MBE Newsletter

COMMUNITY SAFETY FIRST

COMMUNITY SAFETY FIRST Tory gets priorities straight amid surge of violence You can say this for John Tory. He is listening when it comes to taking safety in Toronto seriously. Tory’s plan for increased police and TTC special constables is just part of the puzzle of fixing what’s wrong in the city, but it’s a […]

SHOT IN THE FOOT

SHOT IN THE FOOT Grit attempt at gun control so bad it’s shocking It was just about a month ago that the Trudeau Liberals made a decision that derailed a piece of legislation that was broadly popular. In the ensuing weeks, it has been shocking to watch how badly they’ve handled this situation. Bill C-21, […]

PM ELECTS AGAIN FOR IGNORANCE

PM ELECTS AGAIN FOR IGNORANCE Trudeau trying hard to avoid interference allegations Justin Trudeau was asked 11 times last week about Chinese interference in Canadian elections. Each time he was asked , he or his ministers stood and gave a response, but no one could say they answered the questions put to them. Both Conservative […]

TIME FOR SOME HARD TRUTHS

TIME FOR SOME HARD TRUTHS Trudeau needs to be honest with Canadians about China’s meddling Canadians deserve answers on Chinese interference in our internal affairs and we aren’t getting them. From claims of Chinese police stations in Canada to allegations of China meddling in our elections, we need to hear the truth. The Trudeau government […]

MINI-BUDGET SHOWS GRITS STILL ADDICTED TO DEFICITS

MINI-BUDGET SHOWS GRITS STILL ADDICTED TO DEFICITS Winter is coming, but I’m not sure the Justin Trudeau Liberals see that based on the fall fiscal update released last Thursday afternoon. They have increased spending and increased debt charges, but declared victory because they will spend less during the current year and coming months due to […]

BIZ-KILL

BIZ-KILL Some small businesses now told ineligible for CEBA loans could fold: CFIB Many small businesses found ineligible for federal COVID-19 emergency loans will struggle or even fail as they attempt to repay the previously forgivable portions, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) says. Corinne Pohlmann’s CFIB’s senior vice president for national affairs and […]

CHARGIN’ INTO CREDIT CONFLICT

CHARGIN’ INTO CREDIT CONFLICT Only 15% of small biz in survey rule out customer card fee. Canadians may see a jump in businesses adding credit card surcharges as restrictions on the practice lifted last week, though research from the Bank of Canada shows consumers have long been paying extra because of the payment option. A […]

PIERRE, FAIR AND SQUARE

PIERRE, FAIR AND SQUARE Tory boss reaching out to rivals and ex-leaders. For a man who’s supposedly divisive and ripping apart the Conservative party, Pierre Poilievre seems to be building a lot of bridges. It’s been two weeks since he won the conservative leadership, taking 68% of the points, but he’s made time to reach […]

WELL PM, YOU’RE NO HELP

WELL PM, YOU’RE NO HELP Punishes homeowners rather than cut spending The Bank of Canada has to do something about inflation. However, it is the only tool the government is using and it’s going to hit many like a wrecking ball. Last Wednesday, the bank announced its latest interest rate hike of 75 basis points, […]