Marco B 🇨🇦
@marco-123.bsky.social
Engineer, Business owner, Human.
Interested in: Science, Technology, Environment and Politics.
Kingston 🇨🇦, originally from 🇩🇪
Interested in: Science, Technology, Environment and Politics.
Kingston 🇨🇦, originally from 🇩🇪
I agree with you on this.
The main reason was simply social media amplified misinformation, if you ask me.
Many people I spoke to (most with neutral/pro positions) were totally surprised as I told them I built a spreadsheet and get more back through the rebate, as they will likely too.
The main reason was simply social media amplified misinformation, if you ask me.
Many people I spoke to (most with neutral/pro positions) were totally surprised as I told them I built a spreadsheet and get more back through the rebate, as they will likely too.
December 17, 2025 at 4:00 AM
I agree with you on this.
The main reason was simply social media amplified misinformation, if you ask me.
Many people I spoke to (most with neutral/pro positions) were totally surprised as I told them I built a spreadsheet and get more back through the rebate, as they will likely too.
The main reason was simply social media amplified misinformation, if you ask me.
Many people I spoke to (most with neutral/pro positions) were totally surprised as I told them I built a spreadsheet and get more back through the rebate, as they will likely too.
Thank you for sharing. Very interesting perspective.
I’m quite surprised it’s the very first time I read an analysis about this topic that excluded the oil industry, and I’ve read quite a few.
I’m quite surprised it’s the very first time I read an analysis about this topic that excluded the oil industry, and I’ve read quite a few.
December 17, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Thank you for sharing. Very interesting perspective.
I’m quite surprised it’s the very first time I read an analysis about this topic that excluded the oil industry, and I’ve read quite a few.
I’m quite surprised it’s the very first time I read an analysis about this topic that excluded the oil industry, and I’ve read quite a few.
Yes, it will increase his chances of getting elected - again.
And that’s pretty much it.
And that’s pretty much it.
October 27, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Yes, it will increase his chances of getting elected - again.
And that’s pretty much it.
And that’s pretty much it.
Reposted by Marco B 🇨🇦
You are blaming the federal government for provincial responsibilities. Learn the difference. There has been a decade + of Con governments in the majority of the country at the provincial level. They have gutted rent controls, refused increases in minimum wage, eroded public housing & healthcare etc
October 20, 2025 at 7:01 PM
You are blaming the federal government for provincial responsibilities. Learn the difference. There has been a decade + of Con governments in the majority of the country at the provincial level. They have gutted rent controls, refused increases in minimum wage, eroded public housing & healthcare etc
I’m far from arguing bad management did a major role in this mess as well.
The government did its part too by upholding service mandates that don’t reflect the reality anymore.
All stakeholders have to accept this organization needs profound changes. And it needed them 5-10 years ago.
The government did its part too by upholding service mandates that don’t reflect the reality anymore.
All stakeholders have to accept this organization needs profound changes. And it needed them 5-10 years ago.
October 17, 2025 at 10:22 AM
I’m far from arguing bad management did a major role in this mess as well.
The government did its part too by upholding service mandates that don’t reflect the reality anymore.
All stakeholders have to accept this organization needs profound changes. And it needed them 5-10 years ago.
The government did its part too by upholding service mandates that don’t reflect the reality anymore.
All stakeholders have to accept this organization needs profound changes. And it needed them 5-10 years ago.
Yes, profits shouldn’t be the primary function. That’s why it’s a crown corporation.
However, it can’t burn through billions of $ with a steep upward trajectory in tax revenue each year.
Major changes are inevitable in order to operate sustainable and competitive.
Both can be true at the same time.
However, it can’t burn through billions of $ with a steep upward trajectory in tax revenue each year.
Major changes are inevitable in order to operate sustainable and competitive.
Both can be true at the same time.
October 17, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Yes, profits shouldn’t be the primary function. That’s why it’s a crown corporation.
However, it can’t burn through billions of $ with a steep upward trajectory in tax revenue each year.
Major changes are inevitable in order to operate sustainable and competitive.
Both can be true at the same time.
However, it can’t burn through billions of $ with a steep upward trajectory in tax revenue each year.
Major changes are inevitable in order to operate sustainable and competitive.
Both can be true at the same time.
I’m surprised that’s still news.
That was pretty obvious, wasn’t it?
That was pretty obvious, wasn’t it?
October 15, 2025 at 1:16 AM
I’m surprised that’s still news.
That was pretty obvious, wasn’t it?
That was pretty obvious, wasn’t it?
Agreed.
The European auto industry survived it too.
They got lots of investment, competition and have a way better market from a consumer perspective as they opened their market for Chinese EVs.
And even if the Canam auto industry in 🇨🇦 won’t survive it, Australia is an example to follow.
The European auto industry survived it too.
They got lots of investment, competition and have a way better market from a consumer perspective as they opened their market for Chinese EVs.
And even if the Canam auto industry in 🇨🇦 won’t survive it, Australia is an example to follow.
October 13, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Agreed.
The European auto industry survived it too.
They got lots of investment, competition and have a way better market from a consumer perspective as they opened their market for Chinese EVs.
And even if the Canam auto industry in 🇨🇦 won’t survive it, Australia is an example to follow.
The European auto industry survived it too.
They got lots of investment, competition and have a way better market from a consumer perspective as they opened their market for Chinese EVs.
