Happy Canada Day

[Shaquille Oatmeal]

My point with Oatmeal is I find it strange that someone who I assume is Canadian born wouldn't care about any Canadian's well being first over new immigrants of the past 20 years or saying how great Canada is right now.

I don't care if they're Indian or Ukrainian, they are last for me in terms of who our government should be helping first. For me it has to be Canadians first....

Celebrating Canada Day has nothing to do with homelessness or any other issue you may wish to highlight.
To say Canada is not a great country, either because there are homeless people or because the country (and the world) is going through uncertain economic times, is shallow at best.
When you celebrate Canada Day you are celebrating Canada's self determination and formation which we can all agree is a good thing.
Also, your comments on who the government should be helping does not make any sense.
We neither have citizenship tiers nor a value ranking of Canadians in Canada, based on where they were born or when they came to Canada.
The government does not just give money to newbies.
I dont even know what payments you are referring to here, unless it is refugee payments which is minimal and in any case does not impact your entitlements.
The government helps you, to the extent that is legally mandated, based on criteria such as income levels, age etc and in certain cases like Employment Insurance, based on how much you paid into the system.

 

[SchlongConery]

They're all the same to me dude, don't like any of them.

Oh, ok. Was just checking. Seems like the Trump guys love it that he is a billionaire, but resent that Carney is rich. Not a billionaire AFAIK. Under $100m I imagine.

Trump is a diapered ham fisted, hateful, racist narcissitic, self-promoting blowhard who has bankrupted companies through his mismanagement, sues and has been sued over his business dealings thousands (literally) of times... and has no government experience (except for him knowing how to "work" the "rigged system") and is emotional, short term transactionally motivated and has the focus and attention span of a flea. He also couldn't point out half of the counties on a map wth no labels. He is universally despised by first world leaders. He is so easily played by fawning praise and the worst kind of predictable bully negotiator.

Carney, on the other hand, is a worldly, highly respected former Governor of both the Bank of Canada and Great Britain with a long term, pragmatic mindset. Other than hm doing his job to shareholders by moving Brookfield to a more appropriate place to grow the company's business. No scandals. No hint of being corrupt, no hawking Made in China Carney Carnival tchotchkes.

I understand it's a cult, and Carney is now 'a Lib' to 'own', but FFS. <smh>

 

[SchlongConery]

Celebrating Canada Day has nothing to do with homelessness or any other issue you may wish to highlight.
To say Canada is not a great country, either because there are homeless people or because the country (and the world) is going through uncertain economic times, is shallow at best.
When you celebrate Canada Day you are celebrating Canada's self determination and formation which we can all agree is a good thing.
Also, your comments on who the government should be helping does not make any sense.
We neither have citizenship tiers nor a value ranking of Canadians in Canada, based on where they were born or when they came to Canada.

To paraphrase (substituting Canada for America) Ronald Reagan's last speech as President;


"You can move to France but you will never be a Frenchman. You can move to Germany, Turkey or Japan but you will never be a German, a Turk or Japanese.

Anyone can come to Canada from any corner of the world, and can become a Canadian"

Ronald Reagan: Anyone can come to America and become an American. #shorts #america #immigration

Anyone can come to America and become an American.

youtube.com

 

[Jubee]

Celebrating Canada Day has nothing to do with homelessness or any other issue you may wish to highlight.
To say Canada is not a great country, either because there are homeless people or because the country (and the world) is going through uncertain economic times, is shallow at best.
When you celebrate Canada Day you are celebrating Canada's self determination and formation which we can all agree is a good thing.
Also, your comments on who the government should be helping does not make any sense.
We neither have citizenship tiers nor a value ranking of Canadians in Canada, based on where they were born or when they came to Canada.
The government does not just give money to newbies.
I dont even know what payments you are referring to here, unless it is refugee payments which is minimal and in any case does not impact your entitlements.
The government helps you, to the extent that is legally mandated, based on criteria such as income levels, age etc and in certain cases like Employment Insurance, based on how much you paid into the system.

