Mike's Daily Comment

Michael Levy: BoC Rate Holds No Surprises

How much longer before the imminent recession? Will household debt be the key indicator.

The One Basic Fact of Canada’s Healthcare System

Numerous polls cite the sustainability of the healthcare system as the number one concern. Politicians know that and play on our fears – and they’re prepared to grossly mislead us for political gain.

Are They Really That Clueless?

Europe should be a cautionary tale about constant increases in taxes, spending and debt but it’s not as our leaders seem determined to lead us down the same road – pretending there will be different results.

Some Can’t Figure Out Alberta’s Feeling of Resentment

Funny how it works – two federal parties want to shut down the province’s most important industry while a third agrees (but it will take longer) – and to heck with the workers who pay the highest per capita taxes in Canada. And what a surprise – some people are mad.

Canada’s Climate Crusade Needs Context and Careful Costing

No election issue received more coverage with less depth than climate change. Two plus decades of grandstanding, virtue signalling and big talk with nothing to show for it – you’d think they wouldn’t get away with it any more.