Goofy Award Winner

Quote of the Week, Shocking Stat and Goofy Award – Aug. 7th

Quote of the Week 
Historian David Starkey fascinating observation about politics and young people comes with a serious warning. 

Shocking Stat 
So where does Canada’s healthcare system rank compared to 10 other wealthy countries? Sit down before you hear. 

Goofy Award
Being banned from posting on Facebook is not my goofy – the latest Quebec federal election pay off is. 

Mike’s Comment – Aug. 7th

Our Olympic athletes are fabulous role models. The epitome of dedication, commitment and work ethic. The ultimate merit based selection. Interesting how we reject those characteristics in so many other areas in Canada.

Entire Show – Aug. 7th

If our Olympic athletes are great role models why do we reject the qualities that got them there? BT Global’s Paul Beattie shares his top investment pick and you won’t hear it anywhere else. Ozzie on the dos and don’ts of presales. And the shocking stat will indeed, shock you.

Censored by Facebook

I’m not allowed to post on MoneyTalks – no reason given. Increasing attacks on free speech are the norm and come at a huge cost to innovation and progress. PS You could be next.

Cuba: Canada’s Dirty Little Secret

Where does Cuba’s communist government get the majority of its foreign currency? Tourism, their #1 industry. And guess which country sends the most tourists.