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  1. Eaglelord17

    Why it doesn't make sense for Scotland to separate

    The other point is could they even rejoin the EU as just Scotland? I am not sure they would be able to maintain the standards to join on their own without the UK to assist. Could result in this small broke country with nowhere to go.
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    Why it doesn't make sense for Scotland to separate

    For the UK leaving the EU it wasn't about economics, it was about freedom and the right to decide your future. If it had just remained a economic union as it was originally supposed to be, the UK would have had no issues with it. Scotland is a country that has been in decline for decades, as a...
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    NDP to debate phasing out Canada’s Armed Forces at policy convention

    Honestly I think it is a good thing they debate this. The reason being that every government institution should have to justify its existence on a continual basis. Obviously the military is a very easy one to justify, but the questions should periodically be asked anyways. The only groups that...
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    Cost of housing in Canada

    Canada is in a housing bubble right now and if we don't get it under control it will look like the 2008 US financial crisis except actually hitting Canada as now we are quickly pushing ourselves into situations where the smallest interest increase will result in defaults for many. New Zealand...
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    What is your favourite Military Saying

    On the bus, off the bus
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    In split decision, Supreme Court says the federal carbon price is constitutional

    If they actually cared about the environment the first thing they would do is put heavy tariffs/ban the importation of any product not made to a similar environmental standard as what would be required to manufacture said product in Canada. How does it make sense that we have all these...
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    In split decision, Supreme Court says the federal carbon price is constitutional

    Huh we have survived for over 150 years without this being a issue and now all of a sudden its top priority? And just because you don't agree with what a Province is doing doesn't mean they aren't playing ball. Last I checked all these provinces have environmental controls in place. They have...
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    In split decision, Supreme Court says the federal carbon price is constitutional

    Poor decision by the Supreme Court. The 1867 Constitution is clear as to what is a provincial power and what isn't. If they want that changed they should have to open up the Constitution to allow for it, not have the courts create laws. I also question the legality of having our chief justice...
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    Sexual Misconduct Allegations in The CAF

    I am not saying to remove due process, what I am saying is the whole prosecute the victim for 'false allegations' is a terrible thing to do. Unless there is clear evidence that the whole thing was made up you end up creating the barriers that prevent victims from coming forward in the first...
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    Sexual Misconduct Allegations in The CAF

    The whole false allegations thing is part of the reason people don't bring forward sexual assault and misconduct issues in the first place. When someone says 'so and so punched me' we instantly believe them, yet when someone says 'so and so raped me' we don't. It is always 'you sure it was...
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    Congratulations on Your Military Service… Now Here Are 9 Reasons Why I Won’t Hire You

    Pensions in the private sector are basically all defined contributions if they are there at all now. It mainly comes down to how you manage your money. For example if I work to 65 where I am at I shall receive a pension of about 1/3 my annual income. The Company pays about 2.85$ a hour worked...
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    Congratulations on Your Military Service… Now Here Are 9 Reasons Why I Won’t Hire You

    The blue collar employers I have had love having former military personnel. Their logic is simple, they tell us to go do something, and we do it without arguing. That and we tend to be much more willing to work overtime than our compatriots. A lot of the people who never were in the military...
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    Civilians complaining about Police/Emergency Services' Pay

    Actually membership in a union is a requirement in some shops. For example where I work, it is mandatory to be part of the union as much as you may or may not want to be. Otherwise you can't work those jobs and therefore cannot have that job. It is not optional as it is written into the...
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    Civilians complaining about Police/Emergency Services' Pay

    'Legal reality' is a subjective as that can be changed by the government at any point in time. I have never stated that my idea is fully developed, but it is a potential solution to the slow but steady growth of public sector wages well beyond what is happening in the private sector. This growth...
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    Civilians complaining about Police/Emergency Services' Pay

    So it is acceptable for a union to be formed in perpetuity without any requirement for periodic ratification from their membership (most unions in Canada were voted in by people now long dead, some under very sketchy circumstances), yet the idea that a salary gets more or less fixed in...
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    Civilians complaining about Police/Emergency Services' Pay

    Explain to me how it violates any rights? If you go into a union negotiation and agree 'x' job shall be paid 1.5 times average income in perpetuity then it was agreed by collective agreement. I also never said that there wouldn't be differences between different locations either. Maybe Vancouver...
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    Civilians complaining about Police/Emergency Services' Pay

    Collective bargaining doesn't mean you have carte blanche. If the will power is there major cuts can be made even if they strike. The way many people save at the moment it wouldn't take too long for them to come back to the table. Even if there is no change made to pay, if someone wanted to...
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    Divining the right role, capabilities, structure, and Regimental System for Canada's Army Reserves

    Actually that is a fantastic rate in comparison to the CF in general. If anything the CAF should be following those numbers much closer as right now for the whole organization its about a 1:4 ratio. The CAF should seriously look into providing apprenticeships or incentives for skilled trades...
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    Civilians complaining about Police/Emergency Services' Pay

    Military alone just got a 6.2% increase for 3 years, many other governmental organizations that is more or less the standard. Well the metrics are the fact that historically the Public sector tended to pay less, but offered more security, better benefits, and a better pension. Fast forward to...
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    Civilians complaining about Police/Emergency Services' Pay

    And its not a race to the top off the backs of those paying your wages either. I am for a fair wage, benefits, and pension. What that means is they should be tied more to averages than anything else as you can't get more fair than that. If you disagree with that being fair, please explain to me...
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