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Title: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: WOOO on December 10, 2015, 03:30:44 AM
(http://media.vogue.com/r/w_280/2015/12/09/justin-trudeau-prime-minister-canada-wife-sophie-gregoire-trudeau.jpg)


Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: NelsonMuntz on December 10, 2015, 04:56:01 AM
Honestly I have always had a gay vibe about trudeau and that his wife(who is hot but annoying as fuck) is a beard.

Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: WOOO on December 10, 2015, 05:52:54 AM
Honestly I have always had a gay vibe about trudeau and that his wife(who is hot but annoying as fuck) is a beard.




Ask him out
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: Walter Sobchak on December 10, 2015, 08:11:18 AM
Canadians elect a libfag, closet homo to run their country.

Fitting....
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: YngiweRhoads on December 10, 2015, 08:12:51 AM
That fucker is going to bankrupt the country.

Canadians elect a libfag, closet homo to run their country.

Fitting....

The only reason he was elected is due to the massive amount of hate the previous administration garnered over their time in office. He won by default, not due to being a Lib, Con, NDP etc
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: Walter Sobchak on December 10, 2015, 08:15:46 AM
That fucker is going to bankrupt the country.

I will laugh my ass off when he cuts welfare benefits in half.

The Canadian dollar will be worth $0.35 USD.
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: YngiweRhoads on December 10, 2015, 08:21:26 AM
I will laugh my ass off when he cuts welfare benefits in half.

The Canadian dollar will be worth $0.35 USD.

Are you kidding? Everyone and their little sister has their hand out now waiting for the free money train to start rolling once this POS gets started.

Large part of the downfall of the CA dollar was due, in no small part, to the previous administration's reliance on AB oil to prop up the dollar, all whilst shitting on the manufacturing sector. Now we'll see how much further it can fall with a spendaholic in office.
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: Walter Sobchak on December 10, 2015, 08:24:22 AM
Are you kidding? Everyone and their little sister has their hand out now waiting for the free money train to start rolling once this POS gets started.

Large part of the downfall of the CA dollar was due, in no small part, to the previous administration's reliance on AB oil to prop up the dollar, all whilst shitting on the manufacturing sector. Now we'll see how much further it can fall with a spendaholic in office.

In about 2 years I should be able to buy a nice condo in downtown Vancouver or Toronto for about $100K USD.
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: tom joad on December 10, 2015, 09:15:47 AM
Honestly I have always had a gay vibe about trudeau and that his wife(who is hot but annoying as fuck) is a beard.

wrong PM's son ... you've described Ben Mulroney.
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: Yamcha on December 10, 2015, 09:16:12 AM
People used to retire and move to Belize and live like billionaires.
Soon we can do the same in Canada.
I'll have a chariot that is pulled by Kodiak bears.
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: ritch on December 10, 2015, 09:46:34 AM
That fucker is going to bankrupt the country.

The only reason he was elected is due to the massive amount of hate the previous administration garnered over their time in office. He won by default, not due to being a Lib, Con, NDP etc

Not so sure about that.
Weed is gonna be legal in CAnada thanks to him. The tax $$$ is gonna be insane.

Might wanna change citizenships while you still can, lol...
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: dr.chimps on December 10, 2015, 01:46:12 PM
That fucker is going to bankrupt the country.

The only reason he was elected is due to the massive amount of hate the previous administration garnered over their time in office. He won by default, not due to being a Lib, Con, NDP etc
Well-earned hate. I voted early.
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: WOOO on December 10, 2015, 02:21:01 PM
Not so sure about that.
Weed is gonna be legal in CAnada thanks to him. The tax $$$ is gonna be insane.

Might wanna change citizenships while you still can, lol...


It's gonna be awesome.

Wait. I have prescription so idgaf.
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: ritch on December 10, 2015, 02:42:25 PM

It's gonna be awesome.

Wait. I have prescription so idgaf.

You got a prescription? 

I looked into it, the cost was $400 for a year. That's a full 2 ounces less of weed I'd smoke for that insane taxation price. Those fuckers are gonna lose their business in the next year and they so deserve it for being so greedy.

But this really is the best news in such a long time!

Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: WOOO on December 10, 2015, 02:45:20 PM
You got a prescription? 

