how come Rory's english is so much better than GSP's?

[Andretti]

Pretty stupid if you can't notice that English is Rory's mother tongue while GSP's French.

 

[tuker]

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I was passed over for a promotion (military) in favor of someone with less experience, less qualifications, less time in rank, less tours, and whom I had merited higher than for 3 consecutive years. Why? Because she was French Canadian.


Which part did you not understand?

Right!!! Because you had access to the personal evaluation of this person. Because the government does not qualify personal evaluation as "personal information".

What you little rant does not say is what if that position required a billingual profile? If by being french canadian you mean billingual, well, yeah she holds something very important you don't have. This is reality. Take some class, learn. It won't hurt you to learn french, heck, living in the National Capital Region you will only gain from it. Is it because you are too stubborn??? Or just not smart enough?

 

[Go2BATTLE83]

Rory is actually a space alien he can speak many dialecs.

 

[tuker]

2. The US debt problem is massive and will have a global effect on the world. There is no hope left now that big government has won and the rich will be taxed to exhaustion and leave. The government is supposed to regulate not dictate.

3. That is your own prerogative, many people especially the wealthy on top of paying higher tax donate money to charity in high %. Its their choice what kind of organizations receive their compensation, its not dictated behind closed government doors typically going to those "organizations" who helped them during elections.

4. Ontario became a recipient of the Eastern cashline only recently and for the first time in history. I think Ontario will bounce back, yes many industries have hit hard but as new markets open up thanks to Harper (the states is a sinking ship) Ontario will bounce back. Quebec has only EVER been a recipient, from my knowledge they have never contributed anything only collected at go. (I would be happy if you could prove this wrong). Once on welfare many will never get off.

5. Yes its all different, for instance here Old Dutch an Alberta company and manufacture of chips has to print french on all their products in Alberta. It is a massive waste of money and a burden on all business trying to succeed in a difficult market.

6. People in France laugh at "Quebec French" it might be close but its not the same. Everyone always dreaded french class in school. Maybe if we weren't forced to do it wouldn't have seemed so bad.

Out of curiosity, why does Old Dutch need to print french in Alberta?

And for France, the french is different, but having been there a few time, it very easy to communicate in french.

 

[leolozon]

Except Alberta has the highest education standards in Canada, is the richest Canadian province- being the one that pays for all the other provinces social benefits, and overall is the greatest province in Canada...

...But ya, there is plenty of stupid conservatives hicks here. Though depsite being an NDP socialist lib living in Alberta, I still do subscribe to the general opinion of fuck Quebec.

Oh man, the exaggeration... A lot of misinformation there. And the "fuck quebec" is sad, I hope you learn to be more open minded to other cultures.

1- Quebec pays more tax, if you want the same services, you can pay more taxes, but as a right wing province, you have more money in your pocket and less service for everyone. It's a choice. The equalization program is about offering the same services all throughout Canada. So the services we have here that you don't, we pay for them with our own taxes.

2-Alberta is a rich province and gets a lot of money from oil, therefore the salaries are higher and people there pay more taxes by capita even with the same rates. You should be happy about that and not pissed. It's a good thing. If you paid less taxes, it would only mean you are making less money. How is that good?

3-Oil isn't infinite and Alberta is not diversifying its economy right now. It seems like right wingers are more about right now, right here, instead of looking at the big picture. It's an individual picture not a collective one, so it's very small in scope. It explains why they often don't care about sustainable developement and the environmental issues. Enjoy it while it lasts, because renewable energies will keep going up, while oil goes down. Some day, it's probably not going to be pretty for Alberta.

 

[HandsofGlory]

Right!!! Because you had access to the personal evaluation of this person. Because the government does not qualify personal evaluation as "personal information".

What you little rant does not say is what if that position required a billingual profile? If by being french canadian you mean billingual, well, yeah she holds something very important you don't have. This is reality. Take some class, learn. It won't hurt you to learn french, heck, living in the National Capital Region you will only gain from it. Is it because you are too stubborn??? Or just not smart enough?

Sorry but its a proven fact that in the Government (especially RCMP) minorities and women who have lower performance ratings are selected ahead of white males with higher performance ratings for promotions, raises etc to promote multiculturalism and a diverse workforce.