It was great, the trend it's setting the past few years, let's say since 2010 and onward it's not as great, so many people can and do question its greatness.
My questioning what the government does makes 100% sense, you question conservatives don't you? Amirite? Luckily for you they haven't been in "power" so it's easier to just be agreeable with whatever the government is doing now.

The "payments" are how muc new immigrants are getting but it seems to be kept quiet and if you question it you're a "conspiracy theorist" but you're questioning things.
"Legally mandated" and there lies the big question, apparently there were laws created within the past 10 years that incentivized businesses to hire new immigrants and they (gov't, aka TAXPAYER) would cover 30% of the wages. Is it a coincidence that the overwhelming majority of big chains are loaded with new immigrants (mainly Indian which anyone can do with an eye test) and they're not teenagers either.
Yet you don't see any black, white, asian teens? In case you missed it I posted about an encounter I had with a Canadian/Jamaican guy in a parking lot not too long ago and how he was pretty pissed off that his 14 and 16 year old kids were having a hard time getting jobs anywhere -- all starting from an Uber delivery guy (Indian) who knocked over an elderly Asian woman trying to get into the a McDonald's, so this guy told him off "have some respect" and the Uber driver didn't say anything but gave him the finger once he was driving off in his scooter.

So your reply to Optimus being smug af got me wondering where you were really from, my apparent "toxic self entitlment" BS. lol

Canada has lost its shine 100%

 

[Jubee]

Oh, ok. Was just checking. Seems like the Trump guys love it that he is a billionaire, but resent that Carney is rich. Not a billionaire AFAIK. Under $100m I imagine.

Trump is a diapered ham fisted, hateful, racist narcissitic, self-promoting blowhard who has bankrupted companies through his mismanagement, sues and has been sued over his business dealings thousands (literally) of times... and has no government experience (except for him knowing how to "work" the "rigged system") and is emotional, short term transactionally motivated and has the focus and attention span of a flea. He also couldn't point out half of the counties on a map wth no labels. He is universally despised by first world leaders. He is so easily played by fawning praise and the worst kind of predictable bully negotiator.

Carney, on the other hand, is a worldly, highly respected former Governor of both the Bank of Canada and Great Britain with a long term, pragmatic mindset. Other than hm doing his job to shareholders by moving Brookfield to a more appropriate place to grow the company's business. No scandals. No hint of being corrupt, no hawking Made in China Carney Carnival tchotchkes.

I understand it's a cult, and Carney is now 'a Lib' to 'own', but FFS. <smh>

I like that low key jab at Trump while praising Carney, they run in the same circles.
You're gonna tell me that a guy like Carney has "lower/middle class" friends?
Someone who was on the chair for Bloomberg, worked at Goldmann Sachs, was a globalist banker and with the World Economic Forum?

 

[Shaquille Oatmeal]

The "payments" are how muc new immigrants are getting but it seems to be kept quiet and if you question it you're a "conspiracy theorist" but you're questioning things.

I am asking what these payments are.
How can these payments be "kept quiet"?
If we aren't talking refugees, there is no free cash from the government to any immigrant group.
You seem to be making this up.

"Legally mandated" and there lies the big question,

No, there is no question here.
I am referring to the eligibility criteria for any social assistance that the government provides you.
It's published on the government website in great detail.

apparently there were laws created within the past 10 years that incentivized businesses to hire new immigrants and they (gov't, aka TAXPAYER) would cover 30% of the wages.

Wage subsidy programs?
There are many wage subsidy programs.
While there are some that target immigrants exclusively the majority target vulnerable groups that are in need (that may include newcomers) including students such as your friend's kids.
A quick google search shows you all these various programs.
I think you'd call Canada great for having such programs to help people.

 

[SchlongConery]

I like that low key jab at Trump while praising Carney, they run in the same circles.
You're gonna tell me that a guy like Carney has "lower/middle class" friends?
Someone who was on the chair for Bloomberg, worked at Goldmann Sachs, was a globalist banker and with the World Economic Forum?

