WHERE'S THE MONEY?

posted June 21st, 2018 at 11:18 PM

As a fan of history I enjoy reading about the prosperity of ancient (and not so ancient ) cities reaping the rewards of their successful trading relations , the fabulous buildings , statuary , plazas . The residents enjoying the wealth so created and most of the citizenry enjoying the party. Here we are , a modern day gateway to the rest of the country and the USA . The port absolutely teeming with activity, cruise ships, cargo , containers , tourists. The airport full to bursting point What do WE get ? Well we get higher property prices and taxes , people unable to afford to live here, spartan and high priced public services and not a sign of all the money that's rolling in from the port or the airport. So where the fuck is it being spent, where's the benefits of a throbbing, dynamic, booming city to its residents. All we seem to get is a bigger bill in the mail every month, no benefits from the cascade of money that's flowing in. The dystery meepens

4 Comments

It's because we don't close our borders

Jun 22, 2018 at 10:14am

It's all so a greasy rich politician and corporation can benefit from cheap labour and no restrictions on trade.

It's all going to the rich dude

Jun 22, 2018 at 10:42am

Because of all that economic activity, the homeowners on the west side of town are making off like bandits with the rise in the values of their properties. So if you are wondering where all that wealth is going, it is going to inequality, that is where it is going.

John titor

Jun 22, 2018 at 1:15pm

Not to mention what happened to all of that alberta oil money? How is canada not the richest country in the world with its massive resources and relatively tiny population, there shouldnt be even one person living on the street or one child starving.

The panama papers exposed how the richest canadians avoid paying their fair share of taxes
and yet the CRA comes after you and me for a few bucks. Its time to start holding our government accountable.

to John Titor....I get ridiculed

Jun 22, 2018 at 3:57pm

Whenever I say there's no need for food banks or there's no reason there should be a housing problem in this country. Your comments support my long held contention.
You're right about many of the wealthy citizens doing all they can to avoid paying taxes. To be fair, there are a lot of wealthy ones who do the right thing .
Now watch for the down votes.