Speaking of RCMP I had my truck broken into a year ago and the officer that arrived could not speak of a lick of English, we had to talk for 15 minutes so I could describe to him that the kids were down the street breaking into more vehicles. I live in a small town in Alberta, only god knows why they would send a French only speaking cop here.

 

[sprucelees]

i though he was from bc

 

[HandsofGlory]

Oh man, the exaggeration... A lot of misinformation there. And the "fuck quebec" is sad, I hope you learn to be more open minded to other cultures.

1- Quebec pays more tax, if you want the same services, you can pay more taxes, but as a right wing province, you have more money in your pocket and less service for everyone. It's a choice. The equalization program is about offering the same services all throughout Canada. So the services we have here that you don't, we pay for them with our own taxes.

2-Alberta is a rich province and gets a lot of money from oil, therefore the salaries are higher and people there pay more taxes by capita even with the same rates. You should be happy about that and not pissed. It's a good thing. If you paid less taxes, it would only mean you are making less money. How is that good?

3-Oil isn't infinite and Alberta is not diversifying its economy right now. It seems like right wingers are more about right now, right here, instead of looking at the big picture. It's an individual picture not a collective one, so it's very small in scope. It explains why they often don't care about sustainable developement and the environmental issues. Enjoy it while it lasts, because renewable energies will keep going up, while oil goes down. Some day, it's probably not going to be pretty for Alberta.

Alberta has a 100+ year supply of oil and an even longer supply of natural gas. Wells here are abandoned with about 60% of the reserve still remaining just because its not worth it half the time redrilling and completing that well. No renewable energy is even close to being as useful as oil. Alberta has many wind farms etc and the cost (generator, turbine, land loss etc) still mostly outweighs the benefit (% electricity). Plus with things like windfarms its now shown that they kill high amounts of bats and migratory birds. Alberta also is a leading developer of bio diesel which runs great in the truck, a fairly significant percentage of all diesel sold here has to have bio diesel mixed into it. It has a lot of potential, many municipalities run their garbage trucks and Cats on it.

Alberta has given over 200 billion dollars over the past few decades to other provinces and that is a fact. It will only go up and up and up like it does every year historically until Alberta has no more money and Canada is screwed.

 

[tuker]

Sorry but its a proven fact that in the Government (especially RCMP) minorities and women who have lower performance ratings are selected ahead of white males with higher performance ratings for promotions, raises etc to promote multiculturalism and a diverse workforce.

Speaking of RCMP I had my truck broken into a year ago and the officer that arrived could not speak of a lick of English, we had to talk for 15 minutes so I could describe to him that the kids were down the street breaking into more vehicles. I live in a small town in Alberta, only god knows why they would send a French only speaking cop here.

I have to agree with you about a french speaking RCMP offier. Usually, they ship the french speaking recruit in the maritimes. Odd!

As for the proven track record about woman with lower performance, this was in the past. I am a white male, in my 30, working in the government. Sorry. While there still might be isolated incident, this is no longer the case. Now selection process are so scrutinize that anyone pulling a quick one will get grill.

 

[HandsofGlory]

I have to agree with you about a french speaking RCMP offier. Usually, they ship the french speaking recruit in the maritimes. Odd!

As for the proven track record about woman with lower performance, this was in the past. I am a white male, in my 30, working in the government. Sorry. While there still might be isolated incident, this is no longer the case. Now selection process are so scrutinize that anyone pulling a quick one will get grill.

Hahah, I bet they are not very happy about having to leave Quebec either.

That could very well be the case, I have friends/family in the government and have first hand witnessed these things happening either to them, coworkers or having to do these things themselves. If it is changing then I am happy to hear that is the case.

 

[2DUM2TAP]

That is a lie perpetuated by Torontonians and people from Ontario in general.

They just dress, act, and wear their hair like Europeans.

I've seen some incredible pussy in Montreal, but I've seen just as good, or better on Yonge/King around 1pm.

How is my Opinion a lie?
Further I spend half my time traveling all across Canada so its an informed opinion.
3rd don't be so crass and refer to them as pussy. It doesn't make you cool. Just shows that the only pussy u get is fist pussy.

 

[HandsofGlory]

When I was in Montreal people would ask where I am from, Id say not Ontario and they would smile, then I would say Alberta and that smile would disappear.
:icon_lol:

 

[tuker]

Hahah, I bet they are not very happy about having to leave Quebec either.

