FELDSTED -- 39 true democracies, in the UN, are heavily outnumbered by third world nations seeking handouts. It’s one more reason to shun the Useless Nations
What are government ministers and our Prime Minister doing “campaigning” in Africa at our expense? There is no tangible benefit for Canada or Canadians in this endeavour. Canada’s gross national income is about $1.679 trillion dollars. We are not spending quite 0.3% on African development or just under $5 billion annually. The United Nations wants Canada to hit a target of 0.7% or $11,753 billion. That is an increase of about $6.7 billion per year drawn out of our economy. This government is projecting a deficit of $19.8 billion for the current fiscal year. Someone is rowing madly with one oar in the water. This is insane. “Africa, with its 54 voting countries, is a kingmaker of sorts in the secret ballot at the UN General Assembly’s 190-plus countries.” This is an assembly of kingdoms, theocracies, dictatorships and tyrannies that rule with iron fists and have dismal human rights records . Funds intended for development wind up in the bank accounts ...