Liberal Minority Government 2025 - ???

[Czech_pivo]

You cannot be so politically biased to think our economic situation was milk and honey before the US went into Iran, and this as since ruined a once great plan ? At best the Iran conflict has just sped things up a little.

Carney carries the blame not just for his time in office but his party's time in Government. The party that has driven this country into the ground and then convinced Canadians that it is best choice to get us out.

People are expecting delivery on that.

I don't think that.

I'm simply saying that right now, the spike in gas prices from the roughly 1.35 price up to 1.80+ is a direct result of the US/Israeli/Iran war - AND when food prices spike up because of a direct spike in gas/oil, its the same thing.

 

[Halifax Tar]

I don't think that.

I'm simply saying that right now, the spike in gas prices from the roughly 1.35 price up to 1.80+ is a direct result of the US/Israeli/Iran war - AND when food prices spike up because of a direct spike in gas/oil, its the same thing.

Our economic situation, housing situation, the price of food and food inflation, it was all shit before Iran; and now the price of gas is just a useful deflection.

 

[QV]

Canada had the highest rate of food inflation of all it's peer nations before Iran.

Canada could be really stepping up in spite of the Russian or Iran situations, but this country has squandered it's potential for O&G export. This country is cooked.

 

[Halifax Tar]

Canada had the highest rate of food inflation of all it's peer nations before Iran.

I know saying Canada is broken is faux pas now... but....

We're at least not in tip top shape or in a good position ATM.

 

[Quirky]

This country is cooked.

The seals will continue to clap for carney.

 

[QV]

I know saying Canada is broken is faux pas now... but....

We're at least not in tip top shape or in a good position ATM.

It's not like Canada can turn around on a dime and react to world situations that should be anticipated in the first place... even if it wanted to now it's too late. The infrastructure isn't in place, there is still the industrial carbon tax chasing away business, tanker bans, FN "veto's", lack of political will, lack of public engagement, meaningless MOUs... etc etc. Cooked!

 

[Halifax Tar]

It's not like Canada can turn around on a dime and react to world situations that should be anticipated in the first place... even if it wanted to now it's too late. The infrastructure isn't in place, there is still the industrial carbon tax chasing away business, tanker bans, FN "veto's", lack of political will, lack of public engagement, meaningless MOUs... etc etc. Cooked!

This didn't happen over night. Its been on going for a decade +. We're like that cousin who lives in a world of over draft and consumer debt and their roof just blew off...

The cover on fiscal mismanagement has been torn off...

 

[Remius]

Can’t say I’m opposed to this idea.

Proposal to cut OAS for high-income seniors could save billions

A University of British Columbia professor says changes to Old Age Security (OAS) could help reduce Canada’s projected $78-billion deficit.

www.ctvnews.ca

 

[HavokFour]

Lots of talk about this "D7" (or D8?) lately.

Carney's Grand Ambition On Trade Does Not Include Trump​

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[Remius]

Lots of talk about this "D7" (or D8?) lately.

Carney's Grand Ambition On Trade Does Not Include Trump​

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We should thank Trump for not including Trump.

 

[MilEME09]

Canada had the highest rate of food inflation of all it's peer nations before Iran.

Canada could be really stepping up in spite of the Russian or Iran situations, but this country has squandered it's potential for O&G export. This country is cooked.

O&G exports wont do much to deal with food inflation, 5% of the 7% in food inflation this past year have been importation related costs. Now if you are saying we should take control of gas prices domestically as a net producer of oil, congrats thats the old NEP. Canada will forever face higher food inflation as long as we are an importer of food, which will likely be forever.

 

[IKnowNothing]

Can’t say I’m opposed to this idea.

Proposal to cut OAS for high-income seniors could save billions

A University of British Columbia professor says changes to Old Age Security (OAS) could help reduce Canada’s projected $78-billion deficit.

www.ctvnews.ca

Kershaw's not new news- but two interesting points for me- the polling support, and a 3rd party other than Kershaw fronting more specific and aggressive ideas than just "the clawback threshold are end point are too high- let's lower them."

