Campbell's Comment

Canadian ex-pats who don't pay taxes in this country are still allowed to vote, should they get to influence government policy if they don't live here?

One of the foundations of bad policy and massive waste is the refusal to do cost-benefit analysis.  When it comes to climate change,  an enormous amount of money is wasted. PLEASE NOTE:You can now get "Campbell's Comment" though the "Money Talks with Michael Campbell" Podcast feed. Ensure you subscribe for free there for free with your favourite Podcast app, and continue to receive Cambell's Comment, plus Michael's weekly full show Podcast and more! https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/139/money-talks-with-michael-campbell/  

One of the most frequent questions asked is whether or not Canada can compete with the US as Canada has lower productivity, less competetive taxes and our regulations cost more.

Students are returning to class, and with the escalating carbon tax, designed to tackle emissions that we all created, students will be the ones paying the biggest price.

Mandatory Canada Pension Plan contributions are going up this year, and each subsequent year for the next 4 years.  The government declares that we need the expanded pension because Canadians aren't saving enough for retirement.

There is a lot of confusion about who is going to be paying the MSP in 2019.  Is it the employer or the employee?  Well, It's both!

When it comes to financial security, you're on your own. Governments will surely be raising taxes, so what are we going to do to improve our finances this year?

What are the biggest challenges coming into the New Year?  Doubtful when you make your list 'lack of Inegrity' will be on it.

There are a lot of ads floating around reminding people to be responsible and not drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.  With these ads burning holes in our ears, why isn't the government pushing faster for ride share in BC?

As we get closer to the end of the year, an important question we need to ask ourselves is "Why is the government so slow to change?".  Whether it's technology, a change in demographics, or politics in general, the status quo seems to be the government go to.

It's a popular past time to bash big business and make them out to be the enemy.  But during the holiday season, you should think about all the charitable giving that businesses do.

Nobel Prize Winner Throws Cold Water on Climate Plans

The advantages of a de-valued currency for Canadian exporters and domestic producers are too often overlooked when we look at our economic growth and statistics. Why?

Why do the same left-wing academics shouting for "windfall housing profits" to be taxed (and the medai outlets that put them on the air) not recognize the dramatic decline in people's financial well-being and the negative impact on one of our most important industries?

Here's a prediction that is bound to come true in 2019...The Government is going to cost you more money!  Next year your pension plan premiums will go up and the average Canadian will pay $125-$150 more.

Some people are having second thoughts about voting for BREXIT as they start to see the ramifications of Britain leaving the EU.

Vancouver and Toronto are right there at the top when it comes to personal indebtedness. This isn't necessarily a problem when the value of our homes is increasing, yet our politicians have consistently expressed their desire to drive down housing prices. In other words, they've purposefully made the debt load more precarious.

You could be forgiven for being confused about two political words that are often heard in the same sentence but are diametrically opposed.

One of the biggest lies that is told to the public is about the governments concern over affordable housing and first time home buyers.

Now that the voting is over for proportional representation, maybe it's time to focus our attention on something that impacts all Canadians.  The division that seems to be intensifying on both sides of the isle.