Myths and Movements About Public Spending
A list of eight common myths about Medicare, government spending, education, housing, and wages is analyzed. It argues Medicare did not originate with Tommy Douglas or cover all costs, cautions against assuming government spending is free, notes Manitoba payroll sizes, critiques university cost vs value, proposes affordable housing reforms, questions housing regulation control, and warns that higher minimum wages may reduce employment. The piece concludes that truth applied to public spending can spur growth.
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Small Business Week Highlights Canada's Entrepreneurs
The piece underscores the vital role of small and medium sized businesses in Canada, noting 1.3 million firms with 98 percent employing under 100 people. It cites 41 percent of GDP from SMEs, urges support in a changing economy, and promotes Oct 15 to 21 as Small Business Week to educate and network.
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