Letters April 30, 2023: ‘Spare a thought for the taxpayer’

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Enough already

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I’d identical to so as to add a few feedback about the PSAC strike. First, go forward and provides the PSAC members their requested increase. Then reduce staffing ranges by 35%. Then, for the remaining workers, introduce shift work in order that PSAC workers are literally accessible throughout instances that work for the taxpayers. How about 7 a.m.-3 p.m. and three p.m.-11 p.m.? Finally, why not classify all people in Canada paid out of the taxpayers’ pockets as “essential workers” and guarantee they can’t strike? Seriously, sufficient is sufficient, and this abuse of the taxpayer has to cease.

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T. CURRIE

(We wouldn’t thoughts spending much less time on maintain.)

Rest in peace

I’d all the time flip to Mr. Fatah column to see his newest tackle his well-written article and see the way it was offered. Only twice in all the years I learn it did I disagree with him and each instances about the NDP. Mr. Fatah and I have been each recognized with most cancers, (mine Stage 3) at about the identical time I figured. So I’d typically ship up prayers for him. Made me really feel related to him a little extra, I suppose. Mr. Fatah will probably be missed by his household and his followers like me. I so wished there have been extra folks like him in the media enterprise. Fair and sincere in reporting the details and never sides. Blessings in your voyage, Mr. Fatah.

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NOELLE BROWN

(He will probably be missed.)

Ongoing overreach

I discover it wonderful how a lot the authorities has modified since COVID. They received a thirst for mandating if we took the vaccine or not. They’re appearing extra like a loopy dad or mum than a authorities. You wanna journey? Take the vaccine or you possibly can’t. You wanna exit to eat? Take the vaccine or you possibly can’t. You wanna have a drink? OK, however we’ll tax you increased for those who do. You wanna have a cigarette? OK, however we’ll take extra money from you. You wanna drive gasoline as an alternative of electrical? OK, however you’ll pay!

YANCY JONES

(The vaccine mandates are gone now, however we’re all bored with paying extra for issues.)

Gallivanting and spending

Let’s face it, Justin Trudeau doesn’t care one iota what the remainder of us peons on this nation take into consideration his gallivanting round the world. He’s simply going to journey the place he desires and spend taxpayers’ cash recklessly. Despite his many conflicts of curiosity and breaches of belief, he is aware of he can get away with it. He’s the ‘teflon don’ of Canada.

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MOLLY KENS

(Trudeau is oblivious, at finest.)

Watch for AI

In response to Friday’s letter about synthetic intelligence: If anybody has been paying consideration, everybody ought to acknowledge how actual Dr. Michael Pravica’s considerations are, about the dangers related to AI. AI is presently operating the nation.

PAUL BAUMBERG

(Having one thing clever operating the nation could be an enchancment.)

Keeping it correct

I’m comfortable that Bill C11 has lastly handed, realizing that each one disinformation, misinformation and mal-information will now solely come from Justin Trudeau and Jagmeet Singh.

J.D. ROUND

(Ha!)

Enough is sufficient

Canadians, whereas tolerant, are being victimized by their authorities’s carbon and liquor tax enhance, with increased heating, gasoline, and  leisure prices to comply with. They’re already experiencing increased Inflation and rates of interest whereas Volkswagen receives 700 million and 13.2 billion tax credit score for constructing a battery plant. The federal staff’ strike is affecting public providers whereas Trudeau jets to New York, then off to Jamaica as a visitor of a rich Montreal businessman. Where are his priorities?

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PETER J. MIDDLEMORE SR.

(It could be un-Canadian to complain.)

Get powerful on criminals

Major reforms to our present judicial system in Canada are desperately wanted. It’s a full joke at what number of criminals, who’re discovered responsible of committing violent crimes, simply get a slap on the wrists by our courts of legislation as we speak.

DONALD Ok. MUNROE

(Violent criminals shouldn’t be on our streets,)

Tired of the whining

So our federal staff don’t wish to return to the workplace. Two to 3 days a week doesn’t attraction to them and it’s not truthful. In one story, it states they will save as much as $1,800 a month by staying dwelling. No youngster care wanted, no commuting, no shopping for a latte or sandwich as a result of they will make it at dwelling. Yes, we will even use the phrase ‘environment’ as a result of it’s the solely subject nowadays. How are you concentrating in your job if you’re taking good care of young children? If you go to the workplace you can also make your sandwich at dwelling! Didn’t our authorities simply implement $10-a-day youngster care? The pandemic was one factor, that is one other. They say they served all Canadians. Weren’t they fortunate to have a common paycheque whereas companies and people misplaced their jobs? Don’t ask for my sympathy!

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DIANE BEILNER

(If you possibly can care for children, cook dinner meals and do your job perhaps you might be downsized.)

Bird lives trump cats

I examine some birds that died up north at a tailings pond. It involves thoughts that hundreds of thousands of birds are killed by free roaming and feral cats yearly in Canada. Cats are thought-about an invasive species. Terrible preventable drawback.

RON NORTON

(But the cute toe beans!)

AHS rocks it

Never thought I’d say this, however I imagine issues are getting higher with Alberta Health Services. I used to be on a lengthy ready checklist for some minor knee surgical procedure. I received requested if I’d be prepared to go to a neighbouring city for the surgical procedure. Had it finished the subsequent week. That ‘little’ change by AHS simply gave me my summer time again! And received me out of the queue so somebody with a severe challenge might be handled sooner. Kudos to the employees. They have been skilled, environment friendly, and pleasant.

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RAY STEVENSON

(Glad to listen to it went effectively, and revel in your summer time!)

Consider an alternate

Can’t imagine this extortion from Premier Smith: vote for us and you’ll obtain $333,000 provincial cash. If you don’t, there will probably be much less, or no cash. Gas tax reduction, $100 monthly for Albertans (nearly of) all paid for with provincial funds earlier than an election. Please, Albertans get up! Our upcoming election is a joke! The UCP or NDP are more likely to win, however we’ve to avoid wasting Alberta, and desperately want a minority authorities. Neither Notley or Smith ought to have limitless energy. Please contemplate voting for the Alberta Party. Look at their platform. They gained’t win, however may maintain a stability of energy, and maintain others accountable to Albertans.

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HARRY ROBINSON

(Minority governments by no means accomplish a lot. We’d reasonably keep away from that.)

Great deal for Flames

Congratulations for arising with a deal for a new sports activities advanced. But, it might by no means get constructed if UCP loses the subsequent provincial election. Flames homeowners received the finest deal, due to councillor Sonya. I didn’t notice anybody may permit the Flame homeowners 35 years to pay their share. After 10 years, the group might be heading for elsewhere and we’re on the hook.

CHAMPAK BHAUMIK

(We wish to assume the shiny new constructing will preserve the group very comfortable to remain.)

Finally finished!

Cowboy hats off to Premier Danielle  Smith and councillor Sonya Sharp for getting our new Calgary occasions centre over the end line. Now that’s management that I want we’d have had again in 2019 after we had a likelihood to get this deal finished. This new occasions centre will convey hundreds of thousands of {dollars} in tourism and financial advantages to our metropolis. The Saddledome is 40 years outdated and McMahon Stadium is 60 years outdated. The Flames have been being wooed by Houston  which, had they left, would have been disastrous for the psyche of Calgary.  This will preserve them right here the place they belong. Now, come on Danielle and Sonya, let’s repair McMahon Stadium. Baby steps, I suppose.

D.J. HARDY

(We will maintain off celebrating till shovels are in the floor.)