I looked into it, the cost was $400 for a year. That's a full 2 ounces less of weed I'd smoke for that insane taxation price. Those fuckers are gonna lose their business in the next year and they so deserve it for being so greedy.

But this really is the best news in such a long time!




Yup. Chronic pain ;D. Knee and IT band issues bad enough to keep me up at night doc. Pinky swear.
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: ritch on December 10, 2015, 02:49:07 PM

Yup. Chronic pain ;D. Knee and IT band issues bad enough to keep me up at night doc. Pinky swear.

Haha, awesome!

Gonna burn one down right now I think....
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: WOOO on December 10, 2015, 02:58:44 PM
Haha, awesome!

Gonna burn one down right now I think....

I use a Da Vinci handheld vaporizer. It's the Cadillac of handhelds.
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: That_Dude on December 10, 2015, 03:26:42 PM
Would hit his wife with the force of a 25'000 strong arab immigrant wave. 
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: ritch on December 10, 2015, 03:30:29 PM
I use a Da Vinci handheld vaporizer. It's the Cadillac of handhelds.

I looked into those. Not cheap by all means. Do they really increase the buzz?
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: WOOO on December 10, 2015, 03:34:57 PM
I looked into those. Not cheap by all means. Do they really increase the buzz?


Need way less weed for the same effect. No smoke either. Much healthier. I'm a runner and haven't noticed any impact to my breathing. You can set the temperature precisely and its small and discreet. The smell is far less than if you burn it.
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: ritch on December 10, 2015, 03:38:24 PM

Need way less weed for the same effect. No smoke either. Much healthier. I'm a runner and haven't noticed any impact to my breathing. You can set the temperature precisely and its small and discreet. The smell is far less than if you burn it.

Interesting and noted!
Maybe I'll spot a sale for one soon....
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: Irongrip400 on December 11, 2015, 03:50:26 AM
You got a prescription? 

I looked into it, the cost was $400 for a year. That's a full 2 ounces less of weed I'd smoke for that insane taxation price. Those fuckers are gonna lose their business in the next year and they so deserve it for being so greedy.

But this really is the best news in such a long time!



Come on bro, is it that big a deal? I've had dinners that cost more.
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: Walter Sobchak on December 11, 2015, 06:18:07 AM
Come on bro, is it that big a deal? I've had dinners that cost more.

Irongrip007 with the XFactor memorial post.
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: WOOO on December 12, 2015, 01:39:46 AM
Come on bro, is it that big a deal? I've had dinners that cost more.

I was curious about that as well
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: ritch on December 12, 2015, 06:00:54 AM
Come on bro, is it that big a deal? I've had dinners that cost more.

LOL!
Of course you did...

Only benefit of having that card in my case would be having access to the different kinds at all times. Not like I can't get good stuff almost anytime anyway, just gotta plan ahead a little.

Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: WOOO on December 12, 2015, 06:08:56 AM
LOL!
Of course you did...

Only benefit of having that card in my case would be having access to the different kinds at all times. Not like I can't get good stuff almost anytime anyway, just gotta plan ahead a little.



I'm not a huge fan of some of the mind bending strains. I prefer a milder buzz where I'm still functional.
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: ritch on December 12, 2015, 06:11:16 AM
I'm not a huge fan of some of the mind bending strains. I prefer a milder buzz where I'm still functional.

For sure, but a good strong one at night to sleep is nice! Kush does the job well.
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: Mr.1derful on December 12, 2015, 03:48:56 PM
(http://media.vogue.com/r/w_280/2015/12/09/justin-trudeau-prime-minister-canada-wife-sophie-gregoire-trudeau.jpg)




Just another lying piece of shit that's good at spending other people's money.
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: Fortress on December 12, 2015, 03:54:51 PM
Guy's a PM and is holding his broad's ass in the official photo. Good stuff.

Not that I wouldn't wanna hold her ass. She's very attractive. Physically. That she married such a turbocharged libtard says all that needs to be said about her personality.

Trudeau is so weak, beta and corrupt that I seriously want to relocate to another country.
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: WOOO on December 12, 2015, 04:05:04 PM
Guy's a PM and is holding his broad's ass in the official photo. Good stuff.

Not that I wouldn't wanna hold her ass. She's very attractive. Physically. That she married such a turbocharged libtard says all that needs to be said about her personality.

