80% of Canadian Families Working More And Earning Less Than 30 Years Ago | |
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Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 137330 United States 03/01/2007 09:43 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | excerpt: But a major weakness would be "price competitiveness," she said. "When it comes to the cost of living in the country, Canada scores really bad – 120th out of 124 countries – very expensive," said Mia. -------------------------------------- Canada pricey for tourists: Report Canada ranks seventh in a new study of world travel and tourism destinations released Thursday, but could do a better job putting out the welcome mat for tourists. Canada tied with Singapore and Luxembourg in the international survey of 124 countries listed in the Geneva-based World Economic Forum's first ever Travel &Tourism Competitiveness Report. Switzerland heads the list, followed by Austria, Germany, Iceland, the United States and Hong Kong. Canada scores high marks for its travel and tourism infrastructure, but needs to work on reducing air ticket taxes and offering a friendlier face to visitors from abroad, the report suggests. "I would say in general it is a very good assessment of Canada," Irene Mia, a senior economist with the World Economic Forum who helped prepare the report, said from Geneva. "It's in the top 10," she said. Canada placed above the United Kingdom, Denmark, France, Australia and New Zealand. In terms of strengths, Mia cited the air transport infrastructure which is ranked second in the world. As well, Canada ranked fourth in terms of being able to use the Internet to book air tickets, hotels, rent cars or purchase other travel needs. But a major weakness would be "price competitiveness," she said. "When it comes to the cost of living in the country, Canada scores really bad – 120th out of 124 countries – very expensive," said Mia. The forum conducts surveys on business competitiveness aimed at a better understanding of why some countries grow prosperous and others are left behind. It also hosts an annual meeting of top business and political leaders in Davos, Switzerland where competitiveness ideas and strategies are discussed. Tourism has become a key sector in the world economy and a valuable source of economic growth and development for many countries, said Mia. Between 1950 and 2004, international tourism receipts increased from US$2.1 billion to US$622.7 billion, according to the survey prepared by the Global Competitiveness Network, the forum's research arm. The survey looks at three categories: a country's travel and tourism regulatory framework; its travel and tourism business environment and infrastructure; and its tourism human, cultural and natural resources. "What you're looking at in general is ... the policies which are conducive to the development of the tourism industry," Mia said. These include travel environmental regulations, prioritization of tourism by each government, travel business environment and infrastructure, air and ground transport infrastructures, she said. "Canada is doing quite well in the (survey's) three components," she said. It ranked 15th on regulatory framework, fourth on business environment and infrastructure and 16th on human, cultural and natural resources. Canada stands 12th in the world on quality of education, which is important for competitiveness, said Mia. But when it comes to welcoming visitors, "it is not doing well at all," she said. Business travellers and tourists, she said, complain about the high cost of airport fees, taxes on ground transportation tickets and hotel rooms. Canada placed No. 76 in the assessment of the actions of Canadians towards tourists. Canadians need to be a little more helpful in pointing people in the right direction to help them get to their destinations, Mia said. When it comes to measuring the friendliness factor, a combination of variables were taken into account. "One variable looks at the attitudes towards tourists and another one regarding the recommendation to extend business trips," said Mia. "One of the questions asks them whether they would recommend that their business trip be extended ... stay in Canada and visit the country, whether the people are welcoming." |
Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 137330 United States 03/01/2007 09:48 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | when 80% of the country is suffering in this matter financially, that's a real national security issue; not in that they'll riot, but of course in that their mental and physical wellbeing and that of their children is at stake, if they continue to suffer financially. like the people were saying, even with the average income it doesn't take long to fall seriously behind. i have very good idea: henceforth, NO monies will be given directly to government but will rather be handed out as needed from a trust fund run by the people, for the people. we're gonna hand out the tax money like you would an allowance to an irresponsible kid: only as much as needed and only when needed. nothing in advance to be squandered. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 202873 Canada 03/01/2007 10:08 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | when 80% of the country is suffering in this matter financially, that's a real national security issue; not in that they'll riot, but of course in that their mental and physical wellbeing and that of their children is at stake, if they continue to suffer financially. like the people were saying, even with the average income it doesn't take long to fall seriously behind. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 137330i have very good idea: henceforth, NO monies will be given directly to government but will rather be handed out as needed from a trust fund run by the people, for the people. we're gonna hand out the tax money like you would an allowance to an irresponsible kid: only as much as needed and only when needed. nothing in advance to be squandered. What people are really getting angry about here in Canada is the fact that more than 1/2 our incomes go to "taxes". Where the fuck is all that money going????? No one knows. We are getting less infrastructure, less health benefits, less repairs to public places, and EVERYTHING demands an admittance fee. For instance, just to go to the art gallery is $20 to get in!!!!!! There is nothing at all free in this country. So we are paying and paying and paying, yet in a lot of private businesses, people have worked for years with no pay increases, more taxes being deducted from the paychecks, and they keep the amount of hours worked just under the law so that they don't have to allow a drug or dental membership. It sucks! So we can't afford medicines or dental help. This is the greediest country on the planet. Everywhere you go in Canada you pay and pay. Every dollar you make, more than half goes to taxes at the municipal, provincial plus federal levels. TOO MANY LEVELS GRABBING OUR MONEY. People are getting angrier and sick of it all. They keep inventing new reasons and methods to get more money out of us yet we don't earn more than we did even ten years ago!!!! I am actually earning less than I did 15 years ago!!! |