Run in the same circles?

Are you kidding?

Trump is almost universally regarded as a vulgar buffoon with no class among the world's true business and social elite. Not to mention anyone who can spot a con man. Can you imagine if he wasn't a billionaire and was at some party or event? Everyone has experienced that kind of obnoxious guest.

Want to see his class of people he attracts.... like flies to shit? Go to his Bedminster, NJ or Miami clubs or his Mar-a-Lardo display of gaudiness and see the class of clientele.

Sure, they may be (low-end) rich (like under $50m) but they are not refined people. Lots of fellow slimy real estate developers who DGAF for anything except making money to show off with their ostenttious cars and pinky rings. Anyone who has spent any time in South Florida or Boca knows exactly this greasy blowhard type. Go to Trump's Palm Beach golf club and Mar-a-Lardo for a few hours. Then head across I-95 to the cheap side of town, West Palm Beach to Wellington, the polo club.

I've been to the clubhouse at his PB club and several places in and around the Wellington Polo Club.

Trump's place is gaudy, in poor taste and snobby. Lots of fat, ostentateous assholes driving supercars and smoking stogies. And everyone is there for something.

Wellington is subdued, casual and everyone is welcoming and friendly. THESE people who winter in Wellington to play polo are the truly wealthy, classy people. People fly a dozen ponies (each) up from Argentina, Brazil, Dominican, all across the US, India, even Canada. In fact there is a Toronto Polo Club that has many members that play. And the generally have 2-4 ponies they ride each match, changing between chukkers. These are TRULY wealthy, subtly elegant, classy, welcoming people. And unless you know who they are, you wouldn't know they are worth hundreds of millions. Yet they treat regular folk as normal people.

Polo is the sport of kings, yet attracts quiet, elegant inteligent people who make everyone feel welcome. Like Carney, and unlike Trump they are polite and well spoken,

In fact, the Polo for Heart tournament is on this weekend up in Richmond Hill. The Polo Under the Stars Gala on Thursday night is sold out with some 700 people. Tables are $4,000. I've been invited by a very, subtly wealthy friend and have been a guest of his and other polo folks for many years. And I'm not at all considered 'rich'. Just good, likeable company. Sat and Sunday have $25 tickets, kids under 12 are free and you can either buy a table on the side of the feild and eat gourmet food, or bring your lawnchairs and a picnic (no outside alcohol) and enjoy a beautiful day watching an exciting sport. And anyone can join the club to learn to play. They offer lessons and if you can't afford your own pony or two, someone is always willing to share. Membership is cheaper than golf and so long as you love polo and horses, you'll be readily and warmly received.

Check it out if you want something to do this weekend! https://www.poloforheart.org/. All proceeds go to Southlake Hospital's Cardiac Programme.

Carney fits in this "circle". Trump would be so out of place HE would see how outclassed he is and HE would feel out of place. And like he did at the G7, he'd likely run away back to postiing shit rants on PoopSocial at 3:00am from his gold toilet.

Trump has way more money than Carney, but NO class, intellectual ability, nor natural social skills to ever "run in the same circles" as a former Canadian and British Bank Governor.

 

[SamanthaJones69]

It was a fun day, celebrating my mother's 70th. We ate a Mandarin and regretted it later, lol (MSG pains, lmao..) but all in all a beautiful day to be grateful for the country we live in. I notice this feeling often hits me and in full force- sometimes even moved to tears. Like funny enough, on the naked bike ride- really taking a moment to realize that most places you can't protest that way- even if only for a day. Again, yesterday in a church, a beautiful overwhelming sense of bliss and thankfulness for literally everything. We really are lucky to be here.

 

[Luke737]

Tim Horton's is a microcosm of Canada in 2025

The OP of this video on YouTube has since taken it down. I’m not sure how it’s still playing here. Respect to the narrator, sponsor and/or team that put it together- they’re sharing a heartfelt opinion.

