The politics of spending: How government budgets differ from corporate ones
Peter Watson discusses how politicians prioritize power retention over responsible spending for Canada, while businesspeople focus on profit. Motivations for politicians versus businesspeople is why Canada continues to overspend, writes Peter Watson. What strategy is needed to create a budget for the Canadian government versus a budget for a large Canadian company? We will consider […]
Government Spending Needs Better Management
Government spending should constantly evolve to reflect the needs of Canadians, writes Peter Watson. In conversations about government spending, it’s surprising how often I hear the same response. The government spends the way it does because that is the way it always has. You seldom hear that response when you’re talking about a business because […]