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Thought I'd put up a thread to keep track of the pinko commie bastards. ;) (For easy access & future referral...)

Oh, look who Rachel hired to be Chief of Staff for our Energy Minister!

Ezra Levant: Meet Alberta’s new colonial chiefs

A Toronto anti-oilsands activist – still registered as an anti-oil lobbyist – is now running Alberta’s energy department.
What could possibly go wrong?

Not only that, but:

There are twelve ministers in the Alberta cabinet, including Notley herself, each with a chief of staff. And ten of those chiefs are, like Mitchell, NDP activists from other provinces, many of whom will commute each week to Alberta from Vancouver, Toronto, or elsewhere.
M'bold.

Nice. First off, any guesses who foots the travel bill?

Second:

There is something weirdly colonial about non-residents being sent in to run a province to which they have few or no ties. It feels as if the NDP believes Alberta lacks people with talent and judgment to govern themselves. It feels nepotistic – highly paid consolation prizes for failed NDP activists from other campaigns.

Like Nathan Rotman. He worked on Olivia Chow’s unsuccessful campaign for Toronto mayor. Now he’s the chief of staff to Alberta’s Finance Minister.

Was there no-one in Alberta with any financial background? No socially conscious businessman, or even an NDP-friendly professor or think tank economist? Four million Albertans, but not one who understands Alberta’s fiscal situation better than an Olivia Chow door-knocker?
M'bold.

Yep...

Further:

Wildrose charges NDP energy minister's top staffer was anti-pipeline lobbyist

The Wildrose Party says it’s a troubling sign that the NDP energy minister’s top staffer was registered as a federal lobbyist for an organization opposed to pipeline projects proposed to ship Alberta oilsands crude.
 
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Two huge problems with the Farm Legislation.

First is the attitude of let's pass something bad now then pretend we'll patch it later. As we have seen time and again bad legislation is seldom repealed or amended down the road. There is every reason to fully address concerns of the family farm or ranch right off the top.

Most family farms hire casual labour at some point. If they are lucky they are able to find the same individuals year after year. If that is not the case this safety training becomes an annual expense that doubles the cost of hiring help. The alternative then becomes for the Farmer or Rancher to assume even more of the burden to offset the additional cost. Working themselves past the point of exhaustion is almost certain to lead to more rather than fewer accidents.

Ironically some big agra such as the Hutterite colonies will get a pass under this legislation where as the true family operation will be hit the hardest.

This legislation is the legislative equivalent of Adobe Flash. A much better alternative is to get the code correct from the beginning, rather than pretending they'll patch it later.
 
#745 ·
But Rachel is so much smarter than the rest of us... :love2:

What do us ignorant peons know?
 
#755 ·
Brilliant analysis. I don't think there's a single sentence in the article I have issues with.

This paragraph should be emblazoned upon politician's foreheads the world over:

The best type of success in a society is when a society itself, rather than its government, solves its own problems. Government has a strong role in creating fertile environments that allow this to happen. This shifts the government from a "we rule you" to a "we support you" relationship with citizens.
All emphasis mine.

Get out of my face, Rachel. You work for me, not the other way around. When I want something from you, I'll ask. Until then, sit quietly in the corner & try not to screw something up...
 
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This government is going to self destruct.
It doesn't matter what they do for the next 41 months. In 7 months they've already shown they don't have a clue about either politics or Albertans. They've already alienated just about everybody in the province except the unionistas &, by the sounds of Bill 8, they're working hard at pissing off the teachers.

The honeymoon is over. Congratulations on heading the first single session political party in Alberta's 110 year history, Rachel... :clap::clap::clap:
 
#749 ·
They're doing exactly what they said they'd do when people voted them in. Unusual to see a politician keep a promise, perhaps?


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Husky Energy Inc to sell assets, cut Alberta spending to survive in oil’s ‘uncharted territory’

Husky Energy Inc. is considering the sale of part of its vast midstream business and will cut capital spending – particularly in Alberta – in 2016 to make itself more resilient in a low oil price environment.

In capital spending plans for next year announced Tuesday, the Calgary-based integrated oil company said it would trim investment to about $2.9 billion to $3.1 billion in 2016, from $3.1 billion in 2015, and from $5.1 billion in 2014.
Emphasis mine.

But why, oh why, only in Alberta? :eek:

Husky, majority owned by Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-Shing, is holding back spending in Alberta, where the new NDP government has raised corporate taxes, is implementing a controversial carbon tax and is expected to reveal a new oil and gas royalty regime by the end of the month.
M'bold.

Ya don't say...
 
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Well the SpeNDPers passed Bill 6 using closure and sealed their fate as a one term government.

Majority of Alberta farmers oppose mandatory ‘one-size-fits-all’ legislation

Calgary, December 10, 2015 –The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) today released survey data highlighting farmers’ serious concerns about the Alberta Government’s Bill 6 - the Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act.

According to the CFIB research, Alberta farmers say the most effective ways to promote farm safety are making safety measures more affordable (51 per cent), safety promotions at farm shows/demonstrations (45 per cent), and safety education programs in schools (42 per cent). Only seven per cent of Alberta farmers say government legislative requirements are most effective at promoting farm safety.

Farmers care about their employees; in fact, most of their employees are friends and family. “CFIB members believe one farm fatality is one too many. That’s why the Alberta government needs to listen to farmers and focus on practical ways to improve farm safety, rather than imposing blanket rules that don’t reflect the realities of farming,” said Amber Ruddy, CFIB’s Alberta Director.