Openly inferring that there should be equity with CBB thresholds is major movement in the discussion.

 

[QV]

O&G exports wont do much to deal with food inflation, 5% of the 7% in food inflation this past year have been importation related costs. Now if you are saying we should take control of gas prices domestically as a net producer of oil, congrats thats the old NEP. Canada will forever face higher food inflation as long as we are an importer of food, which will likely be forever.

I'm saying jacking up production and export creates jobs, business revenue, and government revenue (royalties and corp tax) resulting in the ability to fund other necessities better while lowering consumer taxes and fuel prices.

Cheap plentiful energy is a fundamental catalyst for economic growth, driving production, lower costs, and higher standards of living. By reducing the cost of energy-intensive processes, it enables the expansion of industries, encourages innovation, and supports the development of new, high-energy-intensity technologies.

Pushing up exports would also displace dictator O&G to a degree.

 

[MilEME09]

I'm saying jacking up production and export creates jobs, business revenue, and government revenue (royalties and corp tax) resulting in the ability to fund other necessities better while lowering consumer taxes and fuel prices.

Cheap plentiful energy is a fundamental catalyst for economic growth, driving production, lower costs, and higher standards of living. By reducing the cost of energy-intensive processes, it enables the expansion of industries, encourages innovation, and supports the development of new, high-energy-intensity technologies.

Pushing up exports would also displace dictator O&G to a degree.

We are still slaves to the international oil market unless you are suggesting we revive part of the NEP and domestically regulate fuel prices

 

[Quirky]

Can’t say I’m opposed to this idea.

Proposal to cut OAS for high-income seniors could save billions

A University of British Columbia professor says changes to Old Age Security (OAS) could help reduce Canada’s projected $78-billion deficit.

www.ctvnews.ca

I agree in the financial sense, but on the other hand you're being penalized for being successful. Give it to everyone or no one.

 

[QV]

We are still slaves to the international oil market unless you are suggesting we revive part of the NEP and domestically regulate fuel prices

Well then, I guess we maintain the "do nothing" COA.

Cooked!

 

[Czech_pivo]

I'm saying jacking up production and export creates jobs, business revenue, and government revenue (royalties and corp tax) resulting in the ability to fund other necessities better while lowering consumer taxes and fuel prices.

Cheap plentiful energy is a fundamental catalyst for economic growth, driving production, lower costs, and higher standards of living. By reducing the cost of energy-intensive processes, it enables the expansion of industries, encourages innovation, and supports the development of new, high-energy-intensity technologies.

Pushing up exports would also displace dictator O&G to a degree.

Did you read what I've posted today in the Forum on Oil and Gas? If not, go and do so. By 2028 changes/improvements Trans Mountain alone will increase our oil exports by over 10%.

 

[YZT580]

O&G exports wont do much to deal with food inflation, 5% of the 7% in food inflation this past year have been importation related costs. Now if you are saying we should take control of gas prices domestically as a net producer of oil, congrats thats the old NEP. Canada will forever face higher food inflation as long as we are an importer of food, which will likely be forever.

We can eliminate a number of those importation fees. There are currently no soft fruit canneries in Canada. Build one. There are any number of unused or underused greenhouses. Encourage hydroponic veggie growth instead of using them for pot. Stop importing asparagus and other veggies when they are in season here. The difference in price was minimal before the costs went up. Eliminate the carbon tax on all elements related to farming. The radish farmer in Mexico certainly doesn't pay it. etc. etc.

 

[QV]

Did you read what I've posted today in the Forum on Oil and Gas? If not, go and do so. By 2028 changes/improvements Trans Mountain alone will increase our oil exports by over 10%.

Oh my!

 

[MilEME09]

Well then, I guess we maintain the "do nothing" COA.

Cooked!

NEP didn't work in the 70s, it wont work now either, you'll have AB screaming its unfairly targeting O&G. If you have a suggestion that is politically viable I am all ears