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You Won’t Believe The Perks of Being A Canadian Senator

Four lucky Canadians including an ex Liberal Premier and a failed Liberal candidate just won the lottery – otherwise known as being appointed to the Canadian Senate.  Have a listen to the salary and the litany of perks that go with the appointments. Living proof that the aristocracy is alive and well in Ottawa.

Canadians Couldn’t Care Less About the Pay Cut

The shocking part isn’t the 33% paycut that every Canadians gets…it’s the fact that so few care. 

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It Should Be A Front Page Story…But It’s Not

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Even if you know the pension crisis is coming – you’ll be shocked by the latest numbers on US Social Security. It’s a reminder that even the smallest change costs big, big money…. money that they don’t have.  

You Won’t Believe How Big Alberta’s Deficit Is Going To Be

U of Calgary economist, Trevor Tombe shocked the province with his projection on the size of the deficit in the coming decades if nothing changes. It’s unsustainable but is there the political will to do anythng about it. 

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The Most Targeted Group for Hate Crimes

Nothing’s changed. It’s not even close – it’s not black, Hispanics or Muslims – the most targeted group for hate crimes are Jews.

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