
Karsten
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Karsten
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Star Wars Episode 1 was actually a pretty good movie.



People are mad at me again for my correct opinion (OBSESSION is dogshit).

PM defends bridge deal - the optics aren’t great, obviously. But, from the critics, what would you have done differently? Suppose we could have kept it shut and waited to see if midterm pressure might have softened Trump’s demands, but it would be generate 0 revenue in that case



Mario Ferraro, signed 3x$4M by WPG, is a defenceman who has had some very strange results the past few seasons in a matchup role for San Jose. I think he profiles as a Ceci type mobile defender but god knows.


SAUSAGE PARTY is worse than all of Stallone's worst movies combined.

Seth Rogen says Sylvester Stallone has only made four good movies. "What's the over/under on actual good Stallone movies? I think it's like four." - Ike "Demolition Man. Tango and Cash is enjoyable, but it's not a good movie." - Seth "Stallone is maybe not as good as Schwarzenegger. Not even close. Predator alone is better than anything Stallone has made." - Ike "Stallone has no Terminator 2, no True Lies. Schwarzenegger is in legitimately great movies." - Seth "Stallone made a run from 1997 to 2012 that was rough. Do you remember Driven? Daylight? He's trapped in the Holland Tunnel. His character's name is Kit Latura." - Ike

Let’s talk about our plan to convert empty units in B.C. into affordable homes. In B.C. there are thousands of homes that are empty while thousands of British Columbians are looking for affordable homes. Build Canada Homes is going to work with the B.C. government to fix that – by turning empty units, into affordable homes. As we build up supply, this is one of the fastest and most efficient ways to get people into homes. Through this partnership, we will acquire units in bulk, at a discount to market value, at a time when prices and sales are already both low. We could leave these units sitting empty or we could take action that will provide much needed affordable housing to 2,200 families and individuals. More details on the conversion of units to affordable housing will be available in the coming months. This is one of the many tools we are using to increase access to affordable housing and only one element of our landmark agreement with British Columbia to invest in local infrastructure and build affordable homes. Reports that this will cost $3.2 billion are getting the facts wrong – that is what we are investing in B.C. to build more infrastructure like water systems, wastewater systems and local roads, while bringing down development charges to make homebuilding more affordable. We know we need more affordable homes across Canada – and that is why we launched Build Canada Homes. Since launching we have announced over 11,000 homes across 14 partnerships. Already, 4,500 units have started construction or are set to break ground in the next three months. In B.C. that partnership is delivering on 1,100 new homes, including 700 which will be supportive and transitional. Paired with our plan to reduce development charges so that we can lower down the cost of building, we are creating the conditions for more homes to be build across the country. To end this housing crisis, we need to use every available tool: build new supply, protect rentals, support infrastructure, and bring empty homes into use faster.

What if a person can understand and speak both official languages, but "poorly?" Will the court convene a language hearing? Who will decide?

The Supreme Court has taken for itself the authority to overrule The King. Whatever you think about LGs being bilingual, that is the question at play. The GG appoints the LG, but the GG is merely a servant of the Crown that the King exercises his power through.

Supply management in Canada costs 1.25% of the income of the poorest quintile of households. One single policy affecting five products -- milk, butter, chicken, eggs and cheese -- raises prices by reducing supply enough to represent 1.25% of the income of the poor. If you're a politician, do not talk to me about poverty alleviation in Canada if you dont want to scrap supply management.