Trudeau is so weak, beta and corrupt that I seriously want to relocate to another country.

Please do. Make room for another Syrian.



 ;)
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: Mr.1derful on December 13, 2015, 04:43:24 AM
Canadians are the most passive and pathetic people.  Rising unemployment, a huge housing bubble and massive debt, yet we allow our newly elected PM to fast track refugees into our country that we will have to subsidize. As usual, the masses stay silent and endure it.  There is now talk of negative interest rates forming, which should be an indicator of exactly how shitty and desperate the economy is, yet there is evidently extra cash to pay for refugees?  I guess instead of waiting 13 months for an MRI, I will wait 18 months next time.  The one thing that will always be constant, is politicians will always be good at spending other people's money and the sheep will go along with it.  Canadians have no fucking balls. 
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: WOOO on December 13, 2015, 08:09:31 AM
Canadians are the most passive and pathetic people.  Rising unemployment, a huge housing bubble and massive debt, yet we allow our newly elected PM to fast track refugees into our country that we will have to subsidize. As usual, the masses stay silent and endure it.  There is now talk of negative interest rates forming, which should be an indicator of exactly how shitty and desperate the economy is, yet there is evidently extra cash to pay for refugees?  I guess instead of waiting 13 months for an MRI, I will wait 18 months next time.  The one thing that will always be constant, is politicians will always be good at spending other people's money and the sheep will go along with it.  Canadians have no fucking balls.  


You're making a great argument about the failings of capitalist democracies. Are you a communist?
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: Walter Sobchak on December 13, 2015, 08:12:11 AM

You're making a great argument about the failings of capitalist democracies. Are you a communist?

No.....he's telling the truth.

Refreshing isn't it?
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: ritch on December 13, 2015, 08:14:39 AM
Canadians are the most passive and pathetic people.  Rising unemployment, a huge housing bubble and massive debt, yet we allow our newly elected PM to fast track refugees into our country that we will have to subsidize. As usual, the masses stay silent and endure it.  There is now talk of negative interest rates forming, which should be an indicator of exactly how shitty and desperate the economy is, yet there is evidently extra cash to pay for refugees?  I guess instead of waiting 13 months for an MRI, I will wait 18 months next time.  The one thing that will always be constant, is politicians will always be good at spending other people's money and the sheep will go along with it.  Canadians have no fucking balls. 

Why don't you come visit me so I can stick em in your ugly, smelly face?

But no worries, USA N1, you guys are the BEST man,, everyone loves you! HOw... HOw can we become more like you???

LOL!

Moron.
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: WOOO on December 13, 2015, 08:15:02 AM
No.....he's telling the truth.

Refreshing isn't it?


It's a partial truth. Note that I did not deny it.
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: Mr.1derful on December 13, 2015, 08:17:33 AM
Why don't you come visit me so I can stick em in your ugly, smelly face?

But no worries, USA N1, you guys are the BEST man,, everyone loves you! HOw... HOw can we become more like you???

LOL!

Moron.

I'm not American, shit for brains.  Try paying attention to something other than Coaches Corner and Trailer Park Boys.
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: Walter Sobchak on December 13, 2015, 08:24:44 AM

It's a partial truth. Note that I did not deny it.

Which part is erroneous?
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: ritch on December 13, 2015, 08:25:38 AM
I'm not American, shit for brains.  Try paying attention to something other than Coaches Corner and Trailer Park Boys.

don't watch either.
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: WOOO on December 13, 2015, 08:26:03 AM
Which part is erroneous?

I did not say it was erroneous. Stating that it was partial would imply that I consider it incomplete.
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: WOOO on December 13, 2015, 08:37:54 AM
I have completed his post.




Canadians are the among most passive and compassionate people.  Rising unemployment in certain parts of the country coupled with increased threats to good wages and safe employment, housing bubbles in a few urban regions and moderate household debt (as compared to the rest of the g20), yet allow our newly elected PM to fast track refugees into our country that we will have to subsidize because this was one of his most popular election promises and it demonstrates what it means to be Canadian. As usual, the masses stay silent and endure the intolerance, racism and bigotry of the few.  There is now talk of negative interest rates, which should be an indicator of exactly how shitty and desperate the economy is after 11 years of mismanagement. Corporate interests and greed have a toxic effect on our social democracy and need to be rooted out through more stringent taxes on wealth (not just income... Tax the wealth), additional social programs including a national childcare strategy to increase productivity, a higher minimum wage to increase public liquidity and a variable cap on corporate earnings so that companies like RBC cannot earn 10 billion dollars in a year while also reducing their workforce intentionally... That type of corporate greed is undemocratic, antisocial and anti-Canadian.





