I decided to write this post in response to the usual chatter that is generated, whenever the government decides to impose an increase on minimum wage. Usually, you will hear some form of Libertarian or Anarchist arguing that the increase in minimum wage will not only lead to higher prices,
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The Political Road Map: The Religion of Peace
Yesterday, Upon hearing about the bombing in Manchester, I exhibited the usual response. I had to find out more, what happened exactly, how many people were affected and who is claiming responsibility? When I usually read news articles, I make an effort to view the comments being expressed by both
Continue readingThe Political Road Map: Housing Market…Hot, Hot, Hot!
This morning Mayor John Tory was interviewed by CBC regarding the current state of Toronto’s housing market. When asked what he could do as the Mayor in order to assist many Toronto natives, who are facing the reality of leaving the city in order to pursue home ownership, Mayor John
Continue readingThe Political Road Map: Great Canadian Pot
Yesterday, after a much anticipated election promise, Justin Trudeau and his administration officially announced that marijuana will become legal for sale and consumption throughout all of Canada…In July of 2018…. While some may have begun partying and cheering at the announcement, others like myself are still scratching their head a
Continue readingThe Political Road Map: Nuclear Korea and Donald Trump
To begin, if you know someone who is currently working in South Korea, you may want to prepare their return home or at the very least…ensure they renegotiate any contract they are under for a larger sum. While many South Koreans have become used to the threats posed by the
Continue readingThe Political Road Map: Adult Assembly Required: Fake News
The term Fake News isn’t real! Surprised? Probably not, as we have been bombarded with the term Fake News as an action verb since the election of Donald Trump, in an effort to label news stories that are created in an effort to mislead. The term has garnered so much
Continue readingThe Political Road Map: The Middle Class Illusion
Are you middle class? Do you know where the middle class falls within society? Is it someone who earns up to $120,000 or someone averaging around $50,000 annually? Surprisingly, many people do not really know, they believe they fall within the middle class, when in reality they may either be
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