Mike's Daily Comment

Constant property tax increases, the property purchase tax, development fees, GST and PST on building supplies all push the price of housing higher. And now  BC’s new speculation tax will add thousands more onto the price of new condo developments.  But that doesn’t stop politicians from talking about affordability.  

 

Great Way To Reduce Support For Climate Change

Posted by Michael Campbell

on Wednesday, 4 April 2018 12:55

The revenue neutral carbon tax introduced in BC in 2008 was designed as an incentive to reduce emissions with as little cost to individuals and business as possible and not another way for government to raise revenues. That’s changed in both BC and Alberta, as the government gets ready to rake in billions in tax revenue.  

….related from Michael: In The Pipeline Wars There’s Only One Clear Winner

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An online poll by Abacus Data found that 30 per cent of Canadians do not believe in the science of climate change and 42 per cent said the incoming carbon tax isn’t designed to change behaviour but rather to generate revenue for the government.

 

Liberal’s “Strong Plan” Goes a Little Haywire

Posted by Michael Campbell

on Tuesday, 3 April 2018 14:51

We’ve just gotten the numbers from the Parliamentary Budget Office that confirms that the borrowed money for “infrastructure spending” to kick start the economy….well, lets just say their strong plan went a little awry

 

….also from Michael: What Happens When Canada’s Thought Police Win

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What Happens When Canada’s Thought Police Win

Posted by Michael Campbell

on Monday, 2 April 2018 13:19

With everyone is demanding safe places from any thinking that might upset the hyper sensitive, Mike joins right in demanding protection from certain horrible thoughts so gleefully expressed by our Political leadership 

 

….also from Michael: Federal Liberals Blackmail Canadians

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Home Ownership & The Younger Generation

Posted by Michael Campbell

on Friday, 30 March 2018 14:13

Each member of the younger generation set to inherit a minimum of $113,000 in Federal, Provincial and Pension debt, so it’s no wonder they are going to have a problem finding money to buy a home. Where is our Politicians angst about that?

 

….also from Michael: Beware the Informed Voter

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