I can't make this statement. Unlike the previous poster I will not imply that I'm a sheep:  The one thing that will always be constant, is politicians will always be good at spending other people's money and the sheep will go along with it.
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: Walter Sobchak on December 13, 2015, 08:53:38 AM
I have completed his post.




Canadians are the among most passive and compassionate people.  Rising unemployment in certain parts of the country coupled with increased threats to good wages and safe employment, housing bubbles in a few urban regions and moderate household debt (as compared to the rest of the g20), yet allow our newly elected PM to fast track refugees into our country that we will have to subsidize because this was one of his most popular election promises and it demonstrates what it means to be Canadian. As usual, the masses stay silent and endure the intolerance, racism and bigotry of the few.  There is now talk of negative interest rates, which should be an indicator of exactly how shitty and desperate the economy is after 11 years of mismanagement. Corporate interests and greed have a toxic effect on our social democracy and need to be rooted out through more stringent taxes on wealth (not just income... Tax the wealth), additional social programs including a national childcare strategy to increase productivity, a higher minimum wage to increase public liquidity and a variable cap on corporate earnings so that companies like RBC cannot earn 10 billion dollars in a year while also reducing their workforce intentionally... That type of corporate greed is undemocratic, antisocial and anti-Canadian.


I can't make this statement. Unlike the previous poster I will not imply that I'm a sheep:  The one thing that will always be constant, is politicians will always be good at spending other people's money and the sheep will go along with it.


So you advocate:
Open immigration
Increasing taxes on the wealthy
Increased social programs and entitlements
Free babysitting to "increase productivity"
Higher minimum wage to increase public liquidity?
And a cap on corporate earnings because "corporate greed" is undemocratic, anti-social, and anti-Canadian?


Ahhhhh.....the ignorance and naïveté of youth.

I was going to respond until you said a corporation is anti-social. Then it was obvious you're talking out your ass and you're a brain dead liberal.
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: WOOO on December 13, 2015, 08:56:58 AM
So you advocate:
Open immigration
Increasing taxes on the wealthy
Increased social programs and entitlements
Free babysitting to "increase productivity"
Higher minimum wage to increase public liquidity?
And a cap on corporate earnings because "corporate greed" is undemocratic, anti-social, and anti-Canadian?


Ahhhhh.....the ignorance and naïveté of youth.

I was going to respond until you said a corporation is anti-social. Then it was obvious you're talking out your ass and you're a brain dead liberal.



I'd advocate the elimination of currency. I'm a socialist. I've said this before.

It's ironic given my employment, income and lifestyle.
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: Walter Sobchak on December 13, 2015, 09:36:52 AM

I'd advocate the elimination of currency. I'm a socialist. I've said this before.

It's ironic given my employment, income and lifestyle.

Oh.....so go to a government controlled "credit" system where value isn't pegged to some existing asset?

So for example:

If single unwed mother of seven kids "Laquisha" gets up off her couch at noon and calls her parole officer, she gets 300 credits for the day for being a shining example of liberalism and trying to break the chains of poverty.

But if a white male goes to work at a white collar job for 12 hours, he gets 150 credits, because that is expected of him anyway and he also has the added advantage of being white, so his efforts should be discounted for that.

Absolutely retarded.

I think you watch too many science fiction movies.
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: That_Dude on December 13, 2015, 04:04:38 PM
Wooo is a watered down wanna be Wiggs
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: WOOO on December 13, 2015, 04:22:09 PM
Wooo is a watered down wanna be Wiggs


You sir are watered down wannabe tbombz.
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: ritch on December 13, 2015, 04:40:04 PM

You sir are watered down wannabe tbombz.

hahaha!!!
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: That_Dude on December 13, 2015, 04:55:28 PM

You sir are watered down wannabe tbombz.

