Buddy can you spare 16.7 Trillion?
US debt crisis
Idol vs Idle
Pope Francis claims that big Business’ worship of money “idol” is robbing people of jobs and dignity
Can’t see the Fords for the trees
Detroit hopes converting 150,000 vacant lots to urban farming will boost the local economy after the collapse of the auto industry resulted in a loss of 435,000 jobs and bankruptcy.
Bull-shift
Matadors, displaced by European economic crisis and mounting ethical opposition, travel to South America to seek fame and fortune.
M.P. – Mega Pension
Many Canadian Members of Parliament will receive pensions over $100,000 per year
Luxury Trumps Affordable
Donald Trump announces new Trump Tower in Vancouver featuring luxury condos. Meanwhile studies show Vancouver’s high housing costs are driving out families and students.
Harping on Free Trade
Stephen Harper promotes free trade deal in first speech by a Canadian Prime Minister to the British Parliament in 70 years.
The Dawn of Tax Freedom Day!
Tax freedom day arrives two days later for Canadians this year
The Fall: Apple’s Cooked Books?
Apple CEO Tim Cook testifies before a Senate Committee about his Company’s tax-avoidance practices.
Underfunded Search and Rescue searches for Government’s lost 3-billion!
The auditor General’s report states that Canada’s Conservative Government can’t account for $3 billion earmarked for ant-terrorism. In the same report he reveals that Canada’s search and rescue capability is seriously hampered by under-funding and old equipment.
Hung, Drawn and Cultured 