Canadian Money Shifts to US Funds Amid Ottawa Critique
A Canadian retiree explains moving $20,000 into US travelers' cheques for about 11 percent in US funds to escape Canadian taxation and pension clawbacks. The piece argues Ottawa’s deficits and social spending undermine confidence, urging escape to a booming US economy as Ottawa faces tax, unemployment, and industry struggles.
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Carter as Middle East Peace Negotiator Suggested
Reggie's Ramblings notes a reported push in a neighboring country to appoint former President Jimmy Carter as Peace Negotiator in the Middle East. The piece critiques public service after a presidency and mentions Saskatchewan farmers chasing Transport Minister Pepin into an elevator amid a Winnipeg PC Convention jab.
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Arthur Lower on Canadian MPs and a failed system
Paul Hellyer reports Maclean's interview with Arthur Lower 93 in which the historian laments Ottawa's focus on bureaucracy over people. He argues MPs are educated and representative yet the parliament is no longer relevant, stifled by a powerful public service and elitist governance, with reforms needed to restore citizen government.
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