Even though it has not worked in the past, we are repeating over and over the policy that has led…
Canada’s Business
Fixing the economy
Current proposals for reviving our economy are steps in the right direction, but they need to be…
Being stuck at home has economic disadvantages in recession
The geographical diversity of economic opportunities is one of Canada’s many advantages in…
In tough economic times, thrift becomes popular
Despite the economic recession, discount stores have performed remarkably well. The profit gains…
More regulation
The agencies in charge of the regulation of our financial industry have failed. They have performed…
Youth crime
While the economy no doubt will continue to take centre stage in the public’s mind, the…
Students are becoming strapped for funds
At this time of year, students are getting ready to attend a college or university. They have been…
The correct kind of counterbalance
Every now and then, but all too infrequently, our government comes forth with a “stroke of…
A new opportunity for better alternatives in energy
Despite all the environmental concerns, the development of alternative sources of energy has moved…
Meeting the challenge
One of the mainstays of Canada as a nation is its postal system, binding the country together. Yet,…
Gold became underappreciated, undervalued, under-owned
For a number of years, this column has been predicting that the price of gold would move higher. It…
Expect some stiff headwinds before a recovery
Inasmuch as history books are full of examples of rapid and sharp recoveries following steep…
Attack advertisements eventually will backfire – or go away
For several years we have been bombarded by very nasty attack advertisements from our political…
Slumping wages are unlikely to help correct our poor local economy
Slumping wages now are a widespread phenomenon all across Canada, but workers in the public sector…
Premature optimism over better housing prices
After a long period of declines in house prices, current data offers a glimmer of hope that the…