Huntster wrote:
I can't see what they have to do with crown corps, nor can I see what they have to do with your policy on illegal immigration, although I just read within the last 7 days a CATO report saying that whilst illegals are a drain on your social safety net, on the whole, Cato felt, it was worth it because they work for peanuts which keeps down prices.
So does this mean that you would be okay with illegal immigration to Canada so that others can enjoy the benefits of crown corporations like you?
Canada doesn't seem to like American immigration (unless you're a draft dodger).
Huntster wrote:
The only people who can enjoy crown corporations are Canadian citizens (or First Nation citizens).
As to who benefits from CCs, of course Canadians do. We should. We bought and paid for them, (my point had been that governments can and do successfully run businesses) but note: there is an intricate system of ferries servicing the mainland/Vancouver island and out into the archepelago of islands off the shore, and some coastal towns ie, Powell River. Some of these systems run at a loss, others turn a profit. American exporters who market to these islands and northern coastal towns benefit from the low cost just as a Canadian business.
How does your crown corporation ferry system differ from the
Alaska Marine Highway System, which is also subsidized by Alaska state government, and likely the U.S. government as well?
Illegal aliens can use our ferry. Can illegal immigrants to Canada use yours without legal hassle?
I am sure I don't need to remind you of the benefits Alaska derives from our fish hatcheries.
And vice versa?
But Alaskan hatcheries are primarily funded by aquaculture associations formed by the commercial fishing industry, so if Alaskan fisherman harvest Canadian salmon, they're getting "government" salmon, and when BC fishermen catch Alaskan salmon, they're stealing from private entities.
Fair enough?
First Nations are Canadian citizens.
Don't they have "different" ID cards?
Sorta' like Christians in Lebanon (at least,
the surviving Christians in Lebanon)?