What The Liberals Did To Canada

[WestCanMan]

4 hours ago, Goddess said:

Absolutely astonishing.  Liberal cheerleaders truly believe higher & higher taxes make products and services more affordable for everyday Canadians.

Carney can say shit like that all day long with no fear of ever being called out by our MSM, and the CBC will spin it as "He's doing the best he can, but Trump's illegal war has made everything so expensive these last 11 days....".

Then Canadians will turn around and say "He's doing the best he can, but Trump's illegal war has made everything so expensive these last 11 days...."

If Poilievre calls him out then the CBC will do a "He's so negative all the time" segment and the cultists will say "He's so negative all the time".

[Goddess]

3 hours ago, Venandi said:

This firing (we're pretending he's retiring BTW) just seems off to me given his performance history at the company and the fact that there are far (meaning FAR) more pressing systemic and procedural issues than that in need of fixing.  

Just for fun, I went searching for CEO (or other high level executive) firings based on the lack of english speaking proficiency... there are none that I could find.

The video in question was deliberately close captioned in french on initial release in order to meet AC's bilingual communication requirements. Not sure if that technically meets the standard required by the act but the effort was certainly there nonetheless; especially if you consider (as I do) that a prompt release was appropriate under the circumstances.  

Despite the bilingual communication mandates contained in the AC Public Participation Act (that came into being when AC was privatized), I still think this is a shame... especially given the close captioning effort and perceived importance of a timely release. It almost seems like he got fired for trying to do the right thing in a timely manner.

Lesson learned eh?    

 

Here's what I think is going on with this weird situation.

Brookfield invested heavily in "biofuel" for airplanes.  While in the UK, Carney pressured the Uk to adopt legislation that forced airlines to buy a percentage of this biofuel. (I think it's called SAF.)  The SAF is 2-10X more expensive than regular jet fuel.  

Then he did an interview where he was asked if he was thinking about getting into politics.  He said he was, because then you can force policies that will make tons of money for investors.

Air Canada signed a "sorta" agreement that they would go along with the biofuel thing, but the CEO added addendums to the agreement stating that they would do it, but only if it didn't interfere with business and profits.  The CEO also publicly stated that he expected to have "his reputation ruined" if he didn't go along with the biofuel thing.

Then Carney gets in as Canada's PM.  Leads the charge to fire the Air Canada CEO.

Now he can get a CEO in there that will agree to the biofuel thing.  And put in legislation to force it.

Voila!  Carney makes a metric f*%kton of money.

And Canadians can no longer afford to fly.

 

[Goddess]

Receipts here:

 

 

 

Edited April 2 by Goddess

[CdnFox]

3 hours ago, eyeball said:

Is the monstrous amount of money in your estimation even bigger than the bonanza windfall profits oil and gas companies are realizing as a result of the war in Iran?

Well considering the oil companies actually DO something and provide something for what they sell and the gov't does squat all for it, i'd say its less deserved at any rate  

[herbie]

OMG we better stop all govt investment in pipelines!

One of the companies Carney has investments in trust has a subsidiary that makes welding rods.

The corruption, I tell ya,,,, 

[CdnFox]

2 minutes ago, herbie said:

OMG we better stop all govt investment in pipelines!

Which pipeline is the government currently investing in? Only one I know of that they invested in in the past was one that they screwed up the private investor for through incompetence and had to take over

Maybe just get out of the private sector's way and watch the magic happen

3 minutes ago, herbie said:

One of the companies Carney has investments in trust has a subsidiary that makes welding rods.

If Carney offers a 12 billion dollar grant to promote welding rods in Canada the way he has for some of his other company affiliates then yeah, we have a problem

[Reg Volk]

 

[eyeball]

1 hour ago, CdnFox said:

Well considering the oil companies actually DO something and provide something for what they sell and the gov't does squat all for it, i'd say its less deserved at any rate  

So you have no idea.

[LinkSoul60]

12 hours ago, Goddess said:

Here's what I think is going on with this weird situation.

 

Here's what I think is going on with your weird way of thinking;

12 hours ago, Goddess said:

Brookfield invested heavily in "biofuel" for airplanes.  While in the UK, Carney pressured the Uk to adopt legislation that forced airlines to buy a percentage of this biofuel. (I think it's called SAF.)  The SAF is 2-10X more expensive than regular jet fuel.  

Advisors are contracted to advise, not pressure. The airline industry has been investing heavily in biofuels for many years, and some like UAL have gone as far as their own refinery.  Brookfield as one of world's largest asset managers is naturally invested in the future. 

