Canadians can have a higher standard of living if we learn to take a broader perspective on economic issues. Our current thinking tends to be polarized.
Most working people have a job. Their paycheque is based on formal education, industry training and experience, their own personal intelligence, general ability, and work ethic.
Some people own a business. They are the risk-takers who often have all their financial assets invested in the business and in many cases have personal loans to finance it.
Both workers and business owners contribute greatly to our economic prosperity.
Now I am going to ask us to make a policy decision. How can we provide job security and financial benefits to all those in Ontario?
The key is jobs. Jobs provide a paycheque for…