“Even with the amendments to exempt family members, there are many outstanding concerns with Bill 6. There are fundamental flaws in the legislation that will hamper growth and development of our agricultural sector. Given this, the government needs to stop and consult with Alberta farmers.”


CFIB’s data reveals mandatory inclusion of legislation included in Bill 6 would have a negative impact on their farms:

· 79 per cent say mandatory inclusion of agriculture under the Employment Standards and Labour Code would have a negative impact on their business
· 75 per cent say mandatory inclusion of agriculture under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OH&S) would have a negative impact on their business
· 62 per cent say mandatory inclusion of agriculture under the Workers’ Compensation Act (WCB) would have a negative impact on their business


“Occupational Health & Safety, WCB, Employment Standards and the Labour Code were not written with the realities of farming in mind. Agriculture is not a nine to five business, especially during peak production, like harvest or calving season. We know calves aren’t all born before 4:59 pm,” added Ruddy. “Alberta’s economy is already fragile and Bill 6 will hit Alberta’s agriculture sector hard. The Government should be working to keep agriculture competitive in order to attract the next generation of farmers. Unfortunately, Bill 6 will do the exact opposite.”

“Clearly there are many reasons why Bill 6 is unworkable for Alberta farmers,” said Ruddy. “We urge the government to stop, listen and start a genuine consultation with farmers to find ways to improve farm safety without threatening the livelihood of thousands of Alberta producers.”
 
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Well the SpeNDPers passed Bill 6 using closure and sealed their fate as a one term government.



Majority of Alberta farmers oppose mandatory ‘one-size-fits-all’ legislation



Calgary, December 10, 2015 –The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) today released survey data highlighting farmers’ serious concerns about the Alberta Government’s Bill 6 - the Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act.



According to the CFIB research, Alberta farmers say the most effective ways to promote farm safety are making safety measures more affordable (51 per cent), safety promotions at farm shows/demonstrations (45 per cent), and safety education programs in schools (42 per cent). Only seven per cent of Alberta farmers say government legislative requirements are most effective at promoting farm safety.



Farmers care about their employees; in fact, most of their employees are friends and family. “CFIB members believe one farm fatality is one too many. That’s why the Alberta government needs to listen to farmers and focus on practical ways to improve farm safety, rather than imposing blanket rules that don’t reflect the realities of farming,” said Amber Ruddy, CFIB’s Alberta Director.



“Even with the amendments to exempt family members, there are many outstanding concerns with Bill 6. There are fundamental flaws in the legislation that will hamper growth and development of our agricultural sector. Given this, the government needs to stop and consult with Alberta farmers.”





CFIB’s data reveals mandatory inclusion of legislation included in Bill 6 would have a negative impact on their farms:



· 79 per cent say mandatory inclusion of agriculture under the Employment Standards and Labour Code would have a negative impact on their business

· 75 per cent say mandatory inclusion of agriculture under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OH&S) would have a negative impact on their business

· 62 per cent say mandatory inclusion of agriculture under the Workers’ Compensation Act (WCB) would have a negative impact on their business





“Occupational Health & Safety, WCB, Employment Standards and the Labour Code were not written with the realities of farming in mind. Agriculture is not a nine to five business, especially during peak production, like harvest or calving season. We know calves aren’t all born before 4:59 pm,” added Ruddy. “Alberta’s economy is already fragile and Bill 6 will hit Alberta’s agriculture sector hard. The Government should be working to keep agriculture competitive in order to attract the next generation of farmers. Unfortunately, Bill 6 will do the exact opposite.”



“Clearly there are many reasons why Bill 6 is unworkable for Alberta farmers,” said Ruddy. “We urge the government to stop, listen and start a genuine consultation with farmers to find ways to improve farm safety without threatening the livelihood of thousands of Alberta producers.”

Are you ignoring the part where family and friendly neighbors are not included in this legislation?


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#762 ·
To say that Worker's Comp has a horrendous reputation in Alberta would be an understatement. I would be very surprised to learn that anyone ever got a dime out of them without resorting to involving a lawyer.

Does prove that the NDP are no better than any other party when it comes to catering to corporate buds. Too bad they became so con-like so soon after the election.

Doubt that this will cost them very many seats in the next election. Rural Alberta is quite solidly Wild Rose with a sprinkling of PC MLAs.

OTOH The Harper discovered that the more people you toss under one bus or another the more likely you are to get a solid boot to the butt come the next election.
 
#770 ·
BTW, fjn, how's that days old request for an explanation of the NDP policy for dummies coming along?

Kinda itchin' to see how they're doing...
 
#771 ·
BTW, fjn, how's that days old request for an explanation of the NDP policy for dummies coming along?



Kinda itchin' to see how they're doing...

They have this thing called Google now, FeXL. If you're so interested, you could always look it up. Me, I'm quite happy with how politics are working out, both in Alberta and in Canada as a whole. And if that pisses you off, well that's just icing on the cake. [emoji4]


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#773 ·
Power changes everything for NDP

Hypocrites and bullies.

That’s what Alberta’s New Democrats are.


Hypocrites because in using their majority to shut down debate on Bill 6, their ham-fisted, blunt-instrument farm safety legislation, they are adopting the same tactics – precisely the same – that they so often complained about when used by former Tory governments.

And bullies because no matter how much Alberta farmers and ranchers complained about the bill, no matter how many angry protests, no matter how many calls and emails to legislature offices, the NDP will push through their hard-core leftist agenda to treat family farms and ranches like assembly lines and construction sites.
Power changes everything for NDP
 
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They may need a back hoe. That's a lot of time to dig. [emoji38]


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This just got personal...
 
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