw $1700. As a real pro, Mark understands that his opinions don’t matter, only the message of the market does.

I have talked to Mark recently. He predicted this bounce in gold but now he has some very interesting things to say about what’s next. At the Summit I am also going to ask him to give support levels for a half dozen major gold stocks in order to get a road map for potential buys.

There more timely information at the Summit but that’s it in a nutshell. Things have changed dramatically in the precious metals market. We’re in a pivotal time in the gold market that centers around the question – is the 12 year bull market over or is this a great buying opportunity?

Getting that answer right has huge implications for where investment dollars go. That’s why I’m putting on – in conjunction with High Performance Events – the Emergency Gold Summit on Thursday evening, May 23rd in Vancouver. Given I came up with the idea on Friday we’re working with a tight time line and as such we haven’t been able to secure a major space. At this point all we’ve got is a room that holds only 350 people.

Final Point

There are a ton of opinions on gold and silver right now but my stated goal is to get you access to professionals with proven track records. Of course I understand that’s no guarantee that they’ll be as accurate going forward but these are the people I want to hear from – right now.

Here’s my bold prediction. With such limited space this event will sell out. I look forward to seeing you there.

Sincerely,

Mike

Mike’s end of the year Goofy is awarded to a man who has difficulty being accountable
 
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A WINNING SMILE

A smile can do wonders. It’s a crucial part of communicating that can leave a lasting first impression on those around you.

UnknownSo when feeling less than confident about your smile, it can affect you significantly both physically and emotionally.

“Studies have shown that over 75 per cent of Americans do not feel confident to smile in a picture, 45 per cent make judgments about people by the look of their smile,” says Dr. Brian Friedman, a leading dentist in Toronto. “While 75 per cent think that a beautiful smile helps people psychologically, over 65 per cent think that an attractive and healthy smile helps romantically.”

At his Deer Park Office, located steps from St. Clair Avenue and Yonge Street, Friedman offers a complete range of options to restore and enhance your smile, including crowns, implants, bridges, bonding, veneers and whitening. He is also a qualified provider of Invisalign, a relatively new orthodontic technology that can eliminate the need for metal braces in many cases.

With today’s emphasis on one’s teeth and smile, many people can feel the pressure to have a picture-perfect smile. However, Friedman believes that even a small change in a person’s smile can make a big difference in the way they look and feel. “It’s never too early or too late to begin improving the appearance of your smile,” Friedman explains. “There are so many more options today for correcting imperfections and, as in most areas of our lives, the technology is advancing all the time. If you’re not completely happy with your smile, you owe it to yourself to at least investigate the solutions that are available to you.”

Friedman shares his expertise on smile makeovers and how you can improve your smile in time for the holiday season.

Q&A: DR. BRIAN FRIEDMAN

….read it all HERE

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