Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Education has released copies of 18 letters sent to the province encouraging it to develop a policy addressing pronoun use in schools.
Other right-wing accounts variously reacted by describing the move as Orwellian, lamenting the death of free speech and even contemplating leaving Canada for good....
The new federal dental insurance plan will be phased in gradually over 2024, with the first claims likely to be processed in May, government officials said ahead of a formal announcement scheduled for Monday morning.
The UCP government removed a cap on private insurance premium increases during their last term, saying that the Alberta NDP’s cap on insurance premiums would harm the province’s competition for pricing for insurance.
Since the time the UCP removed that premium cap that the Alberta NDP had put in place, most people have seen their car insurance premiums jump to 150% - 200% of what it had previously been, and home insurance premiums have been rising more sharply as well.
Sure am glad the UCP protected those corporate profits instead of their constituents.
Wow, this is truly pathetic. These assholes sure are massively successful in one regard: Absolutely NOBODY can present themselves as so worthlessly stupid with almost no effort like the UCP MLAs can.
Google hits a paywall. On the heels of a deal struck last week between Ottawa and Google, the search behemoth will pay Canadian news publishers $100 million/year for the privilege of hosting their content. Is that a win for Ottawa? Well, on one hand, Canada is now one of the first countries to compel digital platforms to pay...
Yeah, but this $100MM from Google is directly linked to C-18, which links the payments to full-time journalists employed.
So, while I don’t love that it’ll help a company like Bell’s bottom line because it offsets journalist salaries at CTV, and I definitely dislike that the PostMedia and TorStar billionaire owners will undoubtedly just pass through all their journalist subsidies to personal profit, I do like that it will help pay for journalists at the CBC and other editorially or financially independent news sources.
So, not all sunshine in this whole C18 / Google story, but what does all that actually have to do with telcos not building infrastructure?
Well, consider that prior to this, Google was paying $0 to support the journalists who were driving web traffic to Google News / Search (besides paying them in exposure, of course), thereby not generating ad revenue for the actual news outlets directly. Meanwhile, Canadian tax dollars were subsidizing journalists’ salaries.
Now, Google is supporting newsrooms by being forced through C-18 to pay for the news they’re disseminating (and profiting from) to the tune of $100MM next year. That’s $100MM in the Canadian Federal Budget that’s freed up for other use (or savings).
So, not all bad. It’s imperfect legislation, but it appears that the desired outcome of this aspect of C-18 has at least partially come to fruition.
A Vancouver woman is asking for the courts to make an example of her neighbour, a practising lawyer she alleges has filed a baseless pseudolegal lawsuit against her in an attempt to “provoke a state of fear.”
Honest question: with this level of complete insanity in a legal filing, what are the chances that a deranged sov cit who has somehow passed the bar, is disbarred? Surely a point blank refusal to acknowledge the authority of the legal system is grounds?
I mean, if the law doesn’t apply to anyone who says the magic words in the right order, then this person shouldn’t be too upset they’re being removed from representing that legal system, right?
Yeah, it’s a deferred accounting technique that’s similar to the idea behind accounts payable / receivable.
For revenue due in the future, you book in a “sale” to accounts receivable, and then record the profit when the sale is delivered (in full or proportionally). That future loan revenue is an asset held by the bank until its actually received from the client and converted to current cash flow.
PCLs are effectively an offset to accounts receivable. I think it’s technically a negative asset and not a liability, but that’s not important. If everything goes right with a loan, the bank receives interest payable and the original principal. That was all logged as an expected receivable by the bank. When the bank chooses to believe more people will have difficulty paying their loans back, the bank increases PCLs to reduce the “expectation of owed income”. The idea is that the PCL figure is supposed to both be a backward-looking indicator of good loan creation behaviour at the banks, and a forward-looking signal to government or shareholders about a pending problem that the bank has identified.
Usually what actually winds up happening is the banks create too-high PCLs, which then are reversed later, magically re-creating those assets & profits in a future reporting period.
So, while PCLs are an important part of IFRS accounting for the finance sector, they also introduce a LOT of ability for banking executives to “manage” their overall level of taxable earnings. For example, if you don’t want to show huge earnings at a particular calendar year-end because of a proposed windfall tax on the banking sector…
Shit policy idea. Banning things never works. Please see all of history as evidence.
