The ‘fair share’ debate
We consistently hear about how the so-called rich don’t pay enough tax. But is that really true in Canada? And in any instance, does…
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Productivity problems worsen
In the mid-80s, Canada was still quite competitive with most developed countries in terms of productivity, but it has been all downhill since then…
Taxpayers get shafted with massive auto handouts
Now that Stellantis and Volkswagen have negotiated a collective $31-billion handout from the feds and Ontario, no doubt other automakers will follow. Photo credit:…
Small business recovery in peril
All indicators point to more tough times ahead for the backbone of Canada’s economy. Photo credit: Pexels/Tim Douglas Some recent data from various…
Cash is still king
Though electronic transactions rule the modern marketplace, a recent survey from the Bank of Canada reveals four-in-five Canadians want to retain hard currency as…
Another sneaky waste of our tax dollars
Granted charitable status and funnelled untold sums from government coffers, not-for-profit organizations promoting social and political causes, particularly the so-called ‘climate crisis’, continue to…
Small business challenges continue
Recent report indicates small businesses are borrowing more and more taxpayer-backed loans from the government. Photo credit: Pexels/Andrea Piacquadio Despite some economic indicators…
Employers beware: upcoming prohibitions on ‘naked restraints’ on competition
At the end of June, it will be a criminal offence for employers to agree with one another to: (a) fix, maintain, decrease, or…
Electrification or bust!
Though the business of electrification appears to be booming across Canada, average taxpayers won’t get to share in the economic benefits – in fact,…
Education and employment relationship changes
A recent study from the federal government is shedding new light on the decades-long assumption that more education automatically means better job prospects and…