Federal Budget 2011

This week the topic issue for Blue Youth is balancing the Budget. Fiscal conservatism is a key fundamental principle of the Conservative Party of Canada and Blue Youth as well. The national deficit needs to be eliminated as quickly as possible but without cutting spending to vital programs that Canadians need. The reintroduction of a deficit was with justice as the world was plunged into the worst economic despair since the Great Depression of the 1930s. Thankfully the Canadian economy was strong and managed to rebound quickly into recovery mode (and soon to be prosperity once again). The world was jealous of Canada; we were seen as an economic leader and an "economic star" by the Economist Magazine in Britain. The actions of the Prime Minister and the Conservative Party ensured Canada would remain strong.

However, now that the recovery is well in its way we need to focus on deficit reduction and eventually eliminating the public debt. The saying that no debt is good debt applies to governmental debt as well. If the public debt cannot be controlled Canada could face as serious problems as those of the USA or Britain. This will not be an issue however; the Conservatives will introduce a plan to eliminate the deficit before the next election. This year the deficit is already lower than projected and as the economic gains steam and the war in Afghanistan closes the deficit should be reduced even quicker.

Blue Youth believes the best way of eliminating the deficit is not the way the Liberals did back in the 1990s and 2000s. Huge cuts to transfers to the provinces left health care and education in trouble. Instead a strategic review of spending in all government departments is needed. If all departments cut administrative and additional spending by a mere 10% much of the deficit will be eliminated. Additionally continued economic growth, the end of the war, and the savings of no election for four years will assist. Another great way to save is to eliminate the political party vote subsidy that is pointless and wasteful.

Thankfully everything listed above is being done by the Conservatives with more clever ways of saving most likely to come.

Senator Appointments

This week the topic of focus for Blue Youth is Senate reform and the appointment of three Conservative Senators to the upper chamber by Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

Quickly following the press meeting for announcing his new cabinet, Prime Minister Stephen Harper sent out a press release informing Canadians that three Conservative Senators have been appointed to the unelected Canadian senate. Blue Youth does not support having unelected Senators; however we do support the Prime Ministers decision to appoint these three senators.

The three appointees are: Quebec’s Larry Smith, Josee Verner, and Newfoundland’s Fabian Manning.

The reason for Blue Youth supporting this move is because the Prime Minister and the Conservative government must secure their majority in the Senate to ensure upcoming legislation will pass through the upper house effectively making the Senate an elected body.

Since becoming Prime Minister in 2006, Stephen Harper has strongly supported and advocated for Senate reform to make the unaccountable and unelected Senate more transparent and responsible to Canadians. However, with a minority mandate in the House of Commons and the Senate controlled by the Liberal Party, Senate reform was out of the question.

This road block has changed as of May 2, 2011. The government know has a strong mandate from the Canadian people with a majority in the House and a majority in the Senate. The reform of the Senate is on the way.

Blue Youth is looking forward to the upper chamber finally being elected and accountable to Canadians as all government should be.

New Student Vote Intention

A new student vote intention outcome released May 6, 2011 by StudentVote.ca has positive results for the Conservative Party of Canada and Blue Youth. StudentVote.ca conducts polling for Canadian students all across the country. The purpose is to determine the outcome of a federal election if students were the only voters. In difference with common perception of youth in Canada, the Conservative would win an election with a minority government. Blue Youth finds this very encouraging and positive news, and adds purpose to Blue Youth's message. In response to this, Blue Youth asks all young Conservatives or conservatives in the riding association of Northumberland-Quinte West to visit our website (www.blueyouth) to find out more information on Blue Youth, the Conservative Party, and becoming involved in the political process. Lets make this great news even more impressive by having a youth-voted Conservative majority government.

Results:
Conservative Party = 130 seats (31% of vote)
New Democratic Party = 113 seats (26% of vote)
Liberal Party = 47 seats (19.7% of vote)
Bloc Quebecois = 6 seats (1.3% of vote)
Green Party = 5 seats (4.7% of vote)
Based on 563,114 ballots from 3,793 schools across 301 riding associations.
Source: http://studentvote.ca/news/student-vote-2011-results-updated/

Election 2011 Outcome

For the week of May 9 to 15th, Blue Youth finds the outcome of the election the most important political topic. It is very encouraging and inspires optimism that the Conservative Party of Canada lead by Prime Minister Stephen Harper were given a clear, strong mandate to govern Canada with a Majority government. This sends a clear message to the Party and Blue Youth that the Conservative government policy, specifically on the economy, is being approved by Canadians. In addition, a strong message has been sent to the opposition coalition partners that Canadians want a government they elect through a true, fair and democratic election and not back-room deals made in contrast to what Canadians voted in. Blue Youth hopes and knows that the Conservative government will continue with the objectives once Ottawa resumes later this month. The second stage of Canada's Economic Action Plan is the top priority for the government as Canada emerges from this recession stronger and more united than ever before. Canada was called "an economic star" by the Economist Magazine and this can be attributed to the leadership of Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the Conservative Party of Canada.

In conclusion, Blue Youth wants to extend a great thank you to all that supported, donated, volunteered, and voted for the Conservative Party of Canada. As all Canadians look to the future we see strength, economic stability, and national unity.

Blue Youth
"Involving Youth in the Political Process"
www.blueyouth.ca
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Blog Updated and Weekly Posts

The Blue Youth blog has been updated and weekly posts will begin Sunday, May 15, 2011. Support Blue Youth by becoming a member or supporter, following our blog, joining our social networking pages (e.g. Facebook), and visiting our website: www.blueyouth.ca.

UPDATE: The weekly post updates will happen from Sunday to Tuesday on a regular weekly basis.