It happens each and every year. We mark “Freedom Tax Day” in the middle of June. This is the point in the calendar year where each working Canadian is now ‘officially’ earning money for themselves, and not Government. We learn more about the significance of the day from Jake Fuss, Director of Fiscal Studies at the Fraser Institute.

Alberta’s controversial “Energy War Room,” has shut down and will be integrated into the Province’s ‘Intergovernmental Relations Department’. We discuss the closure of the ‘war room’ and the future of the Oil Sands with Markham Hislop, Energy journalist and Publisher at “Energi Media”.

Finally, the ‌weather is nice, kids are wrapping up another school year, and it’s time to take a little vacation. That is, if you can afford to! We catch up with Bruce Sellery, CEO of Credit Canada, for some tips to help you navigate your summer finances.