Political Opinion and Cultural Critique Across Leaders and Media
The column attacks Paul Martin's governance and choices as prime minister portraying Adrienne Clarkson and Michaelle Jean as governor generals, contrasts with Jean Chrétien's tenure, notes on Tom Wolfe and The 40 Year Old Virgin, and cites Harry Frankfurt's On Bullshit as a best seller. It mocks political correctness and media narratives while name-dropping institutions and authors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Chretien
Paul Martin
Martin
Edsel
Dithers
Chretien
Adrienne Clarkson
Hong Kong
Rideau Hall
Haiti
Kaboom
France
Jean
Michaelle Jean
Canada
North America
Tom Wolfe
Harry J. Frankfurt
Globe and Mail
New York Times
Times
Mortgage Boom and Rate Moves Spark Housing Debate
The editorial notes rising real estate costs in Canada and explains how cheap money fuels the housing boom. It discusses how mortgage financing, rate hikes by the Bank of Canada, and the broader mortgage revolution affect homeowners and future housing demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Canada
Don’t wimp out on your mortgage now stay variable
The piece argues that variable rate mortgages VRMs remain the cheapest option as rates stay low. It cites prime rates around 4.5 percent and VRM offers near 4 percent, compares fixed five year rates at about 6 percent, and warns that rising rates would raise payments and curb spending. It advises against locking in, noting flexibility to switch later by a call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CIBC
TD Canada Trust
Canada
Rona
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Fotheringham’s World
Clarkson
Belinda Stronach
John Ralston Saul
Bloc Quebecois
No. 1
Paris
George Bush
Germany
Wall Street
Charlotte Simmons
U.S
Anguage Wolfe
Editorial
Mort
Turner