Here in Canada, the trucker protesters (and their supporters) have been civil and maintained the usual Canadian niceness. This civility has not been reciprocated by the political class. Original Article: “ Report from Canada: The Regime Is Lying about the Truckers “ This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by Christopher Condon. Narrated by
If the word “free” is to have any meaning, it should mean something more than whatever freedom remains after the government has finished restricting it. Original Article: “ Covid Is Just the Latest Excuse for Canada’s Politicians to Violate the Constitution “. This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by Christopher Condon. Narrated by Michael
Although politicians lecture private companies for raising prices, it is governments that have for decades raised the prices of goods and services by limiting supply and raising costs. This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by Christopher Condon. Narrated by Millian Quinteros . Original Article: “ Governments Are the Real Price Gougers
Rent control in Ontario has restricted the supply of housing while lowering the quality of available units. This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by Christopher Condon. Narrated by Michael Stack. Original Article: “ Rent Control Is Bad for Renters, but Good for Politicians
Governments that redistribute wealth and regulate our daily lives are inherently corrupt. We cheapen the word “corruption” when we reserve it for just a few politicians who break the arbitrary rules. This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by Christopher Condon. Narrated by Millian Quinteros. Original Article: “ Most Everything Governments
London Ontario City Council will likely expropriate Nan Finlayson’s property at 100 Stanley Street in order to replace a rail bridge and widen a road. Nan is retired, loves her property, and does not wish to move. Her predicament raises two important issues: first and foremost, the right to own property, and second, the supposed economic benefits
Thousands of people are killed or seriously injured on Canadian roads and highways every year. Traffic congestion is common. Perpetual road construction/repairs. Cars lined up at a red light while non-existent cross traffic faces a green light. Idling cars, frayed nerves, road rage. If this was the performance record of private firms who owned and
On March 6 th , the Bank of Canada (BoC) announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 1.75 %. The next rate announcement is scheduled for April 24 th , by which time it will have been six months since the BoC’s last rate increase. The BoC’s mandate “is to conduct monetary policy to promote the economic and financial
On October 17, 2018, recreational marijuana was legalized in Canada, ending 95 years of prohibition . For those who believe, as I do, that individuals should have the freedom to determine their own consumption, this is good news. However, I am not congratulating Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party for making good on a campaign promise
In most countries, numerous government welfare programs provide benefits (often means-tested) to eligible recipients. Whether these payments arise from unemployment compensation, child tax credits, old age pensions, or a myriad of other programs, the outcome is the same: recipients receive guaranteed payments. The ultimate goal of many poverty
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