Who is working for Whom?

In a perfect world, Canadians elect politicians to go to Ottawa and work hard for the citizens of this county and for a better Canada.  A Canada we can all be proud of.  But the world isn’t perfect, and this article in the Globe and Mail highlights what our elected officials are doing with their […]

Posted on May 31st, 2007 by Kylie Young in Uncategorized, NCC Blog
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The Terminator in Toronto

California Governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger arrived in Toronto yesterday to meet with Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty and to sign agreements on both stem-cell research and climate change.
After reading reports here, here and here about the Governor’s whirl-wind day in the city, one has to wonder if the visit was anything more than a photo-op.
Arriving in Toronto […]

Posted on May 30th, 2007 by Kylie Young in Uncategorized, NCC Blog
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It is not a photo-op, it’s his job!

Prime Minister Stephen Harper made a surprise visit to Kabul, Afghanistan yesterday to meet with frontline Canadian workers and Afghan President Hamid Karzai.
While visiting our troops, the Prime Minister reaffirmed our government’s support of the thousands of Canadians who put their lives on the line everyday in order to bring prosperity, peace and democracy to […]

Posted on May 23rd, 2007 by Kylie Young in NCC Blog
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You know Parliament is an embarrassment when…

Many Canadians were outraged when our federal government decided it would be a good use of taxpayer time and money to question Hockey Canada’s decision to name Shane Doan as the national team captain. Most did not think our politicians could sink any lower.
But, the very well-paid men and women who represent us in Ottawa […]

Posted on May 17th, 2007 by Kylie Young in NCC Blog
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Environment Not Top Priority

A recent poll by Innovative Research Group Inc. indicates that the environment is not the top political priority amongst Canadians.
This article in the National Post outlines what many NCC supporters have been saying for quite some time – Canadians want a healthy environment, but they don’t want to pay for it.
Stephen Harper and the Conservative […]

Posted on May 15th, 2007 by Kylie Young in NCC Blog
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The Time for Honest Debate is Now

When it comes to health care in Canada, everyone and his brother is ready and waiting to weigh in on the debate.  Unfortunately, most arguments are based on misconceptions and a fear of losing so-called free health care.  This op-ed in today’s National Post is a great example.
The problem with these arguments is that health […]

Posted on May 14th, 2007 by Kylie Young in NCC Blog
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Senate Bill Delayed – Again!

One year seems like an awfully long time to pass a bill that is only three clauses long.  But when the bill in question (S-4) proposes to limit Senate terms to eight years, it is no wonder the dust collectors in the Upper House have pulled out every trick in the book to delay it.
This […]

Posted on May 10th, 2007 by Kylie Young in NCC Blog
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What a waste of time and money!

This article, penned by Geoff Matthews in today’s Toronto Star, paints a colourful picture of how our well paid federal politicians have chosen to represent us in Ottawa.
Instead of address issue like the inefficiency of our countries crime labs, sky rocketing gas prices, or the lack of doctors in Canada – Our federal representatives are […]

Posted on May 3rd, 2007 by Kylie Young in NCC Blog
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