The Ontario Election campaign began this Wednesday as leaders start their travels across this great province and give press releases on their promises. PC leader, Tim Hudak, started the campaign off with an appearance on CTV's Power Play and CBC's Power and Politics. In both interviews Hudak promised several key things to help taxpayers in Ontario and the economy:
*Income tax reduction by 5% on the first $75,000 of income
*Cancel the eco-tax
*Double the Caregiver Tax Credit
*Remove the HST from hydro bills
*Remove the HST from home heating
*Remove the Debt Retirement Charge on home heating
*Reduction in government red tape by 30%
*Efficient business-government service standards
*Choice over the mandatory Smart Meter pricing
*Open bidding on government contracts
*Reduction the business tax rate by 10%
Additionally, Hudak promised:
Introduction of patient-orientated reforms
*Increase health care investments by $6 billion
*Improve monitoring on the performance of health care via a website for client reviews
*Introduce wait-time guarantees
*More doctors
*Investments in home care
*Eliminate fraud and waste in health care by stopping scandals (e.g. e-Health) and by reducing the amount of administration
Education:
*$2 billion more on education
*Eliminate administration waste
*Full-day kindergarten for all schools
*Expand the use of technology in schools (e.g. eBooks)
*Create 60,000 post-secondary spaces.
*Increase the amount of available financial aid
*Eliminate the Foreign Scholarship Program and reinvest the savings in Ontario students
Hudak strongly feels that time for change is needed in Ontario. With corrupt scandals of the Liberals, a ballooning deficit, runaway spending, and an economy struggling it is time to replace the Liberals with a PC government.
Blue Youth asks all members and supporters to assist in any way possible. Contact the riding association, (705) 653-3144, to obtain a lawn sign and request to volunteer.
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Friday, September 9, 2011
9/11 Commemoration
This Sunday, September 11, 2011 will mark the tenth commemoration of the tragic events of 9/11 where terrorists hijacked four civilian airliners, flew two into the World Trade Centers, one into the Pentagon, and another crashed into a field.
Massive gatherings will be held across the United States, Canada, and the world to commemorate the event.
President Obama wrote an open leader to Prime Minister Harper thanking Canadians for their help and support during and following the horrific events. Obama continued by recalling the "comfort of friendship and extraordinary assistance".
Many acts of kindness presented themselves during and with the aftermath of 9/11. This can be clearly seen with the act of generosity by the citizens of Gander, Newfoundland who donated clothing, food and their homes to thousands of http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifinternational travels when planes where diverted from American airspace.
We all hope that all Canadians will take the time to watch part or all of the tributes being broadcasted this Sunday and take a moment of silence to remember all of those who were lost.
Terrorism is still a top security concern for governments all over the world including Canada. Prime Minister Harper has vowed to reintroduce tough on crime bills and anti-terrorism legislation to further protect Canadians.
A timeline of events can be seen at CTV
Massive gatherings will be held across the United States, Canada, and the world to commemorate the event.
President Obama wrote an open leader to Prime Minister Harper thanking Canadians for their help and support during and following the horrific events. Obama continued by recalling the "comfort of friendship and extraordinary assistance".
Many acts of kindness presented themselves during and with the aftermath of 9/11. This can be clearly seen with the act of generosity by the citizens of Gander, Newfoundland who donated clothing, food and their homes to thousands of http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifinternational travels when planes where diverted from American airspace.
We all hope that all Canadians will take the time to watch part or all of the tributes being broadcasted this Sunday and take a moment of silence to remember all of those who were lost.
Terrorism is still a top security concern for governments all over the world including Canada. Prime Minister Harper has vowed to reintroduce tough on crime bills and anti-terrorism legislation to further protect Canadians.
A timeline of events can be seen at CTV
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Applauses All Around
This week applauses need to be extended to Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Rick Norlock, MP Northumberland-Quinte West.
Firstly, PM Harper has managed to forge a free trade deal with Colombia that will be effective next week. With Latin America one of the fastest growing regions in the world and the United States economic recovery in doubt, extending our free trade partners is crucial to securing Canada's economic future. Canada, an exporting nation, is dependent on the world consuming our goods. Harper and the Conservatives are ensuring our economic viability by selling our goods to more markets abroad.
Secondly, PM Harper has represented our national interests abroad by giving Minister Baird the order to deport Libyan diplomats in Canada. This is another positive move to isolate the Libyan government as illegitimate and bring democracy to the rebels.
Lastly, Rick Norlock, MP Northumberland-Quinte West deserves recognition for hosting mobile offices throughout the riding this month. These offices are setup in all areas of the riding so Rick and his team can hear the concerns, comments, and questions from all constituents. Rick has hosted the mobile offices before and is a part of Rick's summer agenda of meeting with the constituents that re-elected him in the 2011 election.