And even if the Canam auto industry in 🇨🇦 won’t survive it, Australia is an example to follow.
Finally, some encouraging news from Alberta!
October 6, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Finally, some encouraging news from Alberta!
So, pretty much exactly the same the US does with European visitors since forever as well?
September 30, 2025 at 10:03 AM
So, pretty much exactly the same the US does with European visitors since forever as well?
I wonder if this plan was just about saving $ on staff at those stations.
Via is the only transport link for Kingston.
It’s right in the middle between Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto. The latter 2 are connected by multiple flights each day.
It’s absurd.
+ it’s left out of the high speed corridor.
Via is the only transport link for Kingston.
It’s right in the middle between Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto. The latter 2 are connected by multiple flights each day.
It’s absurd.
+ it’s left out of the high speed corridor.
September 30, 2025 at 2:07 AM
I wonder if this plan was just about saving $ on staff at those stations.
Via is the only transport link for Kingston.
It’s right in the middle between Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto. The latter 2 are connected by multiple flights each day.
It’s absurd.
+ it’s left out of the high speed corridor.
Via is the only transport link for Kingston.
It’s right in the middle between Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto. The latter 2 are connected by multiple flights each day.
It’s absurd.
+ it’s left out of the high speed corridor.
They would be granted 600 points, which is a certain pick under the federal system under the condition they settle in the province that invited them.
September 23, 2025 at 12:40 AM
They would be granted 600 points, which is a certain pick under the federal system under the condition they settle in the province that invited them.
In his situation, I would argue, it’s the provinces responsibility.
Provinces have their own immigration streams under the fed system. Ontario could (theoretically) set up a healthcare stream and invite all healthcare professionals in the system to apply.
Provinces have their own immigration streams under the fed system. Ontario could (theoretically) set up a healthcare stream and invite all healthcare professionals in the system to apply.
September 23, 2025 at 12:38 AM
In his situation, I would argue, it’s the provinces responsibility.
Provinces have their own immigration streams under the fed system. Ontario could (theoretically) set up a healthcare stream and invite all healthcare professionals in the system to apply.
Provinces have their own immigration streams under the fed system. Ontario could (theoretically) set up a healthcare stream and invite all healthcare professionals in the system to apply.
Perhaps. However, that’s pretty much what they do with the targeted draws. It’s going to take lots of those incremental steps and constant realignment in order to fix this for the long term.
September 23, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Perhaps. However, that’s pretty much what they do with the targeted draws. It’s going to take lots of those incremental steps and constant realignment in order to fix this for the long term.
I think it’s absolutely reasonable to grant additional points to people who speak both official languages.
The overemphasis on French, however, exacerbates the pressure on the system. Today, it is extremely difficult for skilled experts to enter and transition to permanent status.
The overemphasis on French, however, exacerbates the pressure on the system. Today, it is extremely difficult for skilled experts to enter and transition to permanent status.
September 22, 2025 at 10:34 AM
I think it’s absolutely reasonable to grant additional points to people who speak both official languages.
The overemphasis on French, however, exacerbates the pressure on the system. Today, it is extremely difficult for skilled experts to enter and transition to permanent status.
The overemphasis on French, however, exacerbates the pressure on the system. Today, it is extremely difficult for skilled experts to enter and transition to permanent status.
Thank you for pointing this out.
I’ve received MULTIPLE push notifications from the CBC news app for the “live coverage”, “live updates” and “breaking news” yesterday.
I’ve received MULTIPLE push notifications from the CBC news app for the “live coverage”, “live updates” and “breaking news” yesterday.
September 22, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Thank you for pointing this out.
I’ve received MULTIPLE push notifications from the CBC news app for the “live coverage”, “live updates” and “breaking news” yesterday.
I’ve received MULTIPLE push notifications from the CBC news app for the “live coverage”, “live updates” and “breaking news” yesterday.
As someone who just recently went through the immigration system, I can only agree.
It’s not working the way it’s intended anymore.
Furthermore, the overemphasis on French language skills is absurd. They draw French language speakers to extremely low scores, while it’s out of reach for most.
It’s not working the way it’s intended anymore.
Furthermore, the overemphasis on French language skills is absurd. They draw French language speakers to extremely low scores, while it’s out of reach for most.
September 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM
As someone who just recently went through the immigration system, I can only agree.
It’s not working the way it’s intended anymore.
Furthermore, the overemphasis on French language skills is absurd. They draw French language speakers to extremely low scores, while it’s out of reach for most.
It’s not working the way it’s intended anymore.
Furthermore, the overemphasis on French language skills is absurd. They draw French language speakers to extremely low scores, while it’s out of reach for most.
I wouldn’t make that argument. 2% is still a very low number and writhing statistical variance, if you ask me.
September 19, 2025 at 2:43 PM
I wouldn’t make that argument. 2% is still a very low number and writhing statistical variance, if you ask me.
This doesn’t surprise me at all.
What does, however, is the 7% Bloc. wtf?
What does, however, is the 7% Bloc. wtf?
September 19, 2025 at 12:58 PM
This doesn’t surprise me at all.
What does, however, is the 7% Bloc. wtf?
What does, however, is the 7% Bloc. wtf?
“More like 11, if not 50” is what he says, if you’re curious 😂
September 19, 2025 at 10:03 AM
“More like 11, if not 50” is what he says, if you’re curious 😂