It is a commonplace view that we are in the midst of the worst financial crisis since the 1930s.…
Canada’s Business
Fixing the economy
Current proposals for reviving our economy are steps in the right direction, but they need to be…
A misleading portrait of poverty in Canada
Shocking headlines tell us that the incomes of the poorest families are down by a double-digit…
A risky business
According to Statistics Canada, currently approximately one million people own and live in condos.…
Unchecked greed
One of the many things that need an overhaul in the business world is the role of company…
Unwise to place our economic trust in what could be a fools paradise
Canada’s economy is just about the strongest of any nation. That does not mean, however, that…
Universities lost their way
Our universities appear to be on top of the world. It has become almost a necessity that a young…
Sensitive consumers resist changes to corporate logos
For a surprising number of people, worrying about company logos is on the consumers’ agenda.…
Effective philanthropy
So often when the telephone rings, it is a telemarketer asking for a charitable donation. Whether…
Oil prices defying gravity
Every time we stop at a gas station we are astonished at the high price we have to pay for…
Big shots in business now have diminished authority
It is not surprising that corporate executives believe that they are important. Frequently, they…
The lower the better
Our political leaders ignore the one change that could reignite the economy: cutting or eliminating…
The spread of singledom
One of the more amazing (and disappointing) trends nowadays is the spread of singledom. Being alone…
A mixed blessing
Central banks almost everywhere, the Bank of Canada, the U.S. Reserve, the European Central Bank,…
Government and gambling don’t mix
Controversies have been raging across Canada about the introduction of more gambling casinos, most…