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Freakonomics argues that economics is, at root, the study of incentives. Ozzie and Michael cast a light on Real Estates driving incentives in this world of excessive cumulative regulation, Government intervention & ever increasing taxes.
….also Michael’s Weekend Editorial: There Are No Warren Buffets In Government

In this weeks Live from the Trading Desk Victor lays out the very bearish case for a big drop in the Canadian Dollar. Interest rate differentials? A German investor can earn an extra 2% buying equivalent US Bonds, & these kind of differentials affect the flow of capital to many nations, Canada included.
….Michael’s Featured Guest: “You Won’t Believe What Our Top Oil Analyst Says Is Coming Next”

Hard to feel comfortable knowing that 4 employees working at a major Canadian Airport regularly surf “How to make a homemade bomb”, and pro ISIS websites???? No loss of job, they still work there!!!!
…also Michael’s Mid-Week Update: Heads Begin to Spin As The Countdown(s) Begin

How are the Liberal promises for income taxes done by May 1st holding up. What changes, where are the increases and will the middle class tax cut reduce the overall the tax burden fall as promised? A bounce back from the BC Governments attempt to cool real estate? Meanwhile Toronto considers a similar program to cool off theirs up 33% in the last year.
….also from Michael: The Problem With Bombardier






Lobbying Government: A Multi-Billion Dollar Business
Posted by Michael Campbell
on Thursday, 6 April 2017 14:09
Excessive regulation and taxation forces companies to lobby government for changes. Add the force of special interest groups and companies worming their way to the front of the line for Government handouts and you’ve got a big, manipulative business of which Government is the focus.
…also Michael’s Mid-Week Update: Heads Begin to Spin As The Countdown(s) Begin