Increase taxes on nicotine ten-fold if it’s so important. Use taxes in part to ensure that the amount of smokes that fall off the back of trucks doesn’t spike. That’s about as good as you’re gonna get to influence anyone who’s addicted.
Always convenient how these biased ‘opinion’ writers forget that these problems existed well before the Liberals were in power, and that their buddies in the CPC didn’t do fuck all about it in their tenure either.
Backwards looking blame as always. Boring writing.
On Thursday, Poilievre only pointed to CTV when talking about the “media reports” to which he was referring. But it appears Poilievre asked his question in the House before CTV’s reporting was published....
The residential heating oil concessions represent a miniscule amount of the total carbon taxes while maximizing carbon emission reduction intensity.
It’s a good trade-off, although their messaging on why the change happened was sloppy. Keeping the tax as is and avoiding this debacle, and then further enhancing the incentives to change would have been my preferred method.
Eh, I don’t think there’s much of an argument for UBI to not be means-tested. If it’s meant to be a basic support so that people can maintain dignity through their most difficult time, I doubt you’re seeing people choosing early retirement. Besides, OAS and GIS are already means-tested basic income for seniors.
As for big inflationary force? Maybe? But the idea that lifting a limited portion of the population out of the worst of financial circumstances will cause problematic inflation is pretty laughable. Economists still don’t know what actually causes inflation, apart from the expectation of inflation.
Scott Moe and Danielle Smith say the exemption should also be applied to natural gas, as the majority of people in their provinces use it to heat their homes.
Because Danielle Smith and Scott Moe are horrible human beings actively gaslighting Canadians towards supporting terrible policy, and rational people can see right through that shit and hate everything about it?
Gee, I wonder if this has anything to do with the CPC not taking a strong public stance against political violence and vigilantism? Maybe the fragile losers in the “Fuck Trudeau” flag waving crowd shouldn’t have had their paper-thin egos stroked quite so hard?
Protecting Saskatchewan from outside "threats" – including the federal government – was a major theme in the provincial government’s 2023 Speech from the Throne on Wednesday.
“We want to parent our kids until they’re 18 and ready to make decisions by themselves. Whatever decision they make later, that’s a decision as an adult."...
Unsurprising behaviour from the political party that just can’t help but accuse everyone else of pushing a hidden agenda, all while refusing to be open and accountable, picking dumb fights countrywide, and funding a secret “War Room” whose biggest success so far has been promoting an animated Netflix movie by accident.
UCP are clowns. UCP voters are either actively hateful or just dumb as fuck.
Alot of the time I’ll be playing will be in-between calls at work so being able to pause any time is important. The only one I’ve played is god of war but I never finished it .
Titanfall 2 might fit that scenario the best. Great story but easily payable, lots of quick action, not crazy long and pretty much on rails unless you’re a collectible completionist.
Hours after the operators of the province’s power grid warned that new federal electricity regulations could lead to blackouts, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said her government is preparing for the possibility of enacting her signature legislation in an effort to push back against Ottawa’s planned emissions reductions....
A Regina judge has ruled that the Saskatchewan government’s naming and pronoun policy should be paused for the time being, but Premier Scott Moe says he’ll use the notwithstanding clause to override it....
Probably because Rebel News is well known right-wing propaganda outlet run by a racist fuckface with a tenuous grip on reality, when they aren’t just outright lying.
A report commissioned by the Alberta government says the province would be entitled to more than half the assets of the Canada Pension Plan - $334 billion - if it were to exit the national retirement savings program in 2027.
Can’t wait for another round of the entire country ridiculing this bullshit that our AM Radio Host premier is pulling out of her ass. Always fun to be the butt of jokes.
I’m confused. Are you saying that no one should own a home?
The whole purpose of this is to identify those politicians that have a conflict of interest in making decisions regarding primary housing for Canadians.
Investment property owners (non-principal properties) have a conflict of interest because they may not want to make new rules that would affect taxation of income or capital, institute rent controls, or adversely impact current property values.
