Mike's Daily Comment

Michael Levy: Playing Politics with Ride Hailing and Peoples Lives

What happened to the promise of having ride hailing implemented in BC by the end of 2019? With a political debt to the taxi lobby there’s no reason to rush.

Is It Okay To Admit Some Good Things Happened in the Last Decade?

There’s more to the story in the last decade than pending climate catastrophe, increasing political divisions, white privilege, and pipelines.

If You Could Make Only One Wish For 2020

A wish that could have a major impact on our public discussions, policy debates and the way we do politics – what would it be?

Still No Ridesharing in BC

Calgary and Edmonton should be laughing at this one. Toronto too. Despite many promises – Vancouver and BC don’t have ride sharing. And amazingly – “progressive” politicians tell us to ignore one of the biggest changes in society – the advent of the sharing economy.

It’s the Most Important Economic Lesson To Learn

What do Boxing Day and economics have in common? Just about everything, according to the author of the mega best seller, Freakonomics, Steven Levitt.