I am all for helping our fellow countrymen, but the money we have sent to other provinces would go a long way to put some of our infrastructure back in shape and build more. The way I see it every dollar invested in Alberta helps the rest of Canada at some point in time because we pay a huge whack of income tax so that must help somebody, or at least provide lots of jobs somewhere.
The crisis in the fishing industry in Newfoundland makes Alberta an attractive place to move, watched a program the other evening where a couple nearing retirement were planning to move to Alberta because they knew they could find jobs here. We need those people because there are many jobs retirees can do, that seem impossible to fill given the current labor shortage.
I think Alberta can help other provinces and I am sure we are all willing to step up to the plate and do so, but I would like it to be on our terms, putting money where it was needed and will be used to the best advantage for folks who aren't as fortunate as we are, vs having the feds help themselves and pass it around like candy.
The crisis in the fishing industry in Newfoundland makes Alberta an attractive place to move, watched a program the other evening where a couple nearing retirement were planning to move to Alberta because they knew they could find jobs here. We need those people because there are many jobs retirees can do, that seem impossible to fill given the current labor shortage.
I think Alberta can help other provinces and I am sure we are all willing to step up to the plate and do so, but I would like it to be on our terms, putting money where it was needed and will be used to the best advantage for folks who aren't as fortunate as we are, vs having the feds help themselves and pass it around like candy.
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