Politicians tell us about their great concern about affordable housing but history’s clear, it’s government that adds tens, even hundreds of thousands to the cost of a new home.

Joe wants to dramatically raise business taxes, which could make Canada look good if only our politicians knew we’re in a competition for investment capital.

My apologies if your allegiance is to a politician but government is 45% of the overall economy – the biggest cost for the average Canadian – 30% of gas prices and adds 25% to the cost of new housing.

I guess people love to hear job creation numbers for the next big government project. And don’t worry, no one pays a price when they don’t come true.

If there are limits to how much the federal government can borrow, as the Finance Minister stated, then there has to be limits on who gets cheques.