Canadian Politics Thread

Crann na Beatha

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el diablo

JT26 wrote: »

For discussion relating to both provincial and federal politics.
I see the NDP government have announcement a massive budget deficit of over 6.1 billion dollars in Alberta.so have a range of measures including massive borrowing for the next couple of years
Sure the oil industry has taken a hit recently but what the hell was going on here before that?Thank you conservatives!
Federally whats your opinions of the Liberals getting back in?

I believe Alberta will suffer badly now that the Liberals are in power. And Notley and the NDP seem to be way out their depth in attempting to manage the Alberta economy.
So basically I have a pretty low opinion of both parties. I'm just pleased that NDP didn't get elected federally. :pac:

Crann na Beatha

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Manitoba2015

JT26 wrote: »

What province are you in bud?

The fact be has mentioned Alberta twice would make me think that one

el diablo

Yep, Alberta.

el diablo

Can't say I'm too optimistic about the future of Canada's economy with selfie-boy in charge. Come back Stephen Harper, all is forgiven.

Does anyone think that Obama, Putin etc would see this guy as anything more than a pushover?

circular flexing

It will be interesting to see the result of the federal budget coming up in a couple of weeks time.

In the meantime, the loonie is starting to recover against the dollar, which is a good sign. Not sure if it's all doom and gloom.

el diablo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4811viyarc

Crann na Beatha

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el diablo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8Kj-R4Ja08

Ardillaun

Crann na Beatha wrote: »

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Alberta has been foolish with its money for decades. The federal government has been blamed for taking too much in transfers but the province has to shoulder blame as well. They should be sitting on a large rainy day fund to see out the dip in oil revenue.

el diablo

Ardillaun wrote: »

Alberta has been foolish with its money for decades. The federal government has been blamed for taking too much in transfers but the province has to shoulder blame as well. They should be sitting on a large rainy day fund to see out the dip in oil revenue.

The main reason is because Alberta has contributed well over $200 billion in equalization payments over the decades to "have not" provinces (especially Quebec) and is still to this day a net contributor.

Ardillaun

el diablo wrote: »

The main reason is because Alberta has contributed well over $200 billion in equalization payments over the decades to "have not" provinces (especially Quebec) and is still to this day a net contributor.

It's not the only reason. Alberta could have saved a lot more than it did. Those lefties in Norway could teach them a thing or two about fiscal prudence.

el diablo

Ardillaun wrote: »

It's not the only reason. Alberta could have saved a lot more than it did. Those lefties in Norway could teach them a thing or two about fiscal prudence.

It's true that Alberta squandered a lot of its oil wealth but you can't really compare a sovereign nation with a province within a country. Apples and oranges. Alberta doesn't have control over much of its own finances.

Crann na Beatha

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Ardillaun

el diablo wrote: »

It's true that Alberta squandered a lot of its oil wealth but you can't really compare a sovereign nation with a province within a country. Apples and oranges. Alberta doesn't have control over much of its own finances.

It has considerable control. A lot of money was squandered by the Tories over the decades. They should have been taxing and saving for the rainy day instead of bragging about the Alberta advantage.

Ardillaun

Crann na Beatha wrote: »

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Now in Newfoundland. Previously in Alberta and BC.

el diablo

Just the type of fearless, decisive leadership that's required in these turbulent times eh.

el diablo

This is how Justin plans to reduce his plastic waste.... :rolleyes:

greenteaicedtea

Andrew Scheer doesn't believe in gay marriage, in this video from 2005 that they dug up.

Considering he doesn't attend gay pride parades, he probably hasn't changed his views from the 2005 video

There are problems with Justin Trudeau but at least he is living in the 21st century unlike the Conservative party

el diablo

greenteaicedtea wrote: »

Andrew Scheer doesn't believe in gay marriage, in this video from 2005 that they dug up.

Considering he doesn't attend gay pride parades, he probably hasn't changed his views from the 2005 video

There are problems with Justin Trudeau but at least he is living in the 21st century unlike the Conservative party

That was fourteen years ago. A bunch of the Liberals also didn't believe in gay marriage at that time. The Muslims in the Liberal cabinet also refuse to attend the Pride parades which are just open displays of degeneracy these days anyway. Another four years of Trudeau and his Libs would be disastrous for Canada.

circular flexing

el diablo wrote: »

That was fourteen years ago. A bunch of the Liberals also didn't believe in gay marriage at that time. The Muslims in the Liberal cabinet also refuse to attend the Pride parades which are just open displays of degeneracy these days anyway. Another four years of Trudeau and his Libs would be disastrous for Canada.

I think it's fair to say that all the candidates have their issues and none are exactly inspiring. I think though that Trudeau is still the most likeable and that Scheer is not being helped by the antics of Kenney or Ford in their respective provinces. I expect Liberals will win the most seats but not a majority and will need NDP to prop them up. Not sure it will be the disaster you think it will be.

el diablo

circular flexing wrote: »

I think it's fair to say that all the candidates have their issues and none are exactly inspiring. I think though that Trudeau is still the most likeable and that Scheer is not being helped by the antics of Kenney or Ford in their respective provinces. I expect Liberals will win the most seats but not a majority and will need NDP to prop them up. Not sure it will be the disaster you think it will be.

Be careful of what mainstream media you consume in Canada. Both CBC and CTV are bought and paid for by the Liberal government and have an extreme leftist bias. A Liberal majority will be a disaster. A Liberal and NDP government will be catastrophic for Canada. Expect separation referendums in Alberta and Sask if that happens. Trudeau is in no way likeable. He is deeply corrupt, absolutely out of his depth and is working for the globalists rather than Canadians.

circular flexing

el diablo wrote: »

Be careful of what mainstream media you consume in Canada. Both CBC and CTV are bought and paid for by the Liberal government and have an extreme leftist bias. A Liberal majority will be a disaster. A Liberal and NDP government will be catastrophic for Canada. Expect separation referendums in Alberta and Sask if that happens. Trudeau is in no way likeable. He is deeply corrupt, absolutely out of his depth and is working for the globalists rather than Canadians.

Ah you're one of those types. Well, no point in debating with you, unlikely to get anything coherent.

el diablo

circular flexing wrote: »

Ah you're one of those types. Well, no point in debating with you, unlikely to get anything coherent.

:rolleyes:

One of what type? Great way to evade the issue.

el diablo

Oh Canada.....

circular flexing

el diablo wrote: »

Be careful of what mainstream media you consume in Canada. Both CBC and CTV are bought and paid for by the Liberal government and have an extreme leftist bias. A Liberal majority will be a disaster. A Liberal and NDP government will be catastrophic for Canada. Expect separation referendums in Alberta and Sask if that happens. Trudeau is in no way likeable. He is deeply corrupt, absolutely out of his depth and is working for the globalists rather than Canadians.

Guess we’re done for now.

jme2010

circular flexing wrote: »

Guess we’re done for now.

What does any of this mean for prospective new Canadians? Any changes?