Firstly, PM Harper has managed to forge a free trade deal with Colombia that will be effective next week. With Latin America one of the fastest growing regions in the world and the United States economic recovery in doubt, extending our free trade partners is crucial to securing Canada's economic future. Canada, an exporting nation, is dependent on the world consuming our goods. Harper and the Conservatives are ensuring our economic viability by selling our goods to more markets abroad.
Secondly, PM Harper has represented our national interests abroad by giving Minister Baird the order to deport Libyan diplomats in Canada. This is another positive move to isolate the Libyan government as illegitimate and bring democracy to the rebels.
Lastly, Rick Norlock, MP Northumberland-Quinte West deserves recognition for hosting mobile offices throughout the riding this month. These offices are setup in all areas of the riding so Rick and his team can hear the concerns, comments, and questions from all constituents. Rick has hosted the mobile offices before and is a part of Rick's summer agenda of meeting with the constituents that re-elected him in the 2011 election.
Friday, August 5, 2011
Economic Turmoil...Try Free Trade
The US debt ceiling crisis may have been averted, regardless S&P intends to downgrade the US AAA rating meaning it will cost more to service the existing debt and to borrow more money. This combined with the massive plunge in the markets yesterday indicates investors are still worried about the US and EU debt crisis that are still looming.
More of a concern to Canada would be an American default as 78.9% (2008) of all exports are destined for America, making the American market vital to Canada, an exporting nation. The scare tactics are out that if or when America goes down, Canada will follow. What possibly can the Canadian government do to avoid economic turmoil with the source of the problem a foreign nation?
Interestingly enough, the government already created an economic insurance policy for Canada and continues to do so. Mainly and simply through signing and working on free trade deals with countries aboard. The Harper government has introduced free trade deals with Latin America countries which have some of the highest GDP growths in the world.
Additionally, the government is working on a free trade deal with the EU and "relations" that could include freer trade with China. In 2008 when talks with the EU and Canada began, EU officials stated that within the first year of a free trade deal a "minimum of $40 billion dollars per year" would be exchanged. Impressive seeing $440 billion dollars per year is traded with America alone.
Free or freer trade with China would be even more beneficial as Chinese growth is hungry for limited resources, all of which Canada has (coal, oil, lumber, etc). For the first time in history, Canada sold more lumber at a higher rate to the Chinese than to the Americans in the second quarter of 2011.
The Harper government was introducing proactive steps before the crisis in 2008 and 2011 hit, allowing Canada to weather the economic storm with relative ease. The old saying of not putting all your economic eggs in on economic trading partner's basket proves true.
Let’s make the market freer, allowing continued economic stability and growth for Canadian businesses and workers alike.
More of a concern to Canada would be an American default as 78.9% (2008) of all exports are destined for America, making the American market vital to Canada, an exporting nation. The scare tactics are out that if or when America goes down, Canada will follow. What possibly can the Canadian government do to avoid economic turmoil with the source of the problem a foreign nation?
Interestingly enough, the government already created an economic insurance policy for Canada and continues to do so. Mainly and simply through signing and working on free trade deals with countries aboard. The Harper government has introduced free trade deals with Latin America countries which have some of the highest GDP growths in the world.
Additionally, the government is working on a free trade deal with the EU and "relations" that could include freer trade with China. In 2008 when talks with the EU and Canada began, EU officials stated that within the first year of a free trade deal a "minimum of $40 billion dollars per year" would be exchanged. Impressive seeing $440 billion dollars per year is traded with America alone.
Free or freer trade with China would be even more beneficial as Chinese growth is hungry for limited resources, all of which Canada has (coal, oil, lumber, etc). For the first time in history, Canada sold more lumber at a higher rate to the Chinese than to the Americans in the second quarter of 2011.
The Harper government was introducing proactive steps before the crisis in 2008 and 2011 hit, allowing Canada to weather the economic storm with relative ease. The old saying of not putting all your economic eggs in on economic trading partner's basket proves true.
Let’s make the market freer, allowing continued economic stability and growth for Canadian businesses and workers alike.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Leader of the Opposition
Blue Youth members and supporters, along with Prime Minister Stephen Harper, the Conservative Party of Canada, and Canadians; would like to extend our condolences to NDP Leader Jack Layton. This week Mr. Layton announced that cancer has reappeared and he will temporarily step aside to regain his health. A new interim leader will be chosen this Thursday with Jack Layton in attendance via video conferencing. Jack Layton suggested that MP Nycole Turmel be the interim leader. We all hope Mr. Layton returns to the House on September 19 when the new session begins.
Friday, July 1, 2011
Canada Day
This week the most important issue is Canada Day. All celebrate and enjoy being in the best country in the world. A country of hope, opportunity, equality, and success. A country where all are equal in law and all are treated as neighbours and friends. A country which system of governance, health care, education, and infrastructure are some of the best in the world. A country where we all can be proud to be Canadian.
Happy Canada Day from Blue Youth
Canada; a country of greatness, a country of opportunity, a country of equality.
Happy Canada Day from Blue Youth
Canada; a country of greatness, a country of opportunity, a country of equality.
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