Manitoba class size plan faces $62 million price tag
Doer government weighs a three year arbitration moratorium on Bill 42 as school trustees and chambers seek to curb costs. Lowering elementary class sizes to 18 would cost over $62 million upfront plus $62 million annually for teachers, with limited evidence of improved student outcomes.
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Contrarians Question Markets Amid Mixed Economic Signals
Garth Turner argues against herd behavior as investors flee mutual funds while equities rally after the July holiday. He notes home sales slump and prices rise, job growth soars with low inflation, suggesting many may misread the cycle and overbet debt. The piece cites his book The Little Book of Financial Wisdom and references garth.ca.
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