Commentary on Business, Politics and Culture in Atlantic Canada
Q: “What’s the difference between Canada’s inter-provincial liquor regulations and Smokey and the Bandit? A: One is a farce based on the antics of local authorities chasing around entrepreneurs to enforce prohibition era liquor regulations...and the other is a Burt Reynolds movie. (Ba-dum) The sad reality though is trade regulations governing alcoholic beverages have evolved …
Continue reading "Yes, there’s a new Sheriff in Alberta, Buford T. Notley"
As the story goes CFIB founder John Bulloch was sitting in his tub reading a federal government white paper on tax reform in 1969. When he saw the government planned to "realign" the economy by raising taxes on small businesses in Canada, he took action. He exposed the scheme in the Toronto Telegram and the …
Continue reading "Of Torches, Pitchforks and the Small Business Business Tax Rate"
The Darkside Here is an another example of how a regulation does not fit any meaningful or useful policy objective. I would suggest the city official, council, the mayor and any other interested person sit down and have a good look at the Premiers’ Charter of Governing Principles for Regulation. This Darkside case exemplifies the …
Commentary on Business, Politics and Culture in Atlantic Canada
The view from an American expat in Nova Scotia.
Sharing a range of textiles
Rag Tag Bunch of Conservative Misfits - Contact Info: TheLastRefuge@reagan.com
Canada's Resource Centre for Start Ups
Tim Ferriss's 4-Hour Workweek and Lifestyle Design Blog
Dissecting Pop Culture Since 2011. Great Music. Great Stories. Great Googa Mooga.
The news today, oh boy!
Psychology for your Emotional Health and Wellness
Promoting Awareness , Education, and Accountability
Lively Commentary on Canadian Education
