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I am only using Brazil as an example for pro infrastructure investment. If you want to debate the ethics of ethanol use then start a thread about it. WWWTT

Here's an idea. Build the pipeline to Ontario and the rest of eastern Canada where that oil can actually help Canada in more than one way! This line of thinking is called "killing more than one bird with one stone" First eliminate many of the subsidies the oil companies get.Then use that money and more tax payer dollars to build the much needed connecting east/west pipeline as part of our infrastructure restructuring program. It won't be cheap and it will take years but it will benefit Canadians for generations. If any do not believe me then look at Brazil. During the 70's and 80's Brazil went through a similar mega energy infrastructure project. However it involved the production of ethanol from sugar cane and required a huge investment that saw no return for a few decades!Also I believe there had to be laws passed to change the specs of car/motorcycle engines to accommodate the use of ethanol. Many investors were furious and even many Brazilians too and from what I understand this investment hurt the country for the short term. Despite the difficulties, Brazil is now the leader in world ethanol production and this has helped their booming economy! WWWTT

Also hidden in that mega bill/budget,the minister responsible for EI can now make changes without the approval of parliament! WWWTT

Ya this only happened yesterday and this story may change around some still. I've got caught here sticking my foot in my mouth before more than once,it's the better person who always apologizes! WWWTT

Here we go again,another mass shooting in the US. This time at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin. Now I am starting this thread early into the investigation and there are still more details coming to light. Already there are conflicting reports of multiple gunmen like the Batman shooting.The FBI are now calling this domestic terrorism. Personally I believe there is too much hate and guns in the US! Any thoughts? WWWTT

Convince the voters WWWTT

That's funny,because in the conservative anti Bob Rae adds the conservatives don't even mention the world wide recession that crippled Ontario? WWWTT

This conservative government has the largest number of staff in Canadian history! And the worst one is Harper,lets start there! WWWTT

You promise? WWWTT

No you go back and read what I wrote that you you were commenting about. Better yet,just give up! WWWTT

Yep very common to hear stories like this! WWWTT

And you could be right! That is why I am suspicious of what may have occurred. I have heard of people actually move surveyors iron pins back and forth.(Do not ever do this because it is a criminal offense!) Sounds like the builder/owner may be a very abrasive person?Or maybe the neighbour is pulling a scam? There was a lot listed for sale that I recently checked out in the Kawarthas.The legal description puts it at roughly 150'width x260' deep.Two neighbours,one on the east,one on the west.The one on the west had his lot properly surveyed with extra steaks to mark the borders,in the fall the owner is building a house.The lot on the east was developed 20-30 yrs ago.I measured the depth of the listed property along the property line with the west property-no problem there.However on the east property border I could not find the adjacent rear corner pin.The front pin east border pin I found as well. However the front width only measures roughly 102' from iron surveyors pin to iron surveyors pin.I mentioned this to the real estate agent selling the place and he told me to just get title insurance if I was to buy the place.I sense a neighbour from hell on this one and will probably not put an offer in. WWWTT

Thank you. WWWTT

Not according to some economists who criticized the Mike Harris pc government.Who during the turn of the century claimed to have balanced the budget! You are assuming that a standard accepted method of calculating is being used.Can you provide a link that this is the case? There have been examples of various Canadian governments(one I just mentioned)who have twisted the numbers in a way to give a different appearance. And this is not uncommon among some corporations. WWWTT

You are assuming that the neighbours house is also only that 1.35m(or whatever the minimum distance) from the border directly across. We do not know this.Do you? In southern Ontario I have seen houses very close together and the spread of fire was never a concern.When the land has more value,the lots get smaller and allowances get tighter. I doubt that something like a variance would ever show up on a title search.Or maybe it does,I do not know? And keep in mind that different regions have different rules. WWWTT

Actually the definition of GDP may actually determine if we are pulling ahead or not. Not like there are huge numbers being thrown around by the finance department. WWWTT

I would imagine the most accurate figure would be derived from calculating the GDP using both methods(they both should be close) and then averaging the two numbers. WWWTT

HAAAA!! Consumer spending accounts for well over 60% of the GDP in the USA!!! Who's writing the boneheaded comments now? Man your worst enemy are the facts buddy. Just give it up. WWWTT

Once again,Jack as any other Canadian citizen has the right to do so. In fact it shows how much passion and drive for Canada he really had! Try to top that one Harper! WWWTT

Then go start a thread about it. WWWTT

What Jack did during his life was his right to do as any other Canadian citizen has the same right. How Jack used his death(and wanted his death to be used) was also his right just as any other Canadian. Better than Fantino. That guy used the death of those poor shooting victims in Scarborough to promote "conservative policy"! Conservative policy did not even prevent their victimization. WWWTT

Hey there's a new one! If you feel need to educate everyone on the subject,I am sure there are a few here that are willing to read your comments. WWWTT

I have never seen the consumer referred to as the "private sector" before. From my stand point this term is given to distinguish between crown corporation/government and non crown/non government.But never the general public or consumer. WWWTT

When the builder/owner applies for a variance,notice must be given to the immediate neighbours. A sign is usually posted in front at the road(and letter in the mail) with info and contact info. If no neighbours call then the zoning /building department usually give the green light(especially if it is only 9cm). But if the immediate neighbour adjacent to the border in question complains then the department must enforce! However if the building inspector did not do his inspections properly during the footing forms inspection then I do not know how this can go? With limited info I can only make guesses. WWWTT

I should also add that it sounds like this guy was building his house to close to the one side in question. When I build a house I always find the iron surveyor pins(app. 2' hammered into the ground with only a few inches exposed and in most cases very difficult to find without a metal detector and with a million mosquitoes stinging you to death in the bush!) After finding the pins(If I can't,I,will get a surveyor) I clear the bush so I have visual from pin to pin and stretch a dry line(sting). Then using a spray can and orange steaks I lay out the footings general footprint for the excavator operator to dig. I always stay well clear of my set backs in case of error. Sounds like this owner did not allow for error. Or he tried to build a house that had dimensions that did not suit the lot? I would apply for a variance with the municipality. WWWTT