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Calgary, Alberta
Nov 1999
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But what about the whole "private clinics can perform surgery maybe" thing? Do you buy the whole "Once you open the doors..." argument? |
This was overblown.
No, I don't buy the "open the doors" argument.
First off, the private clinics thing is only for optional surgeries, and for those who don't require overnight stays. Second off, the cost is still covered as normal just like public hospitals work. Third off, it's been happening for over 10 years in several provinces, Alberta's the only one who passed specific legislation regulating the process...
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Ooo, and here's something else I can complain about, schoolwise: Why, oh why, do we still allow that relic of colonial Quebec, public funding to Catholic schools, to survive? Why don't Hindi community schools/learning centres get the same treatment? (Now, I'm quite sure you're about to correct me on this, too, so let me prepare myself... ok, shoot.  ) |
Well, in Calgary at least there actually is a Muslim school for example, while it's technically under the Public District.
We also have several other specialty schools, from athletics to vocational schools.
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cinch
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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Jul 2002
time: 22:25
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I say the Alliance party is filled with conservatives. |
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Rednecks are a myth. |
I'm only saying that some of the Alliance are rednecks... Notably the guy who said the natives should stop talking about their treaties because we "conquered" them. THAT was a redneck.
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Not only does Clark marshall gay pride parades, but he also believes in decreasing government overhead. |
You've got a point there, Asher. Although, I do still have the sinking feeling that any party that comes to power in Canada will just revert to the totalitarian ways of the current Libs. Sigh.
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Willem
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Canada
Dec 2001
time: 00:25
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Originally posted by cinch
Ooo, and here's something else I can complain about, schoolwise: Why, oh why, do we still allow that relic of colonial Quebec, public funding to Catholic schools, to survive? Why don't Hindi community schools/learning centres get the same treatment? (Now, I'm quite sure you're about to correct me on this, too, so let me prepare myself... ok, shoot. ) |
That started out as part of the British North American Act way back when, as a concession to the Catholic French in Upper Canada. And it eventually found it's way into the constitution. To change that, we'd need to have another version of Meech Lake, and you know well that went!
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cinch
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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Jul 2002
time: 22:25
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Even Quebec's gotten rid of the Catholic/Protestant division now... |
Explain. D'you mean they're getting rid of religion in schools altogether? That seems... unlikely.
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I like this cinch guy, he's very polite and respectful in debates. |
Well, it comes easy when the person you're debating with has actual reasons and proof for what they're saying, not just a bunch of random insults and pseudo-oaths.
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You can hardly tell he's Canadian. |
Don't buy into the stereotypes!!!
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I'm sorry for yelling.
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That started out as part of the British North American Act way back when, as a concession to the Catholic French in Upper Canada. And it eventually found it's way into the constitution. To change that, we'd need to have another version of Meech Lake, and you know well that went! |
Knackers. Ah, well... I'd prefer that they get rid of the support altogether, but I'll settle for giving equal money to any other "faith-based" learning institutions.
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Willem
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Canada
Dec 2001
time: 00:25
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Originally posted by obiwan18
I thought Mike Harris was quite popular among the conservative voters. |
He was at one time but he ended pissing off pretty much everyone by the time he left. Even now, we hear of bank presidents saying how education in particular is underfunded.
Schools here have become war zones between the government and every one else, i.e teachers and school boards.
And labour relations are at the lowest point they've been for a long, long time, plus our emergency rooms sometimes have to turn people away, because they're so understaffed, and over worked. Everyone I've talked to who's been to a hospital lately see it as well.
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Don't they have a new premier there? How is he doing? |
Yeah, Ernie Eves. He's spending most of his time trying to fix the damage that Harris caused. I have to give him credit, he's making an effort at least to be diplomatic. In a way I almost feel sorry him, he starting out with all sorts of bad blood to smooth over, if he hopes to be elected himself.
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cinch
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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Jul 2002
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In 1997, energy accounted for 21.4%. |
I'm glad to hear it!
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Factors which lend strength to the Alberta economy and contribute to the Alberta Advantage include: |
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cultural diversity; |
Take THAT, anti-immigrationists!
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Unless you have a name for the quote, I'm sure that member is no longer a member of the Alliance party. |
Yeah, he got kicked out/resigned, whatever. But I sincerely doubt he's the only Ally (?) who leans that way. Well, either that or they believe the world began 4500 years ago when Adam fought the dinosaurs for control of Eden.
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20-01-2003 11:53
You're quite welcome.
You're an American? Why do you fly the Canadian flag?
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