Iceland continues to Move Forward - our MHA`s should complete Orientation there!

Unemployment Rate Drops in Iceland

From Iceland Review

In the third quarter of 2011, 10,700 people on average were unemployed in Iceland, which is 5.9 percent of the workforce, according to Statistics Iceland. Unemployment measured 5.6 percent among men and 6.2 percent among women. 

From the third quarter of 2010 to the second quarter of 2011, the number of unemployed workers dropped by approximately 1,000...

One issue Campaign for many Tory Incumbents. What is it?

I have - never seen such tripe coming from Dannyless PC MHA's - particularly in rural areas.

I have heard considerable talk about one issue in their campaign. The vital issue is "vote to be on the government side".

This is the most important issue - for them - not so much for the electorate.

They are not concerned about the fishery, collapsed forestry sector, Muskrat Falls fiasco, unemployment over 20 per cent in many rural communities. They are concerned that you and me MUST vote to be on the government side.

Okay so if I vote PC - what industry will we lose - and how will they try and manage that failure?

The fact that two Ministers shepherded the loss of two historic and significant paper mills under their watch - from primarily what looked like a war between Williams and Weever - should be enough to shove them out the door. But no - they want people to elect them based on being on the government side.

Tell the Great Northern Peninsula - that was promised by Williams and Taylor - they would not be forgotten. No they were not forgotten - they were remembered by the most significant cuts ever witnessed.

Please voters - elect us - rural communities can continue to die - we will manage it. Make you feel good because we are on the government side.

Even John Noseworthy - Mr. Accountability - got into the action. He tried that when announcing his candidacy to oust the Leader of the NDP.

They are a disgrace - and if elected they promise to act on this issue - we promise to stay on the government side. That is unless the tide turns and Ross Wiseman might trot back to the other side.

This issue in short - opportunists first - representatives last.

Williams Policies Fail as Newfoundland and Labrador still in Tail Spin

As Danny Williams continues to muddle through energy policy which could - if implemented - be our demise - Newfoundland and Labrador still in tail spin.

Despite the glory of pushing Paul Martin into an equalization payday - Williams - a successful businessman cannot seem to correct the economic slaughter of our province.

The Premier and his talking heads (Ministers) would have us believe that we are leading the country in growth - and that we are - we are growing exponentially in shipping out raw resources and the Premier wants to continue this trend.

Don't let him play with statistics - that to you and I - families - and communities means very little.

Let's have a "Closer Look".

Newfoundland and Labrador

Unemployment Rate - 13.6%
We lost 1700 jobs in July
Employment growth of 500 jobs over the past year

Prince Edward Island
Unemployment Rate - 10.5%
No job loss July
Employment growth of 1100 jobs over the past year

Nova Scotia

Unemployment Rate - 8.8%
Lost 3400 jobs in July but...
Employment growth of 4900 jobs over past year

Quebec
Unemployment Rate - 6.9%
Lost 1500 jobs in July but...
Employment growth of 87,400 jobs over past year

Ontario

Unemployment Rate - 6.5%
Gained 11,400 jobs in July
Over 27,000 new factory jobs alone...

Manitoba

Unemployment Rate - 4.2%
Lost 1900 jobs in July
Employment growth of 9,100 jobs over past year

Saskatchewan

Unemployment Rate - 4.8%
Gained 1800 jobs in July
Employment growth 5,000 jobs over past year

Alberta

Unemployment Rate - 3.3%
Gained 13,600 jobs in July
Employment growth of 61,000 jobs over past year

British Columbia

Unemployment Rate - 4.1%
Lost 2500 Jobs in July
Employment Growth of 62,000 jobs over past year

Reading these numbers - 2 things come to mind.

The silliness of provinces like Quebec and Ontario talking about Newfoundland and Labrador being greedy on the accord issue - and Williams talking about improving the economy and worse shipping out (exporting) our distinct advantage of clean renewable cost competitive hydro power. The poor man has not figured out why everybody needs power but us. They are attracting industry and they want to use Williams policy of energy warehousing to pluck our power which will deny us industrial growth - and it will decimate our future.

This policy is worse than that of Clyde Wells when he attempted the privatization of Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro and would be a greater giveaway than the Upper Churchill (if exported).