Federal Government Introduces Bail-In Legislation: Bill C-15 On April 20, 2016, the Canadian federal government introduced Bill C-15, which is legislation that provides for, among other things, a bank recapitalization or “bail-in” regime for domestic systemically important banks (“D-SIBs”)....
ListenThe Empire Strikes Back People capable of feeling shame would not have immediately followed up the Russiagate hoax fiasco with another transparently phony—and in “substance” nearly identical—attempt to remove President Trump from office, overturn the 2016 election, and shower...
ListenPolitical Theatrics: Relaxing Party Discipline The Canadian political system is often argued to be controlled by excessive party discipline flowing from the centre of government onto elected members of Parliament. The tendency of political parties, specifically the governing party,...
ListenWarren Reveals $52 Trillion Medicare for All Plan, Claims No Middle-Class Tax Increase Necessary Senator Elizabeth Warren (D., Mass.) unveiled a Medicare for all plan Friday that will cost nearly $52 trillion over the next ten years and, she...
ListenA minority government is a win for Canada’s climate agenda — but communication will be key With the Liberals, NDP and Greens working together on policy, there is a chance to push a progressive climate agenda — if the...
ListenSo How Stupid Is Justin Trudeau? Perhaps the Question Asked in the Headline can be Answered by the Following . . . Justin Trudeau Is No More Stupid Than The People Who Voted For Him. Trudeau’s Father . ....
ListenCalifornia Companies Flee Business-Hostile State In Droves California’s business environment has gone from bad to worse, with thousands of businesses pulling up stakes and moving elsewhere. But don’t take our word for it. Just ask the 1,800 companies that...
ListenWealth and income are not the same Wealth does not equal income, but people often mistakenly think they’re the same thing. Wealth is the net worth of a household, whereas income is what’s reported on an income tax return....
ListenTrump Impeachment Talk Started Before He Was Even Nominated Months before Donald Trump was even nominated for president at the Republican National Convention, the possibility of impeaching President Trump was already being floated in political circles. “‘Impeachment’ is already...
ListenTrump’s businesses take a hit as the brand ‘has lost its mojo’ When workers pried the Trump name off another Manhattan building earlier this year, it capped a bad few weeks for the president’s businesses. Donald Trump’s golf resorts...
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