12 hours ago, Goddess said:

Then he did an interview where he was asked if he was thinking about getting into politics.  He said he was, because then you can force policies that will make tons of money for investors.

Air Canada signed a "sorta" agreement that they would go along with the biofuel thing, but the CEO added addendums to the agreement stating that they would do it, but only if it didn't interfere with business and profits.  The CEO also publicly stated that he expected to have "his reputation ruined" if he didn't go along with the biofuel thing.

Seriously.... you made up both these comments.  Do you believe that if you tell yourself something enough times it becomes real?  

12 hours ago, Goddess said:

Then Carney gets in as Canada's PM.  Leads the charge to fire the Air Canada CEO.

The charge was led by Legault, other Quebec politicians, and the committee of language.  Are you curious why?

12 hours ago, Goddess said:

Now he can get a CEO in there that will agree to the biofuel thing.  And put in legislation to force it.

AC's next CEO will be hired and approved by the companies board of directors, not by Carney or anyone else.

12 hours ago, Goddess said:

Voila!  Carney makes a metric f*%kton of money.

Viola!  Your active and misguided mind flames out yet again.

12 hours ago, Goddess said:

And Canadians can no longer afford to fly.

And you live happily ever after in your world of imagined conspiracies....

 

[Nationalist]

11 hours ago, herbie said:

OMG we better stop all govt investment in pipelines!

One of the companies Carney has investments in trust has a subsidiary that makes welding rods.

The corruption, I tell ya,,,, 

Says a Libbie fembot.

[Legato]

16 hours ago, eyeball said:

Who told you that?

Reality.

[LinkSoul60]

21 hours ago, ExFlyer said:

"During the Harper years (2006–2015), food prices saw volatility due to the 2008 global financial crisis and 2014 droughts. Key issues included rising meat prices, increased food concentration (three companies controlling 60% of sales), and high food costs in Northern communities despite subsidies. Overall, food prices trended upward during this period"

The cry hards either forgot that, disregarded it, or just think that any inflation under a conservative government is better than inflation with a liberal government.  

Too many years back for me to remember the cost of food but the stat's say that food prices increased ~24% under Harper, and these fools probably thought that was okay.

 

During the Harper government years (2006–2015), food prices in Canada experienced volatility and a general upward trend, often outpacing general inflation

. This period saw significant price changes due to global economic shifts and weather-related supply constraints. 

Statistique Canada +4

Key aspects of food pricing during this period included:

• Volatility and Upward Trend (2006–2015): Food prices experienced sharp increases around the 2008 global financial crisis and experienced further pressure from droughts in 2014. While economy-wide prices rose roughly 14.5% between 2006 and 2014, food prices increased by nearly 24%.
• Rising Meat Prices: Meat and beef saw some of the largest price increases, with meat prices increasing significantly during the latter part of the period, partly due to reduced cattle herds and rising feed costs.
• Market Concentration: The retail food market saw high levels of concentration, with major chains holding significant market share, setting the stage for long-term food price increases.
• Northern Food Costs: Despite the existence of federal subsidies (such as Nutrition North Canada, which began in 2011), food prices in Northern and remote communities remained extremely high, continuing to present a challenge for accessibility.

[Goddess]

Really good interview with Poilievre on the Diary of a CEO podcast (which is an excellent podcast, BTW).  Very different from the Rogan interview.  Less talk about MMA 🤣.  More focus on who he is as a person and his views on governing.

 

1 hour ago, LinkSoul60 said:

Advisors are contracted to advise, not pressure.

Baloney.

Even Carney admitted he wanted into government so he could affect policies that would make investors rich off taxpayer dollars.

[ironstone]

35 minutes ago, LinkSoul60 said:

The cry hards either forgot that, disregarded it, or just think that any inflation under a conservative government is better than inflation with a liberal government.  

Too many years back for me to remember the cost of food but the stat's say that food prices increased ~24% under Harper, and these fools probably thought that was okay.

 

 

During the Harper government years (2006–2015), food prices in Canada experienced volatility and a general upward trend, often outpacing general inflation

. This period saw significant price changes due to global economic shifts and weather-related supply constraints. 

