Hello again friends … it’s Day Seven, and that means a look back at the
commentaries and opinions on political, social and economic issues that came up
during this past week.
Let’s get underway right off with commentary number ten from John
Feldsted;
#10 … Whether
the handgun is used to commit crimes, aggression against a rival, or in defense
of another gang or drug dealer, innocent bystanders are in jeopardy (August
12th)
… our approach to people who possess illegal
handguns or who have and use guns in the commission of a crime needs a serious
overhaul. The spate of shootings in Toronto was caused by people. They were
settling scores or in disputes over criminal territory …
#9 … I
am looking straight at Canadians and being honest the way I always have ...
we said we are committed to balanced budgets and we are ... and we will balance
that budget in 2019 ~~ Justin Trudeau in 2015 (August 13th)
… a recent study by the Fraser Institute found
that in 2018 Canadians paid an average of 44% of their annual income in
taxes. That’s more than housing, food, and other necessitates costs
combined. So where is all of this money actually going?
#8 … ROTHENBURGER -- No
matter who they come up with to replace Myhill-Jones, it’s going to be a
two-party race, and the NDP isn’t going to be in it (August 13th)
… the recent resignation of Gina Myhill-Jones
as the NDP candidate in Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo is symbolic of the general
state of the New Democrats’ fortunes in Canadian politics right now. Myhill-Jones
was a candidate who did little more than fill a place on the ballot …
#7 … Looking at WorkSafe
BC work related incidents for the month of July, the jobsite is still a
dangerous place for BC workers (August 12th)
… other
areas of concern for serious workplace injury, and serious-injury rates,
include asbestos ... confined spaces ... cranes, film and production, marine
accidents, oil and gas production, process safety ... agriculture ... as well
as bullying, harassment and discrimination. Two things, stood out for me, in
the information provided by WorkSafeBC … (August
12th)
#6 … The
government of British Columbia needs to ensure ALL workers share in the wealth
and prosperity that is available -- or at least should be available (August
15th)
… if it is an NDP majority, or NDP / Green Party
coalition, there will be an easier and conciliatory process that could well see
further contracts with increases of 2% per year negotiated. If not an NDP, or
NDP / Green government, whoever is elected could very well find it hard to try
and keep a lid on wage increases for government employees ... and here’s why …
#5 …
Forestry Critic and MLA
John Rustad says it’s ‘unacceptable’
that municipal leaders and regional districts had to try and handle forestry crisis
alone, without leadership from the provincial government (August 15th)
… “My concern is
that the province waited until ten weeks before a federal election before it
finally decided to act. Layoffs and mill shutdowns have been happening for
months and the provincial government has done nothing to help workers and their
families except ask Ottawa for help at the very last minute.”
#4 … BC
NDP government crows about latest labour stats, however all age groups and
genders awash with MINUS signs (August 12th)
… last week,
the BC NDP government was crowing about provincial labour stats from August 9th. In some area there were positive signs, however
as you can see, all ages groups and genders were awash with minus signs …
#3 … ADAM OLSEN - If that is
the precedent he is setting, then I
guess nobody needs to be accountable for anything under his leadership (August 17th)
… I’ve been
watching this affair unfold. I held my tongue as our Members of Parliament
worked to expose the truth from one side of the issue and the others. Without
being in Ottawa I decided it's best to let my federal colleagues do their work.
So why comment now ... what has changed? …
#2 … Despite millions government rakes in from cigarette
and alcohol taxes, legalized cannabis, and all manner of gambling sources ... people
have resorted to Crowd-Funding for addictions treatment (August 10th)
… in all the discussion about tackling the opioid crisis, no one is
talking about affordable access to treatment beds and recovery facilities … there
are recovery beds available across the province but John Horgan and the NDP
refuse to fund them …
And lastly … the number one post of the week … the one which was reread
the most, and which actually goes back to the previous week …
#1 … BC
Hydro illegally adding GST to the Customer Crisis Fund (no matter how
little the amount) – only makes it worse (August 9th)
… GST is charged on retail purchases, real estate sales, and personal
services. Is the Customer Crisis fund a retail purchase? NO, it is not! Is the Customer Crisis fund a
real estate sale? Definitely Not! Is the
Customer Crisis fund a personal service?
It certainly isn’t …
And there you have it. I hope
this has offered you the opportunity to catch up on anything you missed, and I’d
also like to take the opportunity to encourage you to pass this email on to others
you feel may wish to read any or all of them.
Got a story you think we should consider? Pass the info on by emailing bcpoliandmore@gmail.com … and any and all comments are also welcome to that email address.
AND … please feel free to comment on any post, directly to the blog site, in then Comment Section below each commentary.
Got a story you think we should consider? Pass the info on by emailing bcpoliandmore@gmail.com … and any and all comments are also welcome to that email address.
AND … please feel free to comment on any post, directly to the blog site, in then Comment Section below each commentary.
Bye for now … and enjoy the rest of your day!
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