PM's Throne Speech Sounds Good

[Anonymous]

I got this from the Edmonton Sun. I have been VERY disappointed with Harper's lack of fiscal conservatism even though I have been satisfied with the Tories continuing the Grits promotion of Canadian industry abroad. If the Tories follow through on everything in bold they will make this country even more the envy of the G7. I feel sorry for the US with the inept Odumbo/Reid.

If Stephen Harper can fulfill his throne speech promises, he will be returned to office with a majority.



It will be well deserved.



The Conservative Party of Canada finally looks poised to go back to its core values and implement true fiscal conservatism.



For months we've used this space to hammer the Conservatives for not being conservative enough. Wednesday's throne speech addresses many of our concerns.



The very first two pledges make it clear Harper is going to focus on the fiscal.



The first -- to balance the budget by 2015. Sure, they've said it before. But that they're doubling down on it closer to the date is a good sign.



The second is their commitment to introduce balanced-budget legislation to Canada. This is an excellent idea -- which has recently been argued for in this paper.



We're pleased by the pledge that "tax dollars spent on foreign aid must achieve real results." Easier said than done, though. It sure doesn't seem to be the case with the current billions we send abroad.



We're excited that a long-overdue Victims Bill of Rights will be introduced. "For too long, the voices of victims have been silenced, while the system coddled criminals." And it's also about time this tough-on-crime legislation appeared: "Our Government will change the law so that a life sentence means a sentence for life." We agree that "citizenship should not be simply a passport of convenience." Expect comprehensive reforms to the Citizenship Act.



In terms of hacking away at red tape, we give thumbs up to enshrining the "One-for-One Rule in law: for every new regulation added, one must be removed." Sometimes it's as simple as getting government out of the way.



One great promise is to "amend the Importation of Intoxicating Liquors Act to allow Canadians to take beer and spirits across provincial boundaries for their own use." We'll drink to that.



While some promises will likely end in more government -- like the plan to work with not-for-profits to create urban green space -- the bottom line in the speech is the bottom line.



Whatever programs we cherish as individuals, we can't fund them if our accounts aren't in order.



Balance away!

[Anonymous]

I got this from the Edmonton Sun. I have been VERY disappointed with Harper's lack of fiscal conservatism even though I have been satisfied with the Tories continuing the Grits promotion of Canadian industry abroad. If the Tories follow through on everything in bold they will make this country even more the envy of the G7. I feel sorry for the US with the inept Odumbo/Reid.

If Stephen Harper can fulfill his throne speech promises, he will be returned to office with a majority.



It will be well deserved.



The Conservative Party of Canada finally looks poised to go back to its core values and implement true fiscal conservatism.



For months we've used this space to hammer the Conservatives for not being conservative enough. Wednesday's throne speech addresses many of our concerns.



The very first two pledges make it clear Harper is going to focus on the fiscal.



The first -- to balance the budget by 2015. Sure, they've said it before. But that they're doubling down on it closer to the date is a good sign.



The second is their commitment to introduce balanced-budget legislation to Canada. This is an excellent idea -- which has recently been argued for in this paper.



We're pleased by the pledge that "tax dollars spent on foreign aid must achieve real results." Easier said than done, though. It sure doesn't seem to be the case with the current billions we send abroad.



We're excited that a long-overdue Victims Bill of Rights will be introduced. "For too long, the voices of victims have been silenced, while the system coddled criminals." And it's also about time this tough-on-crime legislation appeared: "Our Government will change the law so that a life sentence means a sentence for life." We agree that "citizenship should not be simply a passport of convenience." Expect comprehensive reforms to the Citizenship Act.



In terms of hacking away at red tape, we give thumbs up to enshrining the "One-for-One Rule in law: for every new regulation added, one must be removed." Sometimes it's as simple as getting government out of the way.



One great promise is to "amend the Importation of Intoxicating Liquors Act to allow Canadians to take beer and spirits across provincial boundaries for their own use." We'll drink to that.



While some promises will likely end in more government -- like the plan to work with not-for-profits to create urban green space -- the bottom line in the speech is the bottom line.



Whatever programs we cherish as individuals, we can't fund them if our accounts aren't in order.



Balance away!

It is unlawful to drive from one province to another with alcohol?

 :o

[jaysings]

I got this from the Edmonton Sun. I have been VERY disappointed with Harper's lack of fiscal conservatism even though I have been satisfied with the Tories continuing the Grits promotion of Canadian industry abroad. If the Tories follow through on everything in bold they will make this country even more the envy of the G7. I feel sorry for the US with the inept Odumbo/Reid.

If Stephen Harper can fulfill his throne speech promises, he will be returned to office with a majority.



It will be well deserved.



The Conservative Party of Canada finally looks poised to go back to its core values and implement true fiscal conservatism.



For months we've used this space to hammer the Conservatives for not being conservative enough. Wednesday's throne speech addresses many of our concerns.



The very first two pledges make it clear Harper is going to focus on the fiscal.



The first -- to balance the budget by 2015. Sure, they've said it before. But that they're doubling down on it closer to the date is a good sign.



The second is their commitment to introduce balanced-budget legislation to Canada. This is an excellent idea -- which has recently been argued for in this paper.



We're pleased by the pledge that "tax dollars spent on foreign aid must achieve real results." Easier said than done, though. It sure doesn't seem to be the case with the current billions we send abroad.



We're excited that a long-overdue Victims Bill of Rights will be introduced. "For too long, the voices of victims have been silenced, while the system coddled criminals." And it's also about time this tough-on-crime legislation appeared: "Our Government will change the law so that a life sentence means a sentence for life." We agree that "citizenship should not be simply a passport of convenience." Expect comprehensive reforms to the Citizenship Act.



In terms of hacking away at red tape, we give thumbs up to enshrining the "One-for-One Rule in law: for every new regulation added, one must be removed." Sometimes it's as simple as getting government out of the way.



One great promise is to "amend the Importation of Intoxicating Liquors Act to allow Canadians to take beer and spirits across provincial boundaries for their own use." We'll drink to that.



While some promises will likely end in more government -- like the plan to work with not-for-profits to create urban green space -- the bottom line in the speech is the bottom line.



Whatever programs we cherish as individuals, we can't fund them if our accounts aren't in order.



Balance away!

It is unlawful to drive from one province to another with alcohol?

 :o

It is unlawful to drive with an open bottle of alcohol in a vehicle too.

[Anonymous]

I got this from the Edmonton Sun. I have been VERY disappointed with Harper's lack of fiscal conservatism even though I have been satisfied with the Tories continuing the Grits promotion of Canadian industry abroad. If the Tories follow through on everything in bold they will make this country even more the envy of the G7. I feel sorry for the US with the inept Odumbo/Reid.

It is unlawful to drive from one province to another with alcohol?

 :o

It is unlawful to drive with an open bottle of alcohol in a vehicle too.

I knew that Jaysings, but it is surprising that it is unlawful to buy alcohol in one province and transport it to another..



It doesn't bother us because my husband and I do not drink.

[Anonymous]

]It is unlawful to drive from one province to another with alcohol?

 :o

Yep and the reason is taxes, taxes, taxes.