When you consider what the “good ’ol Tim Hortons” would be without those people working there, you’ll start to understand how unthoughtful this message is.

Their culture is different, yes, but it’s not worse, just different. There are unhygienic people in every race and culture. To categorize everyone in a demographic into one bucket would be at best ignorant.

 

[Jubee]

I am asking what these payments are.
How can these payments be "kept quiet"?
If we aren't talking refugees, there is no free cash from the government to any immigrant group.
You seem to be making this up.

No, there is no question here.
I am referring to the eligibility criteria for any social assistance that the government provides you.
It's published on the government website in great detail.

Wage subsidy programs?
There are many wage subsidy programs.
While there are some that target immigrants exclusively the majority target vulnerable groups that are in need (that may include newcomers) including students such as your friend's kids.
A quick google search shows you all these various programs.
I think you'd call Canada great for having such programs to help people.

I'll keep it short and sweet. Do the eye test for any major chair/store, tell me who the majority of the workers look like and how good is their English (and the fact that well over 50% are not in their teenage years). It's consistent across the board.
I can't help but wonder if what I saw on tiktok by a lawyer is true, that they are incentivized to hire new immigrants and the government will cover up to 30% of their wages.

Another thing I came across, attached image, and the $275/month is accurate because I know a couple who went through Halton Housing to help them secure a place, Canadian couple, each have to pay exactly $275 for their 2 bedroom in Hamilton. So it would not shock me to hear that they get a nice check every month for doing nothing except extending their hands out and saying "I'm new here, I need money".
The way she phrased "I know, I cut the checks" just hit me differently than anything else.

I have heard plenty of other stories but won't bother posting here because it'll be anecdotal and I'll never hear the end of "sure", etc.

 

[Jubee]

Run in the same circles?

Are you kidding?

No, I'm not. You're delusional if you think otherwise, living in la-la-land.

Trump has way more money than Carney, but NO class, intellectual ability, nor natural social skills to ever "run in the same circles" as a former Canadian and British Bank Governor.

The Kardashians are complete idiots but they still go to parties, weddings and whatever other events only to hang with some big name business people and those people are worth a lot more than them.
Bezos wedding comes to mind right away... Bezos, 2nd wealthiest person, runs a fairly big business.

I'm done here, don't reply, I don't care about how much you hate trump and or how wonderful and amazing you think Carney is. lol

 

[Shaquille Oatmeal]

I'll keep it short and sweet. Do the eye test for any major chair/store, tell me who the majority of the workers look like and how good is their English (and the fact that well over 50% are not in their teenage years). It's consistent across the board.
I can't help but wonder if what I saw on tiktok by a lawyer is true, that they are incentivized to hire new immigrants and the government will cover up to 30% of their wages.

Another thing I came across, attached image, and the $275/month is accurate because I know a couple who went through Halton Housing to help them secure a place, Canadian couple, each have to pay exactly $275 for their 2 bedroom in Hamilton. So it would not shock me to hear that they get a nice check every month for doing nothing except extending their hands out and saying "I'm new here, I need money".
The way she phrased "I know, I cut the checks" just hit me differently than anything else.

I have heard plenty of other stories but won't bother posting here because it'll be anecdotal and I'll never hear the end of "sure", etc.

About 55% of residents of Toronto belong to visible minority groups.
So I would expect to see the same reflected.
But I neither have an issue with it nor have I had issues with English in those stores.
The only place I have had issues with language is with Ubereats drivers, which is fine as it is a survival job.
As I also said, wage subsidies exist, but the majority of them include both citizens and new immigrants.
That user online in your picture is also lying and I am not sure why you would even trust everything you see on the internet.
Your friends having to pay $275 is not even related to the claim that immigrants are being paid by the government.
Just because the number 275 is mentioned in both instances does not mean the government is paying 275 to new immigrants.
What you say does not add up and does not reflect reality.

 

[Insidious Von]

Happy Ricky from Trailer Park Boys Day.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/SQFFGVzegwQ