Canada is about to go over $1 TRILLION in federal debt. Frightening times. Our friends at the Canadian Taxpayers Federation lay it out:
"First, even if some temporary emergency spending is necessary, it can’t explain why the Trudeau government has managed to get such poor returns. Canada’s deficit has increased the most among its G7 peer countries and yet still has the highest unemployment rate. In fact, it sent a whopping $54 billion out the door to compensate Canadians for $21 billion in lost income. Helping people out is one thing, but piling up new debt to send people two dollars for every one dollar they’ve lost is a very expensive way to miss the target." ... See MoreSee Less
Apparently the NDP love affordable housing -- except near their own vacation homes. From The Tyee:
"The BC NDP has repeatedly campaigned on promises to increase the supply of affordable housing, and the government even has a 30-point plan to achieve its goals.
"But on Galiano Island, people seeking approval for an affordable rental project have run up against the party’s president, Craig Keating, who is among those opposing their project.
"Keating and his wife Joanne Young own a vacation home on 2.1 hectares near the proposed site, as well as a second house that they offer for short-term rentals through Airbnb and other websites."
As Doc Holliday once told Wyatt Earp, "Apparently, my hypocrisy knows no bounds." ... See MoreSee Less
Congratulations to Lincor Enterprises Ltd, which has won the 2020 ICBA Gord Stewart Award for its outstanding Industrial Athletes Injury Prevention Program.
The Gord Stewart Award is presented annually by ICBA and WorkSafeBC to acknowledge individuals and companies for their efforts in the prevention of workplace incidents, injuries and illnesses. The award recognizes the employee or team of employees who come up with an innovative program, policy, tool or project that demonstrates a proven accomplishment in the area of health and safety for the construction industry sector. The Award comes with a $5,000 prize.
In 2020, Lincor Enterprises started a pilot program using technology and a team of contracted physiotherapists to provide a personalized, engaging and comprehensive physiotherapy program. This innovative new program initiative is designed to add value to their existing Health and Wellness program by connecting staff with a unique set of services not previously available to construction companies in British Columbia.
MORE AT THE LINK! ... See MoreSee Less
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Some folks in Vancouver have had enough with constantly rising taxes and new bureaucracy. ... See MoreSee Less
Indigenous business leader Chris Sankey makes a compelling case for oil and gas in today's The Vancouver Sun:
"COVID-19 and the attendant economic recession have hit our communities hard. I am seeing more alcohol abuse, depression and suicide. I am seeing a lack of hope, particularly among the young. And I fear it will only get worse with the latest lockdown.
"I often ask myself: What would have happened if our economy was stronger and more resilient heading into this pandemic? What would have happened if our people had already had all of these opportunities in place, with the revenues and savings they would have created for our families and nations?
"We can’t miss these once-in-a-generation opportunities anymore.
"Indigenous communities, rural and urban municipalities, businesses and workers throughout B.C. are calling on the provincial and federal governments to fully support our resource development industries and help us ensure a strong recovery." ... See MoreSee Less
