whataboutcanada
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Let’s talk about Canada. Let’s discuss the good and the not-so-good things about Canada, politics, economics, immigration, justice, religion…
Any topic is allowed that is not racist, hateful or vulgar. That should leave lots of options…
Latest Blog Posts
- Canada’s debt to rise to 1/2 a trillion dollars. on Nov 18, 2009 in Canadian Economics Canadian Politics being Canadian Canadian Economy
I have read that the Canadian debt will reach the 500 billion mark sometime this Sunday. That is more that 15,000.00 worth of debt for every Canadian not including pension and infrastructure debt. I have seen a lot of press lately about people wantin...
- Our Privacy, how much are we responsible for? on Nov 13, 2009 in Canadian General Canadian Issues being Canadian privacy
My wife who is about to embark on her teaching career was warned when she did her student teaching orientation to clean up and secure any social networking especially Face Book. The reason for this was students will check and will use the information...
- Unions in Canada on Nov 12, 2009 in Canadian Issues Canadian Politics Business Canadian Economy
I am not sure where I stand in Canada in regards to unions. I am self employed so I am not a member of a union or ever have been a member of any union. My wife though is a member of a union. I live in Edmonton Alberta and have seen the best unions [.
- Remembrance Day on Nov 11, 2009 in Canadian General Canadian Issues being Canadian
Today I started remembering people I have met in the past that served in wars and what their stories were. There was an underlying theme of horror, boredom and reward. But all of them said they would do it again based on what was known at that time.
- Todays by-elections on Nov 9, 2009 in Canadian Issues Canadian Politics parliament
I am only taking passing interest in todays by-elections. I notice pundits are trying to spin them already. What I have been reading this is a test of Iggy’s leadership, will the Tories make inroads, will the NDP gain some momentum, will the Bl...
- What should Canadian politicians get paid? on Nov 4, 2009 in Canadian Issues Canadian Politics parliament
A lot of people will say our politicians get paid to much, some say not enough, others say who cares. I am probably in the group that says they may not be paid enough. How much money would it take to have quality people spend their money to get a job...
- Changes to credit card fees!!!!!! on Nov 3, 2009 in Canadian General Canadian Banks Canadian Economics Canadian Politics
I am asking all Canadians out there to make a stand against the banks raising fees again. By the looks at it they are considering or have made changes to the way fees are charged for merchants and consumers when using credit cards and interact cards.