That could very well be the case, I have friends/family in the government and have first hand witnessed these things happening either to them, coworkers or having to do these things themselves. If it is changing then I am happy to hear that is the case.

They don't have a choice to leave the province of Quebec. There are a very limited amount of RCMP's position in Quebec. The province has its own provincial police department (SQ, Suret

 

[youandme]

How is my Opinion a lie?
Further I spend half my time traveling all across Canada so its an informed opinion.
3rd don't be so crass and refer to them as pussy. It doesn't make you cool. Just shows that the only pussy u get is fist pussy.

Whoa whoa whoa. Calm down there. You took that post the wrong way on every level.

PS I live with my girlfriend. Have been together for a good 2 years. I like my odds that I do better in that category than you.

 

[2DUM2TAP]

Yep, and I'm sure the soldiers you now outrank because of the extra points you get on your PER every year for being bilingual, and your fellow managers who make less than you because you are bilingual are just pleased as punch.

I don't have anything against Quebec, but I don't support the favoritism they receive.

I'm not bilingual. Wish I was. I do see the value in it though. I have had a very hard time finding account managers in Ontario who speak french to service our Quebec accounts. The talent is not there. Which is why we pay them more because they are hard to source and retain. Its a very servicible skillset and a valuable qualification.
If I could go back in time I would have taken french immersion.

 

[tuker]

I'm not bilingual. Wish I was. I do see the value in it though. I have had a very hard time finding account managers in Ontario who speak french to service our Quebec accounts. The talent is not there. Which is why we pay them more because they are hard to source and retain. Its a very servicible skillset and a valuable qualification.
If I could go back in time I would have taken french immersion.

Lots of ppl I work with say this... if I could go back in time.

Of of these individuals, many do "go back to school" wioth the public servant school to learn french.... and advance their careers.

 

[2DUM2TAP]

Whoa whoa whoa. Calm down there. You took that post the wrong way on every level.

PS I live with my girlfriend. Have been together for a good 2 years. I like my odds that I do better in that category than you.

Married for 8 yrs. And I have always punched above my weight when it comes to the looks of the women I get.

 

[Malachai]

Right!!! Because you had access to the personal evaluation of this person. Because the government does not qualify personal evaluation as "personal information".

What you little rant does not say is what if that position required a billingual profile? If by being french canadian you mean billingual, well, yeah she holds something very important you don't have. This is reality. Take some class, learn. It won't hurt you to learn french, heck, living in the National Capital Region you will only gain from it. Is it because you are too stubborn??? Or just not smart enough?

I did not have access to her PER. CF PER's state where you are ranked in your trade within your unit. She was the same trade as I was.

The position she was promoted into was not a bilingual essential position.

Yes, I mean she was bilingual. And in this case, that fact alone outweighed my greater experience, having my JLC, having done two tours in Bosnia and one in Africa, and having been higher than her on the merit list for three years running.

And I spent a year in ELFC St. Jean learning how to speak French at the start of my career and left being what the military considered bilingual. And was promptly posted to English speaking bases for 12 years.

Shut your trap unless you know what you're talking about.

 

[youandme]

Married for 8 yrs.

Thanks for proving my point :wink:

You really need to take a pill, overreaction to the max.

 

[leolozon]

2. The US debt problem is massive and will have a global effect on the world. There is no hope left now that big government has won and the rich will be taxed to exhaustion and leave. The government is supposed to regulate not dictate.

And guess who received most of the money that created the debt?

The rich are taxed because they receive the most from society. If a CEO wants to pay less taxes, maybe he should pay his employees more and take less money for himself, just like the guy from Costco did. But, if the guy wants to take as much money as he can because he is at the top and can decide how much he is worth, then he should pay more taxes.

If you want to know were the problem lies, follow the trail of money. Then you will realize that some people exploit the system for their own profit, leaving that system fragile. The same problem applies to socialism : one entity has too much power over the flow of money. In one, it's the government, in the other, it's private business. I think we need a perfect adequation between socialism and capitalism. I'm not sure how you can argue that the US government has too much power, and therefore the problem is a socialist one, when the parties are pretty much bought by private companies... You've seen who paid for the elections?

An economy were all the money goes to a few, like in the USA, or in Cuba for different reasons, is bad for everyone. You don't want money to get stuck in a bank account, you want it to keep circulating.

We all saw what happened when the government deregulated the market right before it crashed. No ingerence from the government didn't help there.