Budget Day
Today is a day of theatre. We start with parliament where one discussion centred on the topic of missile defence. The big question was the government’s position on participation in the missile defence of North America.
I have written earlier about the decision of Canada to continue its support of NORAD. By doing this, I have believed that Canada did commit to the American ballistic missile defence system. My conclusion is the one that was expressed by the Canadian ambassador–designate to the United States. The prime minister today denied having made the decision to agree to the missile defense system.
For political purposes, the prime minister could or would not agree to this statement. He is concerned about members of his own party who do not want Canada to be involved in the program. Many members of parliament from Quebec object to Canadian involvement in such a program. Many people from Quebec have objected to Canadian programs relating to the military; many were opposed to Canada’s participation in the First and the Second World Wars and with the war in Iraq.
The Province of Quebec at times is the “tail that wags the dog.” The Canadian government bends over backwards to support the people of Quebec. It was not too long ago that Quebec narrowly missed separating from Canada. The government since then has done much for the province to keep it in Confederation.
If I were a resident of the Province of Quebec, I would probably want to separate, separate to become “masters in our own house.” As a Canadian, living in Ontario, I would support any Quebec decision to separate. I am sick and tired of giving into the demands of Quebec. That province provides a drain on government programs. I would not mind visiting Quebec as a foreign land. What changes would be brought on that would be harmful to me? None that I can think of at this time, so I say: “Let them go!”
To return to the budget, the one item, above all others for which I am enthusiastic is the money allocated to the Department of National Defence, about 13 billion dollars over the next five years.
Most Canadians pay their taxes, often without any objections. They have a trust in the government that monies will be spent in the best possible ways. The parties in opposition in parliament will criticize the budget but it should not result in a motion of non-confidence that would pass. Canada will continue along its own merry way. The theatre of parliament will continue. One person has even called parliament as zoo. Perhaps an apt description when one views or listens to the proceedings.
I have written earlier about the decision of Canada to continue its support of NORAD. By doing this, I have believed that Canada did commit to the American ballistic missile defence system. My conclusion is the one that was expressed by the Canadian ambassador–designate to the United States. The prime minister today denied having made the decision to agree to the missile defense system.
For political purposes, the prime minister could or would not agree to this statement. He is concerned about members of his own party who do not want Canada to be involved in the program. Many members of parliament from Quebec object to Canadian involvement in such a program. Many people from Quebec have objected to Canadian programs relating to the military; many were opposed to Canada’s participation in the First and the Second World Wars and with the war in Iraq.
The Province of Quebec at times is the “tail that wags the dog.” The Canadian government bends over backwards to support the people of Quebec. It was not too long ago that Quebec narrowly missed separating from Canada. The government since then has done much for the province to keep it in Confederation.
If I were a resident of the Province of Quebec, I would probably want to separate, separate to become “masters in our own house.” As a Canadian, living in Ontario, I would support any Quebec decision to separate. I am sick and tired of giving into the demands of Quebec. That province provides a drain on government programs. I would not mind visiting Quebec as a foreign land. What changes would be brought on that would be harmful to me? None that I can think of at this time, so I say: “Let them go!”
To return to the budget, the one item, above all others for which I am enthusiastic is the money allocated to the Department of National Defence, about 13 billion dollars over the next five years.
Most Canadians pay their taxes, often without any objections. They have a trust in the government that monies will be spent in the best possible ways. The parties in opposition in parliament will criticize the budget but it should not result in a motion of non-confidence that would pass. Canada will continue along its own merry way. The theatre of parliament will continue. One person has even called parliament as zoo. Perhaps an apt description when one views or listens to the proceedings.
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