[charlie] User ID: 202878 Canada 03/01/2007 10:29 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | close all accounts, tell the banks to go fuck themselves, stop 'voting', sell your 'real estate property' in town and turn that cash into a real investment for the future. alternative energy sources like solar and wind are totally viable these days to power a homestead. learn a craft to supplement a gardening or farming effort, and if you don't already, learn how to hunt and fish for crap's sake. everything in history has taught us that nothing lasts forever especially when tyrants are running things. FUCK THEM. i love it when kittehs ride me [link to www.youtube.com] |
mercury2 User ID: 202902 Norway 03/01/2007 11:37 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Yes, I'm glad someone mentioned immigration, labor is subject to laws of supply and demand just like any commodity, if you keep flooding the market with more new workers every year, the "price" or wage is bound to go down. Canada's immigration policies are changing Canada into a different country in just a few short years. You used to be so proud of your low crime rates and community spirit, this is all rapidly becoming a thing of the past, at least around the urban areas. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 202924 United Kingdom 03/01/2007 12:04 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I live in the UK, and have just spent three weeks in Canda having a look see. I got to say, I fucking cried when i couldnt find an English speaking person when I was lost in Toronto. In the end, i had to speak German to a Czech women who was on Holiday.... In Canada! every one on the street at that time was african / chinese / pakistani, and none of them spoke good enough english to help me... I came home, told my friends at work that there is now one rule when going on Holiday. FUCK GOING TO CANADA ITS A SHIT HOLE. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 177530 Canada 03/01/2007 12:13 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I live in the UK, and have just spent three weeks in Canda having a look see. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 202924I got to say, I fucking cried when i couldnt find an English speaking person when I was lost in Toronto. In the end, i had to speak German to a Czech women who was on Holiday.... In Canada! every one on the street at that time was african / chinese / pakistani, and none of them spoke good enough english to help me... I came home, told my friends at work that there is now one rule when going on Holiday. FUCK GOING TO CANADA ITS A SHIT HOLE. STFU go home asshole If you judge Canada on the biais of Toronto, lol joke AT least in Canada our rights are still protected,,, fuck outta here |
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User # 78/68 User ID: 160749 Canada 03/01/2007 12:28 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | "I got to say, I fucking cried when i couldnt find an English speaking person when I was lost in Toronto." This illiterate prick is a fucking LIAR. Almost everyone in Toronto speaks English. Unless, of course, if you are in China town. And even there most people speak English. Go lie somewhere else goof-ball. At least 9 out of 10 people in Toronto speak English. |
Redheaded Stepchild User ID: 202879 United States 03/01/2007 12:35 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Welcome to America! You think it's bad now? Just wait until Bush gets his NAU. "Until you are willing to organize your friends and neighbors and literally shut down cities - drive at 5mph through the streets of major cities on the freeway and stop commerce, refuse to show up for work, refuse to borrow and spend more than you make, show up in Washington DC with a million of your neighbors and literally shut down The Capitol you WILL be bent over the table on a daily basis." Karl Denninger Don't blame me; I voted for Ron Paul. Silence is consent. |
I'm Afraid Of Americans User ID: 201399 United States 03/01/2007 12:45 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I live in the UK, and have just spent three weeks in Canda having a look see. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 177530I got to say, I fucking cried when i couldnt find an English speaking person when I was lost in Toronto. In the end, i had to speak German to a Czech women who was on Holiday.... In Canada! every one on the street at that time was african / chinese / pakistani, and none of them spoke good enough english to help me... I came home, told my friends at work that there is now one rule when going on Holiday. FUCK GOING TO CANADA ITS A SHIT HOLE. STFU go home asshole If you judge Canada on the biais of Toronto, lol joke AT least in Canada our rights are still protected,,, fuck outta here Ha! After years of hearing how great Canada is from insecure Canadians, now the truth comes out. Welcome to the party pal! Enjoy your enslavement! Which is the most universal human characteristic, fear or laziness? |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 199671 Australia 03/01/2007 12:48 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Socialism is "passable" except when people running your country want to see it destroyed and initiate a near open border policy, bringing in migants that pay less tax to the system than they take out through benefits. The West has been systmatically raped by those that shall remain nameless because I'm sick of mentioning them. |
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