Canadians Against a Liberal/NDP Coalition Gov't

In the last 24 hours, Canada's political reality has gone chaotic. Finance Minister Jim Flaherty tabled an economic update on Thursday, November 27th. Part of the measures included tightening the belt on politicians and the civil service by freezing salary increases, and ending party subsidies.

Currently, a political party in Canada receives $1.95 for every vote they receive in a federal election. It's the position of the Conservative Government that big money should be taken out of politics, and that our political parties should earn their money through grassroots donations from individual Canadians. Barack Obama, won the U.S. election without taking a cent of public money, through inspiring people and receiving small donations from thousands of people. The political parties in Canada should have to do the same.

The opposition parties, addicted to their government welfare, declared 'war', over this measure. In a compromising tone, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty backed down and has put the vote on political party subsidies in a separate vote, which will not be a non-confidence measure.

The opposition parties claim a lack of action by the Government on an economic stimulus package. It's very clear, that Canada's Government is waiting to see the actions President-elect Barack Obama takes when he is sworn in as President in late January. Which is very smart considering over 80% of our exports go to the United States, and our economy is very much linked to our southern neighbour. The opposition is demanding impatient and reckless action.

I support the coalition because it will be more progressive than the current government. It would be great if they felt they could take on the Liberal pragmatist approach the everything now and again. The weak link in the coalition is Dion and the Liberals. Lets show them just as strong we can be!

Author: Doug Ward, Vancouver Sun
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