Canadian Media Failing: Canadians Socialism does not work

Our media, and opposition are no longer interested in talking about the economy. They are much more interested in talking about an ex-MP who did not win any contracts but may have had unfair access to lobby. They also like to talk about the treatment of prisoners in Afghanistan. Priorities are a strange thing for some political parties.

It has been a year since our media spent all their energy reporting on every aspect of the American President and his visit to Ottawa.

Has our press T.M.Z. talking heads dropped the ball in providing important relevant information to Canadians? Are Canadians too consumed with the Canadian media to replicate the American news coverage of Bubble Boy, Tiger Woods and Kate's Dancing with the Stars to be concerned about the financial status of Canada in relation to our Global trading partners?

Has the media reported how the estimated oil spill of between 1,000 - 5,000 barrels of oil for months will impact Canadians? (One of the worst environmental disasters in history Exxon Valdez spilled 250,000 barrels).



Has the media reported how the financial collapse in Greece and potential other socialist government is affecting the European Union and potential trade deals. Photos of riots are wonderful, not sure how they help explain the termination of jobs and social benefits. Does Mary Poppins explains things better than our media?

"Parliament and the government of Canada are committed to the principle of making equalization payments to ensure that provincial governments have sufficient revenues to provide reasonably comparable levels of public services at reasonably comparable levels of taxation."  (Subsection 36(2) of the Constitution Act, 1982) -Government Website

Has the media explained how the equalization program works in Canada and how similar programs are delivered in other countries? Are you aware in 2010-2011 $ 14.4 Billion will be transferred in equalization funds to six provinces?

A more detailed explanation into what this program is available at Mapleleafweb here.

I have already raised the questions regarding equalization here, here and here.

Below is a table from a Political perspective included are my own seat projections. Crystal Ball available here.

The chess pieces have been moving for months and a speakers ruling will become a confidence motion unless the opposition parties back down from their reckless and repeated allegations.

Do the coalition parties in alliance with our Quebec separatists of November 2008 want to risk, ask the voters if their efforts on providing improved housing condition for Omar Khadr, Taliban prisoners is a worthwhile effort?



A rational person would not think so, so the logical step is to watch the strategists from the dysfunctional coalition retreat from a visit to the Polls with some wonderful spin.



As a partisan Conservative blogger I would gladly invite a trip to the Polls to retire the deadwood in the people's house. For Ontario and Alberta this program has not been a winner. Is it time to fix it, here is a Report from an expert Panel here.

I included two videos from history for perspective, the socialists are talking about the same transfer of the wealth, redistribution of the wealth failed theories. Nothing has changed for them.

Source Expert Panel
Has Quebec become more or less dependent on equalization payments for their standard of living and socialist policies?

The New West Partnership - Leadership on Display

Great news for those who believe less protectionism, less barriers in our small market makes sense. The same special interest groups that are against labour mobility, increased competition, lower costs, will have another issue to complain about. (Can you guess which political parties will be defending the special interests groups in Ottawa?). Canada's is gaining credibility on the world stage as they deliver results vs empty rhetoric from previous governments.

We are open for business and global trade!

If the New West Partnership can build from strength to strength the opponents including the NDP, Bloc will have less influence in blocking progress.The Unions, provincial monopolies that restrict competition will have have to explain why they deserve a premium above market. Why should Canadians be held hostage for their entitlements?

The same anti-Harper, anti-free trade,  anti-competition forces will block every deal to protect their own self-interests and sweetheart deals.

"The market we're looking at is much bigger than the market we're giving up," argues Manley. "Shouldn't we be thinking more about how we access markets than how we protect our little market?" - John Manley on Trade with European Union Winnipeg Free Press April 26, 2010

Source Wikipedia

"We are eliminating unnecessary regulation. We are eliminating duplication of regulation. We are saying to ourselves when we work together we can accomplish so much more."

"We've just gone through a huge global economic shift. There's going to be a tremendous competition for labour, for investment and investment will naturally navigate to those areas that have the same regulations, a larger base of population."

The premiers said the first major outcome of the agreement is a joint mission to China and Japan later in May to draw attention to "Canada's newest free trade region." The provinces are also considering having shared marketing offices in some international markets.

The trade portion of the agreement is targeted at removing barriers between the provinces, which will coordinate their business and occupation-related standards and regulations — similar to the intent of the Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement (TILMA) signed by B.C. and Alberta in 2006.  - The Province April 30, 2010

The New Western Partnership will have some interesting strengths to demand Ottawa pay more attention. The N.W.P. account for 62 seats or 43% of the 145 seat CPC minority government . The N.W.P. deliver more seats  than Quebec and account for more GDP and population.