Does it make any sense to impose a tax on imports that will make all Americans worse off? Shouldn’t we learn from our success? We should ask ourselves a fundamental question: Is trade good? Which made us simply capitalism? Trade never occurs unless you want a product more than you Read more…
People can argue that the US President’s recent attack on the Canadian economy by implementing 25% tariffs is strewn with misinformation and bad policy, or they can think it is wonderful American nationalism. We are not going to engage in that opinion discussion, but will outline the core tenants of Read more…
It is oft said by those who disapprove of carbon taxes that: Carbon taxes are ineffective Carbon taxes target the wrong people The Canadian Federal Government does not have right to impose a carbon tax All three of these statements are demonstrably incorrect. University of Ottawa Professor of Law and Read more…
If you live in Alberta, BC, Ontario… ok… Canada, or the US or UK or Australia… ok… if you live on planet earth, you have heard about Carbon Taxes. Those that are for them claim they will cure all environmental ills and those against claim they are just another government Read more…
How many times can politician cry wolf before the electorate stand up and say, that is not “our way”: Conservatives believe in small government and limited regulation Liberals believe in larger government and substantial regulation or at least they used to: Alberta: United Conservative Party (UCP) Leader Jason Kenny is Read more…
There has been much debate in recent weeks about the size of Toronto City Council. Currently there are 47 elected councilors in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and newly elected Ontario Premier (and former Toronto City Councillor) Doug Ford announced he is reducing that number to 25. You can make Read more…