Wednesday, March 21, 2007
That For Doodly-Squat, Jim!
The federal government's budget offers little or nothing for that large segment of taxpayers comprising the age group of 45 - 65 years (generally those without children under 18); singles; and precious little for seniors over 65.
The middle age group for the most part, have no children under 18 years old. The over 65 crowd gets a whopping $155 per year extra from the Age credit and may benefit from income splitting if both spouses have disproportionate incomes. If you are single, (young or old) forget it. You get zip. Other crumbs may be available subject to age, income, lifestyle, or driving habits.
However, in British Columbia, we aren't even sure if the budget applies to us. In his budget speech, Jim said: "...we take pride in the spectacular beauty of our country and aspire to preserve it. From the majestic peaks of the Rocky Mountains to the rugged shores of Newfoundland and Labrador, many of the most beautiful places on earth are in Canada..."
Jim, for your information the Pacific Ocean doesn't lap onto the shores of Banff! Looking from Ottawa, you will find British Columbia on the other side of the Rocky Mountains.
The middle age group for the most part, have no children under 18 years old. The over 65 crowd gets a whopping $155 per year extra from the Age credit and may benefit from income splitting if both spouses have disproportionate incomes. If you are single, (young or old) forget it. You get zip. Other crumbs may be available subject to age, income, lifestyle, or driving habits.
However, in British Columbia, we aren't even sure if the budget applies to us. In his budget speech, Jim said: "...we take pride in the spectacular beauty of our country and aspire to preserve it. From the majestic peaks of the Rocky Mountains to the rugged shores of Newfoundland and Labrador, many of the most beautiful places on earth are in Canada..."
Jim, for your information the Pacific Ocean doesn't lap onto the shores of Banff! Looking from Ottawa, you will find British Columbia on the other side of the Rocky Mountains.
Saturday, March 17, 2007
Where's John?
John Baird has been unusually and strangely absent from Prime Minister Harper's recent Trans Canada soapbox grandstanding vote buying environmental announcements.
Has John become too toxic to handle?
Has John become too toxic to handle?
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
Victoria Cross Devalued
The Unknown Soldier is, by all accounts, unknown.
The Canadian Victoria Cross is "awarded for the most conspicuous bravery, a daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice, or extreme devotion to duty, in the presence of the enemy."
What act or acts did the Unknown Soldier do to deserve this award?
It seems our most "pre-eminent" military award has been seriously devalued by the Conservative government.
The Canadian Victoria Cross is "awarded for the most conspicuous bravery, a daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice, or extreme devotion to duty, in the presence of the enemy."
What act or acts did the Unknown Soldier do to deserve this award?
It seems our most "pre-eminent" military award has been seriously devalued by the Conservative government.
Labels: Conservatives, military, Victoria Cross
Friday, March 02, 2007
Accountability - To Be Or Not To Be.
According to CanWest News as reported in the Vancouver Sun today, the Prime Minister, Ministers and government staffers eat like Kings and Queens while flying on military Challenger jets. Even more suprising, the article claims the Prime Minister and his son flew to Toronto for a hockey game on a Challenger last October.
Surely the reporter must be mistaken. The Conservatives preach accountability, therefore this simply cannot be! Shame on the reporter. He should apologize to the Prime Minister.
Surely the reporter must be mistaken. The Conservatives preach accountability, therefore this simply cannot be! Shame on the reporter. He should apologize to the Prime Minister.
Labels: accountability, Conservatives, Harper
