Medicare has always been universal, and this dental care plan should abide by the Canada Health Act and cover everyone The federal government is in the midst of the second phase of its national dental care plan, the most significant expansion of Canadian healthcare in decades. And with 12.9 million Canadians, including children, living without
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Trudeau Must Slim Down Bloated Bureaucracy
on January 16th, 2024
The cost of the bureaucracy ballooned from $39 billion to almost $61 billion since Trudeau took office No matter how many Christmas pounds you put on over the holidays, you can take some joy in knowing you’re still not as bloated as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government. A good New Year’s Resolution for Trudeau would
Economist Misleads Ottawa with Exaggerated Grocery Profit Claims
on January 11th, 2024
But Loblaw made its own misstep with inaccurate claims about the impact of a grocery code of conduct on food prices Ottawa recently witnessed a dramatic scene, especially during the Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture proceedings, where a few witnesses chose to prioritize their agendas over assisting our elected officials in comprehending the complexities of food
The Truth Behind Canadian Grocers’ Alleged Profiteering
on December 27th, 2023
It is time to debunk the “greedflation” myth. The evidence of profiteering among grocers in Canada is weak. When selecting the most significant non-scandal of 2023, the “greedflation” campaign is by far the absolute winner. Politicians, and even some knowledgeable economists, have convinced many that Canadian grocers have taken advantage of the recent inflationary cycle
Air Travel Cost too Much? Blame the Feds
on December 21st, 2023
A significant portion of the air travel ticket price goes toward taxes and fees that are beyond the airline’s control Flying in Canada is expensive. The reasons are obvious when you consider that nearly a third of the price of a plane ticket is made up of taxes and fees outside of the airline’s control.
Overregulation Threatens Canada’s Natural Health Product Sector
on December 19th, 2023
Regulatory changes, particularly those related to labelling, are poised to unravel the significant progress made in the natural health sector Many companies harbour a general aversion to regulations, often perceiving them as excessive burdens that hamper their ability to navigate an intricate web of rules. In sectors like food production, which encompasses areas such as
The Truth Behind The COVID-19 Crisis in Canada
on December 14th, 2023
The National Citizens Inquiry exposes deception and lack of accountability during the COVID-19 crisis Throughout the COVID crisis, Canadians watched as the very institutions they believed were there to protect their freedoms and prosperity instead perpetrated hysterical fear, political repression and economic destruction. Reckless disregard, dishonesty, and abuse by authorities have destroyed public trust.
Over Half of Canadian Housing Markets Severely Unaffordable
on December 13th, 2023
What’s the solution? Curb the use of urban containment policies and make more land available for housing The latest Demographia report on housing affordability in Canada, which I produce for the Frontier Centre for Public Policy, reveals that over half of the 46 Canadian housing markets we assess are severely unaffordable. Vancouver and Toronto,
Turning Away a Sales Prospect Might be The Best Thing You Can Do
on December 11th, 2023
Instead of thinking about closing every sales deal, we should be thinking about creating long-term value I once told a prospective client I didn’t think I could add enough value and wouldn’t take his money for business coaching. I did this even though it would have been a nice-sized account and generate thousands of dollars
Believe it or Not, there is Good News About Rising Interest Rates
Higher interest rates carry the potential to drive productivity, a critical factor in a better standard of living The era of continuously declining interest rates, which lasted for 40 years, has come to an end. Businesses and governments now face a new period of higher interest rates. While this shift may initially appear detrimental