Canada's rich get richer while it's poor get poorer, new study shows.

In today's issue of the London Free Press, there is a study on page A8 by Statistics Canada which shows that in a 5 year period the income of higher income tax brackets has gone up 22% and the income of poorer tax brackets has gone down 11%. They call it a crisis situation and I can understand why. There is a direct connection to the poverty level and the criminal activity level (meaning poor people get desperate and commit crimes like theft) also the stress on low income families causes domestic violence and violence within the communities.

Also it found the it's getting harder for people born into poorer families to obtain post secondary education. Of course the main factor being lack of funds, but also the aforementioned violence causes stress for children of poor families and makes it harder for them to focus do well in school as does the all too common situation of children of those families not having enough to eat which causes them to go to school hungry or starving and also not be able to focus and do well. Many also have to quit school in order to help support the house hold with a part time or full time job which is minimum wage.

The fact is this is a crisis, and the government needs to take action and stop doing what it does best, pretending the issue isn't there.

They can get a job in Alberta. Mystery solved.

Second, once again you have no positive solutions. I would not be surprised if you were an NDP supporter, that is, you complain about everything, but won't do anything about it and can't come up with solutions. You fail... again.

I am mostly a moderate although I am right wing on the subject of crime and capital punishment.

And your brilliant advice is everyone move to Alberta? Are you crazy? Let me explain how stupid a remark that is.

1) How are people who can't even buy a carton of milk supposed to afford to move to Alberta and set up a new life?

2)What happens when Alberta becomes flooded with workers? Their job market collapses.

And while I do have issues with the NDP, they at least have a realistic grasp on whats going on in society.

And as to your childish little catch phrase there, I hope when some guy driven nuts by desperation sticks a gun in your face and asks for your wallet. I hope the last thing thats goes through your mind besides the bullet is the words "You fail."

HAHA at you.

1) Alberta has a massive labour shortage. The second largest city in Canada of Newfoundlanders is Fort McMurray. And they can afford it because companies in Alberta are so desperate for workers that anyone working here can easily get a $1000 a month living allowance on top of their regular pay. Wages average around 10% higher than anywhere in the country.
2) People are still flooding to Alberta and yet the job shortage is getting worse. Imagine that.

The fact that you think the NDP have a grasp on anything is sad. The NDP are proven failures in economics and politics.

And wishing death on me shows what a pathetic human you are. Sadly for you, your wish will never come true because Alberta has 0% unemployment. No one is desperate for a job. So, you fail... again.

Originally posted by Nellinator
HAHA at you.

1) Alberta has a massive labour shortage. The second largest city in Canada of Newfoundlanders is Fort McMurray. And they can afford it because companies in Alberta are so desperate for workers that anyone working here can easily get a $1000 a month living allowance on top of their regular pay. Wages average around 10% higher than anywhere in the country.
2) People are still flooding to Alberta and yet the job shortage is getting worse. Imagine that.

The fact that you think the NDP have a grasp on anything is sad. The NDP are proven failures in economics and politics.

And wishing death on me shows what a pathetic human you are. Sadly for you, your wish will never come true because Alberta has 0% unemployment. No one is desperate for a job. So, you fail... again.

"Haha at you?" - 2 year olds say that.

I don't think you realize just how large the amount of poor people is in this country. I don't care what you say, there is no way alberta can accommodate the country's poor. And if you claim it can, show something to back that outrageous statement up.

I don't wish death on you, I just think a situation like that may be the only thing that gets you to realize what the real situation is in this country.

And the NDP actually have done some amazing things and have had many successes in the provincial political arena, both in the west and eastern sections of Canada. Ed Brodbent was a legendary leader in the NDP.

And again someone doesn't fail simply because you act like a 2 year old and say they do.

Starhawk, maybe you should join a Canadian politics forum, as it seems to be all you care about. I'm sure they'll be plenty of Harry Potter forums, which will also accommodate you.

Don't troll my topics.

Don't flood the GDF, with the same old moaning bollocks then. Just another predicament with absolutely no contribution from you, as to what's to be done about it, it's pointless.

Suggestion:

make the thread about the growing divide between rich and poor in all industrialized nations and the war against the middle class, using the examples from Canada or where ever to support the position.

Look at BC. They were a economicly successful province that contributed to equalization payments. Just four years with an NDP government and now has to receive payments. The only place they have been successful is Saskatchewan. And the provincial NDP in Saskatchewan are far different from the national NDP party, much like the Alberta and British Columbian Liberal party is far different from the national Liberal party. In fact it is the British Columbian Liberal party (it is really a conservative government) has turned British Columbia around and put them back on track. Guess how he managed to do that? He cut taxes by 25%. I suggest you read this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_Campbell
Notice how successful he was with his reforms that were "right-wing" solutions and notice how the quality of life has dramatically increased in BC after the near collapse because of the NDP. Do you see more doctors, over 300 000 more jobs and whatnot by DECREASING taxes. Also notice that he is the first BC premier in 25 years to be re-elected because it works.

There is nothing wrong with making a thread about the economic situation in Canada.

No one cares.

😐

Just immigrate to America. We're cooler, and have better weather.

And a crumbling healthcare and education system and very high poverty and crime rates.

Originally posted by Burnt Pancakes
No one cares.

😐

Just immigrate to America. We're cooler, and have better weather.

*Emigrate

Originally posted by Starhawk
And a crumbling healthcare and education system and very high poverty and crime rates.

And good video games. Yes, I know. We're on top.

Originally posted by Starhawk
There is nothing wrong with making a thread about the economic situation in Canada.

Move to the U.K then. Just not anywhere near where I live.

I wouldn't move to the uk, don't get me wrong there is allot about your country I admire and respect. But if I do move to Europe, it would be France or Sweden.

Yes.

Canada should steal money from the rich and hand it over to the poor.

Originally posted by Starhawk
I wouldn't move to the uk, don't get me wrong there is allot about your country I admire and respect. But if I do move to Europe, it would be France or Sweden.

That's fair enough, I'd go with the Sweden move on that. Chirac has a few questionable policies. Not to mention, the occasional riot might be a bit annoying.

Originally posted by BackFire
Yes.

Canada should steal money from the rich and hand it over to the poor.

It's in the Rich classes best interest. The healthier the poorer classes are the less of a drain on the medical sector. And it will reduce the crime rate.