Skip to main content

“I am a Canadian, free to speak without fear, free to worship in my own way, free to stand for what I think right, free to oppose what I believe wrong, or free to choose those who shall govern my country. This heritage of freedom I pledge to uphold for myself and all mankind.” ~~ John G. Diefenbaker

WHAT’S NEW TODAY? Well apparently, the cheque is in the mail and it’s being built


Just in case you didn’t know it. “Metro Vancouver is home to some of the fastest-growing cities in Canada.”

AND … “Modern, efficient transit systems are needed more than ever to reduce traffic congestion, connect businesses and communities, and meet the needs of a rapidly growing population.”

This afternoon Justin Trudeau, and BC Premier John Horgan, announced more than $3 billion in federal and provincial funding for two major rapid transit projects in Metro Vancouver … the Broadway Subway project … and the Surrey-Newton-Guildford Light Rail Transit project.

Luckily however, at least one reporter was on the ball asking, “All of these things have been announced before – why are we here – is this just a photo op?”


Regrettably, while listening to the live feed of the (re)announcement, I missed the name of the female reporter, however let me offer my congratulations for the question being asked, as it DOE NOT happen often enough – and it should!

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, stick handled the question admirably, with typical Trudeau mush … it’s not a photo op -- co-operation between levels of government – two levels of government investing in the future – negotiating through difficulties – blah, blah, blah.

So, it was left to NDP Premier Horgan receiving the pass from Trudeau, and attempting the goal.

“WHAT’S NEW TODAY?  Well the cheque is in the mail and it’s being built.”, said Horgan.

So yah … it actually really was a photo op … and indeed, as we all know, everything HAD BEEN announced before.

BUT … the smiles between the two, the comradely bromance on display (as they stick-handled through, and evaded answering the question), WAS on display for all to see.

But just in case you’re wondering, the Government of Canada will contribute $1.37 billion to the two projects, while BC’s government tosses in $1.82 billion, along with another $1.23 billion from Translink, the City of Vancouver, and the City of Surrey.

And, according to a BC government media release sent out a short time ago:
The Broadway Subway will be able to move 5,100 more passengers per hour, in each direction, compared to the existing bus service it will replace.  Meantime in Surrey, the Light Rail Transit (LRT) project will take people from one end of the line to the other in approximately 27 minutes.

Oh, by the way, did you know there’s a municipal election on the way in October.  Yah right, but remember, it wasn’t a photo op.

In Kamloops, I’m Alan Forseth.  Anything you’d care to say about the non-photo op Photo Op?  Post it down below in the Comments Section which follows.
Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

GORDON F. D. WILSON: When The Trick Masquerades as The Treat

Thirty-seven years ago, Halloween 1987, I became the leader of the BC Liberal Party.   British Columbia was badly polarized. Social Credit held one side and the NDP the other. It had been twelve years, 1975, since Liberal MLAs Garde Gardom, Pat McGeer, and Alan Williams had walked away from their party to join Social Credit, one year after the lone Progressive Conservative MLA Hugh Curtis had abandoned his party to sit with Bill Bennett, the son and heir apparent to long-serving BC Premier, WAC Bennett.   An unwritten agreement by the biggest Canadian political shareholders, the federal Liberals and Conservatives, decided that if British Columbia was to remain a lucrative franchise from a revenue perspective, they couldn’t risk splitting the electoral vote and electing the real enemy, the NDP, so no resources would be used to finance either a Liberal or Conservative party provincially.   “There are two sides to every street,” I was told by a very prominent Canadian businessman who cont
Post a Comment
Read more

FORSETH: As a BC Conservative member, and campaign worker, I will again state that the fact these errors were found -- AND brought to light BY Elections BC -- shows the system IS working

Sadly, two and a half weeks after the BC provincial election campaign, those who want to undermine our political process are still at.  PLUS, we also have one who doesn’t even live in our country, never mind our province. I speak of the buffoon running for President of the United States, who has poisoned the well when it comes to faith in the electoral process. Just today alone, comments such as the following, were being made of posts that I shared online: ... all the votes they keep finding has just favoured NDP on in all critical ridings and soon they will flip another riding in favour of NDP, Come on. ... Elections BC has ridiculed British Columbians, and I no longer have confidence or trust in their process and competence regarding the results Then there are others online, with comments like these – who are claiming fraud in the October 19th election: ... Who is the oversight for Elections BC? They should be investigated for election fraud! ... Fraudulent election ... should be red
Post a Comment
Read more

“With the talent and dedication of this caucus we will hold David Eby to account for his government’s out of control spending and ongoing failures in healthcare, public safety and addictions" — John Rustad

Today, John Rustad, Leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia, proudly unveiled his shadow cabinet, a dynamic team of talented individuals ready to hold David Eby’s disastrous government accountable and present a strong alternative vision for British Columbia. “ Our shadow cabinet is a diverse and experienced group, committed to restoring prosperity, public safety, and affordability for every British Columbian ,” said Rustad. “ With experts in every field, we are focused on delivering real solutions for the challenges our province faces .” Rustad emphasized the historic appointment of Aaliya Warbus as House Leader. The shadow cabinet reflects the Conservative Party’s vision to build a brighter future for British Columbia. The appointments are as follows: Leadership Positions : Aaliya Warbus – House Leader Bruce Banman – Whip Sheldon Claire – Deputy Whip Portfolios : Tony Luck – Municipal Affairs and Local Government Sharon Hartwell – Rural Communities and Rural Development I
Post a Comment
Read more

Labels

Show more