Mike's Daily Comment
A recent Angus Reid poll says that 87% of Vancouver residents are in favor of the 15% tax on foreign buyers of real estate. Here are a couple of solid reasons why that poll is quite likely inaccurate.
….also: Our Economy In Peril
There is a big difference in consequences in financial markets than there is in other areas of life. Pretend something isn’t true in markets and you can have your financial head handed to you. In other areas of life, like politics for instance, consequences are hard to come by.
Either the big government boys and girls don’t have a clue or are delusional. If as the politicos and way too many in the media suggest, government “controls” or “manages” the economy – they’re doing a hell of a bad job.
Don’t miss Michael’s critical Mid-Week Comment: Big Hitters Warn Of Market Meltdowns

The Duffy Scandal was great for the media – it was the story that kept on giving – a chance to nail the Harper government – feign outrage but let’s not kid ourselves it was just political theatre. Nothing’s changed.





If You Think Waiting Lists Are Long Now
Posted by Michael Campbell
on Wednesday, 17 August 2016 13:51
Stand by its about to get really interesting, and expensive. With increasing demands for their skills, Doctors in Canada are going to find moving to the US to practice their craft an attractive option, leaving Canadian patients in the lurch.
….also from Michael: When The Practical Takes a Backseat to the Idealogical