Monthly Archives: June 2011

Sunday night musings.

So, starting tomorrow morning I am working on a blog related project. That means little if any time for the blog, Facebook or emails that aren’t totally urgent for the next five days. And when I am not working this project, … Continue reading

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My name is Laila Yuile and I am a Canadian…

I am a Canadian, free to speak without fear, free to worship in my own way, free to stand for what I think right, free to oppose what I believe wrong, or free to choose those who shall govern my … Continue reading

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Certified General Accountants Association spreads the love of the HST… but is this conflict for members who promote the HST to clients?

The Certified General Accountants Association is spreading the love with a Pro-HST message that was sent to all it’s members and students. In fact,many accountants are now sharing that message even further, with their clients, which makes me wonder if that might be … Continue reading

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Shame on you, Mr. Harper, shame…

Canada’s New (really) High Commissioner in the UK     Gordon Muir Campbell (former ‘High’ Comishn’r in Hawaii)  Credit: Ivana C. Justice.

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Kevin Falcon admits with HST, not everyone is coming out on top

ON CBC tonight: http://www.cbc.ca/video/#/News/Canada/BC/1258521056/ID=2022903172 What gives? Falcon openly admits HST hurts some, not everyone is coming out on top but tells business owners ” we should overlook that for the overall benefits” Sniff.. sniff… what’s that I smell?  Victory? In … Continue reading

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10% instead of 12% HST is goooood…. right? Not So Fast!!! Reality check from a reader.

Via email: The Liberals are SPINNING! With 2 or more kids it’s not hard to spend $1000 for back to school. This summer when you shop for school supplies, computer items, clothes & shoes* ( based on purchases for kids … Continue reading

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Alone and Cold : The Final Frank Paul report from the Davies Commission.

I’ve had great interest in the death of Frank Paul for some time, and seeing justice served. This is a collection of some of the posts I have done in this unforgivable and unforgettable death. The final report of the Davies … Continue reading

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Meet British Columbia’s best friend in government – Auditor General John Doyle

In CBC this morning: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2011/06/21/bc-basi-virk-auditor-general.html B.C.’s auditor general is going to the province’s Supreme Court to get information about defence costs related to the Basi Virk corruption trial. John Doyle filed a petition Tuesday seeking an order for access to records … Continue reading

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Testimonials for Provident Security, owned by Mike Jagger, co-chair of Smart Tax Alliance and champion of the HST

“Gordon Campbell · Premier of British Columbia · “Provident’s quick response, around the clock service and professional staff was an important element in solving the security concerns in our office…”   http://www.providentsecurity.ca/testimonials/   And what is behind his motivation to get … Continue reading

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Employer/employee coercion on HST vote has no place in a democratic and free society.

” An important public message from your friendly neighbourhood blogger.” What would you do, if you walked into work on day, after spending the weekend posting Vote Yes to No HST signs… and found this on your desk? Sample Letter … Continue reading

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