Those invested in REITs or REOCs have a conflict because they may not want to affect the beneficial tax structure of REITs (flow-thru Trusts), nor limit the investment opportunities to non-residential properties (as right now multifamily and apartment REITs are wildly profitable and a major source of urban centre rent inflation).
Those “invested” in just their primary residence and who are not landlords or real estate investors have (nearly all) of their incentives properly aligned with the goals of normal Canadians who just want to own their own home. Like all home owners, they may not want to see market prices decline, but ultimately most homeowners just want a place to call their own and to not see money go down the black hole of rent.
Why does the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada refuse to get a security clearance to see classified documents. He is the first to scream about being left out, but this is entirely up to him. I suspect there is something that would prevent him from getting a security clearance and he does not want us to know. Or perhaps...
Its a purposeful choice. This way PP gets to scream about government secrets to his sycophants. If he went and did the right thing, he would both be properly informed and unable to constantly spew conspiracies.
Alexis von Hoensbroech says the global push to decarbonize the aviation sector by 2050 will lead to a major increase in ticket prices unless governments step in to offer support.
Fuck that, WestJet is owned by a private equity firm now. Let their billionaire owner deal with it and quit begging for government handouts. Bootstraps and all that.
The long delays in resolving landlord-tenant disputes are worst in Ontario but other provinces are experiencing it as well. Experts say those delays will have an impact on the already-stressed rental market.
That’s your perineal raphe. In the womb everyone starts female, and that particular feature either becomes the scrotal/penile raphe (the scrotum seam) or the labia majora.
No evidence that Sask. consulted about pronoun policy despite premier, education minister claims: documents (www.cbc.ca)
Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Education has released copies of 18 letters sent to the province encouraging it to develop a policy addressing pronoun use in schools.
Right-Wing Trolls Are Freaking Out After Learning They Can Get Sued For Calling People 'Groomers' On The Internet (pressprogress.ca)
Other right-wing accounts variously reacted by describing the move as Orwellian, lamenting the death of free speech and even contemplating leaving Canada for good....
Federal dental insurance program to be phased in over 2024, benefits to start in May (www.ctvnews.ca)
The new federal dental insurance plan will be phased in gradually over 2024, with the first claims likely to be processed in May, government officials said ahead of a formal announcement scheduled for Monday morning.
Does microdosing magic mushrooms help people with mental health issues? Science is trying to find out (www.cbc.ca)
‘People are confused’: Survey suggests Canadians need education on Charter rights (www.winnipegfreepress.com)
Non-Paywall Article
It now costs more to afford basic necessities in Calgary than in Vancouver, Toronto: StatsCan (www.cbc.ca)
'Pseudoscience': Alberta's health minister under fire for naturopathic medicine meeting (calgary.ctvnews.ca)
Alberta's health minister is facing pushback after taking a meeting focused on naturopathic medicine's role in the province's primary care.
[Article] Google to pay $100M a year to Canadian news publishers (www.cp24.com)
Google hits a paywall. On the heels of a deal struck last week between Ottawa and Google, the search behemoth will pay Canadian news publishers $100 million/year for the privilege of hosting their content. Is that a win for Ottawa? Well, on one hand, Canada is now one of the first countries to compel digital platforms to pay...
Vancouver lawyer who sued over condo deck divider accused of pseudolegal 'paper terrorism' | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
A Vancouver woman is asking for the courts to make an example of her neighbour, a practising lawyer she alleges has filed a baseless pseudolegal lawsuit against her in an attempt to “provoke a state of fear.”
Bad loans piling up at big banks as TD, Royal and CIBC reveal quarterly numbers (www.cbc.ca)
Ban selling cigarettes to anyone born after 2008, Ottawa Public Health urges Health Canada (ottawacitizen.com)
Diane Francis: Trudeau Liberals content to ignore money laundering epidemic (financialpost.com)
Poilievre points at media to explain Rainbow Bridge 'terrorist attack' comments (www.cbc.ca)
On Thursday, Poilievre only pointed to CTV when talking about the “media reports” to which he was referring. But it appears Poilievre asked his question in the House before CTV’s reporting was published....
rule sandwich (cdn.masto.host)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toast_sandwich was created 12 years ago today!
