Why university education is the key to success for many in Ontario and across Canada
A university education will be the key to a successful career for many, writes Peter Watson. One million university graduates will be needed in Ontario over the next decade. A message to all students ready to attend university or will be in the coming years — this is your chance to build your foundation for […]
Canadian manufacturing reputation grows as Europe seeks trade partners
Peter Watson explains why Canada’s reputation, natural resources, and educated workforce position is to attract global business interest as Europe seeks alternatives to its trade relationships with the U.S. This has turned out to be a great opportunity for Canada. In a quickly changing world, we must just keep doing what we have been doing. […]
Canadian internal free trade barriers: Here’s why the provinces get a failing grade
Halfway through the year, a failing grade can be given to our federal government, the federal Opposition and Canadian media for their efforts promoting Canadian intra-provincial free trade. Build Canada reports Canada’s disappointing progress of creating internal free trade; it was reported that only 31 per cent of objectives have been achieved. The federal government […]
Why Canadians are reducing their alcohol consumption
Canadians reduced alcoholic consumption has financial implications, writes Peter Watson. Canadians are starting to say no to alcohol. Annual sales have declined the greatest amount during the last 20 years, according to Statistics Canada. A simple summertime cheers for many may now include water, soda pop on ice, or a warm cup of coffee or […]
Here’s the real score: How women’s expansion of professional sports is win-win for everyone
There are many financial and social advantages because women’s professional sports team are expanding in Canada, writes Peter Watson. Canadian women professional sports teams are expanding quickly, and that is good for Canadians and our economy. The Northern Super League operates in Canada, playing soccer in six cities including two from Ontario, Ottawa and Toronto. […]
CPP investment returns are trailing the market. Hint: The fix could lie in a lower-cost strategy
Canada Pension Plan investment results have been disappointing, and changes are needed, writes Peter Watson. Articles written about poor investment performance can be discouraging. Particularly so when the poor performance is reported by the Canada Pension Plan (CPP). CPP manages close to $800 billion on behalf of Canadians, and those funds are used to pay […]
Canada’s World Cup hosting: A billion-dollar gamble or a golden opportunity?
The 2026 World Cup is both a soccer tournament and a major investment for Canada. But here is the big question: Is this money well spent? The starting point is economics. Supply and demand are the two forces that determine who pays and who profits. The supply of this word-class event is low. Only one […]
The $210B ‘free trade’ problem: Why Canada must eliminate internal trade barriers
My wish list for Canada is to evolve into a stronger country that can prosper and be economically successful despite the deterioration of a historically strong relationship with our neighbour south of the border. Our federal government has to excel. The Liberals are in power, and their role is to lead. On the other hand, […]
Why managing your team of financial advisers is an important task
There are similarities to how our Prime Minister is trying to manage our country and how individuals manage their finances. The idea for this column came from the news that Prime Minister Carney is considering whether Canada should join the European Union. This would be a strategic move to further develop our European relationships and […]
Here is why Canada might soon need Universal Basic Income
Expect changes to how the federal government reacts if Artificial Intelligence causes job loss, and why we will need to offer UBI, writes Peter Watson. If the adoption of AI results in millions of people losing their jobs, many predict the federal government will have to provide a Universal Basic Income (UBI). In theory, that […]