The Economist has an interesting article this week on comparative advantage as it relates to manufacturing. It is worth the read. I agree with the central theme going through this article that the cost of manufacturing labour is becoming less of a factor in...
Les Routledge
Carr on the Wrong Road
The Business Council of Manitoba has proposed a one per cent increase in the provincial sales tax dedicated to infrastructure.
On Innovation
Is innovation about creativity, talent, skills or technology?
Bad Apple
Apple and several publishers are being litigated in the US on anti trust charges. Meanwhile we still have to deal with bundled channels and tied selling on CATV.
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Cities Have to Expand for House Prices to Fall
The cost of actually building a house does not vary that much across Canada The Ford government’s plan to expand the land supply available for housing has evoked the usual dog whistles about “urban sprawl” by interests apparently unaware of the strong...
How We Teach Reading Really Does Matter
Reading is the most important skill taught in school. If students don’t learn how to read, not much else that happens there is going to matter. That’s because being able to read is important in virtually every job. Without the ability to read, life itself will be a...
Audit and Review Required
It is time to review the role of Canada Mortgage and Housing in the Canadian economy
The Cuban Revolution Moves Forward
Cuba takes steps to expand private sector operations in their country.
A Law and Order Christmas Story
From Ottawa a response of police that demonstrates care. I applaud the actions of the Ottawa police for demonstrating exceptional service to the community and sharing the Christmas spirit.
Self Brewing in Nova Scotia
Tommy Douglas declare alcohol as bad
Convoy of No Confidence
Australian protest against green carbon tax.
For the Record
We must also be alert to the equal and opposite danger that public policy could itself become the captive of a scientific-technological elite.
What Would Happen If Alberta Refused to Ship BC Gas to Market?
Christie Clark is on really thin ice with her position.
Nuclear Power an Option for Australia
AUSTRALIA will have to consider a nuclear-powered future by the end of the decade
1% Correct – 99% Misguided
What we need today is a movement to convert repossessed properties into affordable rental housing.