Helter-Skelter

[Odinson]

Mozilla firefox lets you play youtube videos in the background without paying for anything.

[Anonymous]

The cruise line industry is starting to operate again.

[Anonymous]

Canadian consumers are carrying $2.1 trillion in debt.

[Anonymous]

It will now be easier for Hong Kongers to immigrate to Canada.



Minister Mendicino announces opening of 2 new pathways to permanent residence for Hong Kong residents



News release

June 8, 2021 – Ottawa – The ties that bind Canada and Hong Kong run deep. The first Hong Kongers arrived here over 150 years ago, and in the years since, Hong Kongers have made incredible contributions to this country. At this difficult moment, Canada continues to stand shoulder to shoulder with the people of Hong Kong. We are deeply concerned about China's imposition of the National Security Law and, more broadly, the deteriorating human rights situation in Hong Kong.



Against this backdrop, in November 2020, the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced initiatives to help more Hong Kongers come to Canada. The first stream opened for applications in February 2021.



Minister Mendicino announced today that the other 2 streams are now open, offering a path to permanent residence for eligible Hong Kong residents in Canada who are workers or recent graduates. Eligible applicants must have valid temporary resident status and be in Canada both when they submit their application and when their permanent residence is granted. They must also meet the specified language, education, work and eligibility requirements, and they are subject to Canada's regular immigration application and screening processes and admissibility requirements.



Full details are as follows:



Stream A – Applicants must have completed one of the following educational credentials at a post-secondary designated learning institution in Canada in the last 3 years, and they must have done at least 50% of their program of study (in person or online) while in Canada:

degree (bachelor's degree, master's degree or doctorate)

diploma from a program that is at least 2 years in length

graduate or post-graduate credential (for a diploma or certificate) from a program that is at least 1 year in length; in addition, the program must require a post-secondary degree or diploma, which must have been earned no more than 5 years before starting the graduate or post-graduate program

Stream B – Applicants must have at least 1 year of full-time work experience (or the part-time equivalent, that is, at least 1,560 hours in total) in Canada in the last 3 years; they must also have completed one of the following at a post-secondary learning institution in or outside Canada in the last 5 years:

degree (bachelor's degree, master's degree or doctorate)

diploma from a program that is at least 2 years in length

graduate or post-graduate credential (for a diploma or certificate) from a program that is at least 1 year in length; in addition, the program must require a post-secondary degree or diploma, which must have been earned no more than 5 years before starting the graduate or post-graduate program

Quotes

"With young Hong Kongers casting their eyes abroad, we want them to choose Canada. Our Hong Kong immigration pathway is a historic initiative, intended to attract talented applicants who will drive our economy forward. Skilled Hong Kongers will have a unique opportunity to both develop their careers and help accelerate our recovery. This landmark initiative will strengthen our economy and deepen the strong ties between Canada and the people of Hong Kong."



—The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, P.C., M.P., Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2021/06/minister-mendicino-announces-opening-of-2-new-pathways-to-permanent-residence-for-hong-kong-residents.html">https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-re ... dents.html">https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2021/06/minister-mendicino-announces-opening-of-2-new-pathways-to-permanent-residence-for-hong-kong-residents.html

[Anonymous]

Canadian consumers are carrying $2.1 trillion in debt.

Most of that would be mortgage debt. But, even without mortgages, Canadians are the most indebted people of any G20 nation.

[Anonymous]

U.S. inflation in May rose 5 percent from a year ago, recording the biggest annual spike since 2008 as supply bottlenecks and surging household demand continue to push prices higher.



While transitory factors continue to lift prices, the economy sees more signs of continuing inflationary pressures, according to analysts, which may point to persistently high inflation.

[Anonymous]

U.S. inflation in May rose 5 percent from a year ago, recording the biggest annual spike since 2008 as supply bottlenecks and surging household demand continue to push prices higher.



While transitory factors continue to lift prices, the economy sees more signs of continuing inflationary pressures, according to analysts, which may point to persistently high inflation.

We've noticed only a slight increase in grocery prices. We haven't made any major purchases recently.

[Anonymous]

U.S. inflation in May rose 5 percent from a year ago, recording the biggest annual spike since 2008 as supply bottlenecks and surging household demand continue to push prices higher.



While transitory factors continue to lift prices, the economy sees more signs of continuing inflationary pressures, according to analysts, which may point to persistently high inflation.

We've noticed only a slight increase in grocery prices. We haven't made any major purchases recently.

Furniture prices have gone through the roof.

[Anonymous]

Hackers stole nearly 26 million user login credentials for sites like Amazon, Google, and Facebook

[Anonymous]

Among the products that have seen a spike in prices include lumber, gasoline, steel, home appliance and computer chips. Even Treasury Secretary Janey Yellen admitted President Joe Biden's plans could trigger inflation. For God sakes, Biden needs to shelve his big spending plans.

[Anonymous]

In my condo complex, energized parking stalls electricity costs are not tied to units. Everybody pays the same whether we plug in our vehicles or not. There are two fully electric vehicles in the complex. They are plugged in every night. We are subsiding their fuel costs.

[Anonymous]

In my condo complex, energized parking stalls electricity costs are not tied to units. Everybody pays the same whether we plug in our vehicles or not. There are two fully electric vehicles in the complex. They are plugged in every night. We are subsiding their fuel costs.

I wonder if the charging stations that President Biden wants to build are free or not for those who charge their vehicles..



I assume they is a cost to use them.

[Anonymous]

In my condo complex, energized parking stalls electricity costs are not tied to units. Everybody pays the same whether we plug in our vehicles or not. There are two fully electric vehicles in the complex. They are plugged in every night. We are subsiding their fuel costs.

My son has his energized parking stall tied to his power bill.

[Odinson]

Putin is such an Alpha dog.





He said that he cant guarantee that Navalnyi gets out of prison alive.

[Anonymous]

Putin is such an Alpha dog.





He said that he cant guarantee that Navalnyi gets out of prison alive.

Meh.