But first…
In our last issue, we highlighted B.C. budget mess, while hinting that other provinces were next in line for a financial dumpster fire.
Alberta’s budget is scheduled to be released next week. And already, the government is setting the stage for a doozy. That’s not a good sign.
Last night, Alberta premier Danielle Smith gave a province-wide address. She foreshadowed the defecit by blaming low oil prices and “out-of-control federal immigration policies.”
In other words, it’s going to be a sea of red ink in Alberta.
Ontario, you’re next methinks.
In the meantime, Don Cherry was awarded the Order of Ontario, and people are wondering if the Order of Canada is next.
Remember, this is the guy who was fired for blaming immigrants on national television for not wearing poppies to support our troops.
Yet, he’s also one of Canada’s most influential personalities when it comes to hockey.
Should he get the Order of Canada? Not sure where you stand? Our feature story is below.
Oh, and don’t forget to vote on what you think.
Have a fun weekend, everyone!
-Neil Malik
Photo via @CoachsCornerDC, X
Time heals all wounds
Nobody can argue against Cherry’s wealth of hockey knowledge and experience, nor his love for his country.
In fact, the Order of Canada uses a Latin motto, desiderantes meliorem patriam, meaning "they desire a better country." It’s hard to argue that Cherry doesn’t embody exactly that.
He doesn't represent Canadian values
Equality, diversity, human rights and the rule of law are enshrined into the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, with acceptance, kindness, protection from discrimination, empathy and understanding being key components of those values.
Don Cherry didn’t always uphold these values, and even when he did, it was from a singular mindset of him being right and everyone else being wrong.
In other news
Here’s a solid explainer on why former Prince Andrew was arrested by UK police. (Al Jazeera)
Norovirus tore through a Cancun resort, infecting dozens of Canadians on a winter holiday (CTV)
The grandson of the inventor of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups is accusing Hershey of changing the recipe. I can’t comment because my wife has a serious peanut allergy. (CBC)
And in case you missed it, here’s a link to our previous story debating whether B.C.’s latest budget disaster was a result of outside factors or financial mismanagement
Where do you stand?
In our last issue, we asked what do you blame more for B.C.'s financial mess?
The results:
Outside economic factors: 56% ✅
Irresponsible spending: 44%
Today’s question is:
We’ll publish the results in our next issue.
Until next time!