This is a very interesting report.  It is interesting that in 2011, the Fraser Institute estimated that in 2005 Canada’s immigrant selection policies resulted in an average fiscal burden on taxpayers of $6,000 for each immigrant.  Also take notice that in that same year, according to the Fraser Institute, 2 professors from the economics department at Simon Frazer University named, Mohsen Javdani and Krishna Pendakur have suggested much lower costs than pointed out in this report. NOT TRUE, according to this report. To read this report,  CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK!

http://www.fraserinstitute.org/uploadedFiles/fraser-ca/Content/research-news/research/publications/fiscal-transfers-to-immigrants-in-canada.pdf 

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Before you read any further, yes, I have read all of Bill C30 and the appropriate suggested changes to the Criminal Code of Canada.  While most of the Bill is fine, there are some issues that should be changed in the interest of having a free democratic society.  For one, the Solicitor General of Canada’s power should NEVER be turned over to the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness.  (Mr. Toews is the current Minister of Public Safety) Read the rest of this entry

As an electronic engineer, I have been against this type of meter for some time. There may be a “potential” health issue with the amount of radio waves coming from a large group of meters in a condo complex and the small enclosure they are kept in. Also, there are potential “privacy issues” which BC Hydro has not “really, or fully” addressed . In addition, these meters were hacked over a year ago in various US States. For more info read on…. Read the rest of this entry

In Canada, Immigration Minister Jason Kenney caused quite a stir this week when he stated that Muslim women must remove their veils when taking the oath of Citizenship.  Of course, those that follow Sharia Law protested vehemently.  Read the rest of this entry

Well, British Columbia just went through another Election for candidates for various City Governments.  These newly elected officials will be in office for another 3 years.  I am going to comment on two of these…mainly Surrey and Vancouver.  Read the rest of this entry

Well I see the boys and girls in Washington DC have finally passed a piece of legislation to keep the Country going.  What a joke this past month has been.  They still don’t seem to get it in Washington D.C.  We cannot spend what we don’t have.  Read the rest of this entry

The most powerful nation on Earth is now on the brink of defaulting on its loans..  The United States has helped virtually every nation on the planet at one time or another.  Its debt is now exceeding 14 trillion dollars.  WOW!  Read the rest of this entry

Happy July 4th to You All.

July 4 this is a great day for the United States.  It is when this great nation became the Country it is.  In the early days, it opened its doors to many various immigrants.  This nation gave the world many great things, but the most important was an individual’s rights and freedoms.  The fore fathers, who wrote the US Constitution, had great foresight in establishing the Constitution and Bill Of Rights.  Unfortunately, many of today’s politicians barely have Read the rest of this entry

 Happy Canada Day to everyone. Today, I reflect over when my family came to Canada and ultimately settled in Vancouver (prior to the Railroad arriving in Vancouver). I realize the  sacrifices that have been made, that allow us to have the quality of life we have today. Read the rest of this entry

It is about time that Canadians start enforcing the laws and making the penalties much harsher for those who wish to destroy Canada’s peaceful way of life.  The loss of the Vancouver Canucks to Boston did NOT have to turn into the riot it did.  Those who wish to destroy personal property and damage businesses must be dealt with accordingly.  Read the rest of this entry

When are we going to say enough is enough?  What kind of security is the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority supplying for its travelers?  It is time changes are made and some heads begin to roll.  These changes should not be at the bottom of the organization, but at the top.

How can the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority, contract a Company to do security screening at the Vancouver Airport, which uses individuals who are on probation orders? Read the rest of this entry

 Well, here we go again.  How can you have approximately 9 million medical cards amongst a population of 4.5 million?  There has to be something VERY VERY wrong with the current system.  As a systems and security expert I find this absolutely appalling.  There are numerous ways to prevent this, in a cost effective way. Read the rest of this entry

Well we now have a majority government looking after Canada.  Maybe now the government can get down to “real” business and start looking after this great Country and the needs of its citizens.

First they should start looking at the criminal justice system and immigration issues.  Read the rest of this entry