Preston Manning recommends further politicizing public health (rabble.ca)
Is this true, Canada? (lemmy.world)
Found in Manchester, UK.
Liberal government set to miss 2030 emissions targets, says environment commissioner audit (www.cbc.ca)
Basic income 'unlocked dozens of doors for me,' supporter says amid call for national program | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
This will work rule (climatejustice.social)
from @breadandcircuses (toot with alt text)
Premiers of Saskatchewan and Alberta ask for extension of carbon tax exemption (globalnews.ca)
Scott Moe and Danielle Smith say the exemption should also be applied to natural gas, as the majority of people in their provinces use it to heat their homes.
The cost to protect the prime minister has shot up to more than $30 million a year (www.cbc.ca)
Sask. calls Ottawa one of its 'biggest threats' in 2023 throne speech (regina.ctvnews.ca)
Protecting Saskatchewan from outside "threats" – including the federal government – was a major theme in the provincial government’s 2023 Speech from the Throne on Wednesday.
Bernie Sanders says Israel is violating international law with blockade on 'open-air prison' in Gaza (www.businessinsider.com)
UBI Cash Payments Reduced Homelessness, Increased Employment in Denver (www.businessinsider.com)
Trans women taking hormones ‘up to 95 per cent more likely to suffer heart disease’ (www.telegraph.co.uk)
Full article: imgur.com/a/12Fy1WB
Here they go again: 1 Million March 4 Children to return October 21 as organizers raise stakes (www.westernstandard.news)
“We want to parent our kids until they’re 18 and ready to make decisions by themselves. Whatever decision they make later, that’s a decision as an adult."...
How Alberta is turning freedom of information into a Why Do You Need To Know Act (www.theglobeandmail.com)
Having trouble deciding what game to play next . which one of these games should i try (lemmy.world)
Alot of the time I’ll be playing will be in-between calls at work so being able to pause any time is important. The only one I’ve played is god of war but I never finished it .
Canada must be better at teaching country's 'full story,' Governor General says (www.cbc.ca)
Premier Smith says Alberta preparing Sovereignty Act motion over federal emissions plans (www.cbc.ca)
Hours after the operators of the province’s power grid warned that new federal electricity regulations could lead to blackouts, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said her government is preparing for the possibility of enacting her signature legislation in an effort to push back against Ottawa’s planned emissions reductions....
Sask. premier to use notwithstanding clause to veto judge ruling on school pronoun policy (www.cbc.ca)
A Regina judge has ruled that the Saskatchewan government’s naming and pronoun policy should be paused for the time being, but Premier Scott Moe says he’ll use the notwithstanding clause to override it....
After briefing on intel, Singh says ‘clear evidence’ India involved in B.C. killing (www.winnipegfreepress.com)
Non-Paywall Article
Alberta deserves more than half CPP assets if it exits program: report (calgary.ctvnews.ca)
A report commissioned by the Alberta government says the province would be entitled to more than half the assets of the Canada Pension Plan - $334 billion - if it were to exit the national retirement savings program in 2027.
Sorry Florida (startrek.website)
Find Out If Your Provincial Rep Is Invested In Real Estate (www.readthemaple.com)
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Why won't the leader of the CPC get a security clearance????
Why does the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada refuse to get a security clearance to see classified documents. He is the first to scream about being left out, but this is entirely up to him. I suspect there is something that would prevent him from getting a security clearance and he does not want us to know. Or perhaps...
WestJet CEO says aviation will need significant government support to decarbonize (globalnews.ca)
Alexis von Hoensbroech says the global push to decarbonize the aviation sector by 2050 will lead to a major increase in ticket prices unless governments step in to offer support.
Landlords aren't being paid. Tenants are feeling squeezed. And the system that's supposed to help is broken (www.cbc.ca)
The long delays in resolving landlord-tenant disputes are worst in Ontario but other provinces are experiencing it as well. Experts say those delays will have an impact on the already-stressed rental market.
A secret best left unknown (startrek.website)
Thoughtfully, Dave knows not all of us have caught up (endlesstalk.org)
How is woke a religion? (lemmy.world)