Statistique Canada +4

Key aspects of food pricing during this period included:

• Volatility and Upward Trend (2006–2015): Food prices experienced sharp increases around the 2008 global financial crisis and experienced further pressure from droughts in 2014. While economy-wide prices rose roughly 14.5% between 2006 and 2014, food prices increased by nearly 24%.
• Rising Meat Prices: Meat and beef saw some of the largest price increases, with meat prices increasing significantly during the latter part of the period, partly due to reduced cattle herds and rising feed costs.
• Market Concentration: The retail food market saw high levels of concentration, with major chains holding significant market share, setting the stage for long-term food price increases.
• Northern Food Costs: Despite the existence of federal subsidies (such as Nutrition North Canada, which began in 2011), food prices in Northern and remote communities remained extremely high, continuing to present a challenge for accessibility.

But not nearly as bad as the situation is now under the Liberals.

[Legato]

37 minutes ago, LinkSoul60 said:

The cry hards either forgot that, disregarded it, or just think that any inflation under a conservative government is better than inflation with a liberal government.  

Too many years back for me to remember the cost of food but the stat's say that food prices increased ~24% under Harper, and these fools probably thought that was okay.

 

 

During the Harper government years (2006–2015), food prices in Canada experienced volatility and a general upward trend, often outpacing general inflation

. This period saw significant price changes due to global economic shifts and weather-related supply constraints. 

Statistique Canada +4

Key aspects of food pricing during this period included:

• Volatility and Upward Trend (2006–2015): Food prices experienced sharp increases around the 2008 global financial crisis and experienced further pressure from droughts in 2014. While economy-wide prices rose roughly 14.5% between 2006 and 2014, food prices increased by nearly 24%.
• Rising Meat Prices: Meat and beef saw some of the largest price increases, with meat prices increasing significantly during the latter part of the period, partly due to reduced cattle herds and rising feed costs.
• Market Concentration: The retail food market saw high levels of concentration, with major chains holding significant market share, setting the stage for long-term food price increases.
• Northern Food Costs: Despite the existence of federal subsidies (such as Nutrition North Canada, which began in 2011), food prices in Northern and remote communities remained extremely high, continuing to present a challenge for accessibility.

Are you implying that Harper was the cause?

[ExFlyer]

17 minutes ago, ironstone said:

But not nearly as bad as the situation is now under the Liberals.

How is it not as bad back then as it is now?? 

 

[Goddess]

16 minutes ago, Legato said:

Are you implying that Harper was the cause?

Of course he is.

Nothing is the Liberals fault and anyways, it's all because of Harper (and Trump), and Carney says affordability is now the best it's been in over a decade.

[ExFlyer]

16 minutes ago, Legato said:

Are you implying that Harper was the cause?

Not. at all ...just saying food costs were an issue back then too...as they are now.

One thing is and was certain...inflation has moved everything up. No governments were or are immune.

[Goddess]

2 minutes ago, ExFlyer said:

How is it not as bad back then as it is now?? 

 

How stoopid are you that you even ask this question?  Seriously.

[ExFlyer]

Just now, Goddess said:

How stoopid are you that you even ask this question?  Seriously.

How stoopid are you not to know the answer to the question?? Seriously. LOL

[Legato]

3 minutes ago, ExFlyer said:

Not. at all ...just saying food costs were an issue back then too...as they are now.

One thing is and was certain...inflation has moved everything up. No governments were or are immune.

Not talking to you, do your interruptus thing elswhere.

[ExFlyer]

Just now, Legato said:

Not talking to you, do your interruptus thing elswhere.

Oh sorry? LOL
So, this is for you: 

"Just saying that food costs were an issue back then too...as they are now.

One thing is and was certain...inflation has moved everything up. No governments were or are immune."

[Goddess]

FFS, under Harper Canada had the richest middle class in the world even AFTER the 2008-9 financial crisis, and then the Liberals got in and everything started going to sh!t immediately, before the pandemic, before anything else in the world affected anything.

And all the Liberal pom-pom wavers can say is "OhHHHHHHH, it was no better under Harper!"  You bunch of fuquing LIARS.

"Ohhhhh, there's always been inflation!"

"Ohhhh, there's always been high food prices!"

You fuqing bunch of m0r0ns.

[Legato]

4 minutes ago, ExFlyer said:

Oh sorry? LOL
So, this is for you: 

"Just saying that food costs were an issue back then too...as they are now.

One thing is and was certain...inflation has moved everything up. No governments were or are immune."

Yes they are but surreptitiously throwing the blame onto someone who was not responsible is questionable.

Edited April 2 by Legato
spleeling

[eyeball]

"I can outlast her," Carney said, laughing briefly along with Ford and Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow.

What a bunch of douchbags...

Two First Nations chiefs are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to apologize for saying he could "outlast" a First Nations woman who was protesting over mercury poisoning in her community.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/first-nations-protesters-demand-apology-from-pm-9.7150237