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Re: Wake up and smell the roses

No person is going to agree with every move that any particular politician makes, that’s the nature of the beast. At the end of the day, however, it’s important to take the bad with the good, and view our political proponents through a lens of neutrality.

While everyone is within their right to disagree with certain decisions, it’s important not to forget the many great things that Trudeau government has done for this country in the past year and a half. They have supported the middle class by cutting taxes for the middle class and implementing the child tax benefit. They have provided a boost to small and large Canadian businesses through the signing of CETA, the expansion of the Summer Jobs program, and investment into previously neglected industries, such as tech and tourism. They’ve greatly improved our international reputation and relationships with important allies by offering much needed foreign aid and ending operation IMPACT. They’ve also shown a commitment to core Canadian values, by re-opening our Veterans offices, improving our relationship with First Nations, and assisting post-secondary students.

They have also very wisely allocated funds to projects that benefit Canadians on various levels. The Canada 150 fund/Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program, for example, includes $300M towards infrastructure in Canadian communities and another $200M towards events and Canadian artists that promote tourism in our beautiful Country. This initiative creates jobs for Canadians now, and will have a positive long-term effect on Canadian tourism.

Let’s not forgot what our local MP’s have accomplished as well. Both Stephen Fuhr and Dan Albas have increased federal investment into their respective ridings thanks to their own hard work and initiatives set forth by our current government.

It’s okay to disagree from time to time, but please give credit where credit is due.

Ally Turner