So many politicians arguing for higher taxes,  more regulations, the opposition to Free Trade, the whole anti-resource push and the moves to cool the real estate markets are all job killers.

…also Mike’s Goofy: What Was He Thinking

It’s ironic, but Donald Trump will do more for Alberta Premier Rachel Notley’s re-election than her fellow NDP Leaders Jagmeet Singh and John Horgan, BC’s Premier.

….also from Michael: Say Goodbye To These Jobs

Canada’s political leaders are determined to protect supply management, in a Donald Trump like protectionist action. Where Canada’s 3 leaders devotion to supply management hurts the poor with a system that transfers 3.5 billion a year from Canadians pockets and directs it to a few Ontario and Quebec farmers (13,500 farmers overall). Heck, Canada’s determination to keep supply management going could cost us our trade deal with the US! Now that would cost us jobs!

…..also from Michael: Another Dow Record – A NAFTA Cold Shoulder – New Mortgage Rules Bite

Purposely reducing the value  of the vast majority of people’s most valuable asset while trying to slow the most dynamic industry in 7 out of 10 provinces all in the name of creating affordability will not have a happy ending. Yet all three levels of government are doing precisely that. News flash: historically rising asset prices have never been the problem – falling ones are. 

….also from Michael: If You Don’t Agree With The Canada Revenue Agency – Tough Luck!

Politicians who claim their concern for carbon emissions causing climate change must be confused when they line up to ban Uber. Of course its understandable when you realize they are merely protecting the status quo.