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Should the government spend money to lobby itself?

WATERLOO CHRONICLE: When we see campaigns like Freeze The Industry we need to ask some tough questions. Why is the government spending money to lobby itself?

Vancouver Airbnbs will now require licences and face several regulations

KELOWNA NOW: “Adding in a $49 license is nothing but a cash grab that has nothing to do with safety or quality. The City has simply identified something that consumers like, and decided that it can generate revenue off of it” said David Clement of Consumer Choice Center.

BIV on Roundhouse November 10

BUSINESS VANCOUVER: On the latest show, Consumer Choice Center’s David Clement explains why Vancouver’s empty homes tax won’t address the city’s affordable housing issues.

Consumer group calls Vancouver’s proposed regulations for Airbnb “nothing but a tax grab”

GEORGIA STRAIGHT: A consumer-advocacy group has accused the City of Vancouver of orchestrating a “cash grab” as part of its efforts to regulate Airbnb and other short-term rental services.

Trudeau Should See NAFTA Renegotiation As His Biggest Priority

HUFFINGTON POST: Trump needs to be shown that protectionism south of the border hurts American and Canadian consumers as much as it helps hand-picked American producers.

Consumers Lose No Matter Who Wins The U.S.-Canada Jet Subsidy War

HUFFINGTON POST: Consumers in all countries will get a bad deal if these tariffs go through, and they’ll be worse off.

New Brunswick, Canada Sets up Crown Corporation to Oversee Legal Cannabis Sales

GANJAPRENEUR: New Brunswick, Canada’s government has established a Crown corporation which will oversee the sale of recreational cannabis in the province.

Ontario Residents Not Supportive Of Government Pot Stores

WINDSOR SQUARE: A new poll conducted by Nanos Research says it has found out that the majority of Ontario’s residents do not support the government getting involved in the sale of cannabis.

Easy on the taxes re marijuana, says consumer advocate

HAMILTON SPECTATOR: The marijuana boom is going to hit Canada in 2018, but our country’s regulators are going to stifle potential growth.

Vancouver Airbnb tax the wrong way to go

ROUNDHOUSE RADIO: Vancouver officials would be smart to avoid the tax on Airbnb.

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