The Great Debate

The old nominees being watched by the young and the frail (and frailer)
Rahman Mohamed

Before the debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, watched and reported worldwide, both were told “Don’t forget your hearing aids”.  So the other didn’t continually say “What?”  In case one accidently or purposefully forget his Aids the mikes were turned off when it wasn’t his turn (the be nice and concentrate rule).  What really happened?

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More Money for Government and Tax Payer: What Cake to Cut?

Job or earning; what’s more important?
Rahman Mohamed

Known across Canada: Ontario Premier Doug Ford.  Less than 1 month after being elected he’s been said to be moving Ontario backwards.  He’s been called a dictator by NDP Leader, MPP Andrea Horwath, leader of the opposition.  Actions of his government include ending the 3-month York University strike and elimination of Cap and Trade of Carbon pollution implemented by the previous government.  Premier Ford has been strongly criticised for removing the Ontario Sex Ed curriculum, changing what was to be taught in September 2018 for what was taught in 1998.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau changes to the federal Carbon Tax on July 7 reduces payments on Carbon pollution in companies of different sizes in various industries.  Premier Ford then announced it was taking the federal government to court based on constitutional violation.  Leader of the Green Party, MPP Mike Schreiner says government is interested in spending time in court than saving tax payers’ money and bettering the environment.

Are there unexplored ways governments can save money?

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The Vote: How

The ballot and the X
Rahman Mohamed

Image result for election ballotVoting, participating in democracy, is seen as a civil right and duty for Canadians – you can vote and you should.  Canadians who can vote are expected to so democracy continues.  The question for many, not just first time voters: how do you vote?

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