In this episode of Hart2Heart, Dr. Mike Hart sits down with Kirk Lubimov, a political commentator and entrepreneur, discussing the intersection of Canadian politics, economics, and immigration policies. Kirk shares his insights on the impact of recent government policies on Canada's economic landscape, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the implications of mass immigration. He also touches on topics such as public sector inefficiencies, the future of cryptocurrency, and the importance of making Canada an attractive destination for business investments.

Guest Bio and Links:

Kirk Lubimov is a political commentator and entrepreneur known for his insights on Canadian politics and economics. He focuses on the intersection of policy and economics, particularly in long-term views and their impacts on entrepreneurship and investment.

Listeners can learn more about Kirk Lubimov on X @KirkLubimov

Show Notes:

• (0:00) Welcome back to the Hart2Heart Podcast with Dr. Mike Hart

• (0:15) Dr. Hart introduces guest, Kirk Lubimov to the listeners

• (2:45) Discussion on Canada’s immigration policies

• (8:25) Decline in self-employment rates in Canada

• (10:45) Challenges faced by Canadian entrepreneurs

• (15:10) Medicinal mushrooms denied, MAID approved

• (20:30) Question: How does the fentanyl program work?

• (24:00) Bank of Canada’s rate cut and Economic Implications

• (29:20) Rate cutes and the immigration status

• (31:00) Future of housing prices and market predictions

• (38:00) Disparities in the housing market

• (42:00) Future predictions of the Canadian housing market

• (46:00) Rise in unemployment due to immigration

• (49:30) Listener questions

• (1:00:00) Kirk’s views on cryptocurrency and its benefits

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Dr. Mike Hart is a Cannabis Physician and Lifestyle Strategist. In April 2014, Dr. Hart became the first physician in London, Ontario to open a cannabis clinic. While Dr. Hart continues to treat patients at his clinic, his primary focus has shifted to correcting the medical cannabis educational gap that exists in the medical community.

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