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What does the latest interest rate hike mean for your wallet?

Posted on July 20, 2023

The Bank of Canada has once again increased its benchmark interest rate, this time by .25 basis points to five percent, amid growing apprehension from… Read More »

Are schools overstepping their boundaries on gender identity issues?

Posted on July 13, 2023

Progressives confidently contend that schools need not ask or inform parents about matters involving their child’s “gender identity” at school. Let’s try a thought experiment.… Read More »

Canadians pay the price for Trudeau’s carbon-tax failure

Posted on July 6, 2023

If at first you don’t succeed: try, try again. That’s a good motto if you want to start a business or make the high school… Read More »

Are we nearing the end of the food industry monopoly in Canada?

Posted on June 29, 2023

While the parliamentary investigation into food inflation leans towards political theatrics, the real intrigue lies in the Competition Bureau’s study on the food industry, announced… Read More »

Higher interest rates the price of government inflation

Posted on June 22, 2023

The Trudeau government deserves a big chunk of the blame for rising mortgage payments. There are many factors that cause inflation. But Ottawa’s never-ending deficits,… Read More »

Will Premier Smith revamp the outdated Alberta healthcare system?

Posted on June 15, 2023

It’s time to move on. The Alberta election is over: Danielle Smith is the premier, and that means it is time for the politicians to… Read More »

Canadian food retail sales on a downward trajectory

Posted on June 8, 2023

The release of retail data by Statistics Canada last week has provided valuable insights into the dynamic nature of food retailing in Canada. Contrary to… Read More »

The Trudeau government is out to erase Canadian history

Posted on June 1, 2023

The Trudeau government has come under fire for dropping historical symbols from the Canadian Royal Crown and our national passport. I recently renewed my passport,… Read More »

Affordability is top of mind in Alberta election

Posted on May 25, 2023

Both the United Conservative Party (UCP) and New Democratic Party (NDP) are surprisingly weak on housing policy at a time when affordability is top of… Read More »

Agriculture sector must remain key election priority

Posted on May 18, 2023

Alberta farmers represent less than one percent of Alberta’s population yet contribute billions to Alberta’s economy directly, as well as through exports and supplying value-added… Read More »

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