 ::) theres similarity in the content of the posts between the two of you...  Nice baseless retort, ill wait for your nut hugger rich to step in now...
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: Fortress on December 13, 2015, 04:58:33 PM
I'm as Canuck as we come and absolutely do not want these "refugees" in my country. They bring, for the most part, Islamic culture, and this cannot be tolerated. "Welcome" them? I wish their transport crashes en route.

I do not give my OK to this government to use my money to subsidize these people. It's outrageous.

Trudeau can get fucked. Imbecilic, hippy-toking fuckwad.
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: ritch on December 13, 2015, 05:00:02 PM
::) theres similarity in the content of the posts between the two of you...  Nice baseless retort, ill wait for your nut hugger rich to step in now...

Hello!
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: mr.turbo on December 13, 2015, 05:03:56 PM
Please do. Make room for another Syrian.



 ;)

x2
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: tom joad on December 13, 2015, 05:11:44 PM
I'm as Canuck as we come and absolutely do not want these "refugees" in my country. They bring, for the most part, Islamic culture, and this cannot be tolerated. "Welcome" them? I wish their transport crashes en route.

I do not give my OK to this government to use my money to subsidize these people. It's outrageous.

Trudeau can get fucked. Imbecilic, hippy-toking fuckwad.

The Harper Conservatives promised to settle 10,000 Syrian refugees in Canada by Sept. 2016.
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: Fortress on December 13, 2015, 05:22:36 PM
The Harper Conservatives promised to settle 10,000 Syrian refugees in Canada by Sept. 2016.

And? ...

I do not welcome these Middle East twats.
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: tom joad on December 13, 2015, 05:27:57 PM
And? ...

I do not welcome these Middle East twats.

that's fine, but it ain't just Trudeau who wants to bring Syrian refugees here, it's all major political parties.

Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: Walter Sobchak on December 13, 2015, 06:07:46 PM
The Harper Conservatives promised to settle 10,000 Syrian refugees in Canada by Sept. 2016.

Who are these guys trying to fool. These refugees will be through the border and into the U.S. within 6 months
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: ritch on December 13, 2015, 06:11:59 PM
that's fine, but it ain't just Trudeau who wants to bring Syrian refugees here, it's all major political parties.



Just curious. Did they ever ask the voters what they wanted?
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: Walter Sobchak on December 13, 2015, 06:19:00 PM
Just curious. Did they ever ask the voters what they wanted?

No.

Make them citizens, get their vote.

That is all that matters.

Screw the taxpayers paying for them.

Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: ritch on December 13, 2015, 06:20:06 PM
No.

Make them citizens, get their vote.

That is all that matters.

Screw the taxpayers paying for them.



How can they not consult the population? We're the one's who are gonna be living with them, not THEM.

Arseholes....
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: tom joad on December 13, 2015, 06:23:27 PM
Just curious. Did they ever ask the voters what they wanted?

well, the Canadian voters elected (with a majority government) the party who clearly promised to accept the most Syrian refugees A.S.A.P.
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: ritch on December 13, 2015, 06:26:37 PM
well, the Canadian voters elected (with a majority government) the party who clearly promised to accept the most Syrian refugees A.S.A.P.

Was there a party not accepting them?
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: tom joad on December 13, 2015, 06:34:21 PM
Was there a party not accepting them?

all of the five parties (who have an elected member of parliament) are in favour of Canada accepting Syrian refugees.
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: That_Dude on December 13, 2015, 06:41:40 PM
No.

Make them citizens, get their vote.

That is all that matters.

Screw the taxpayers paying for them.



The fact that the refugees had social security cards for them when they arrived is unsettling.  From estimations shown in main stream media there are 3 million Syrian refugees, if this number cared to do anything they could make a massive effort towards reclaiming their country.  The fact is most syrian "refugees" that will make their way to Canada are opportunists, and freeloaders who will leach off of the social assistance programs and make no meaningful contributions toward the betterment of Canada.  Anyone worthwhile either is staying back to fight for their country or had work skills/education and were able to relocate without the help of the government.
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: WOOO on December 14, 2015, 12:33:54 AM
Canada has a relatively long history of welcoming refugees. Historical economic analysis suggests that they are a profitable investment long term.
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: ritch on December 14, 2015, 12:35:57 AM
all of the five parties (who have an elected member of parliament) are in favour of Canada accepting Syrian refugees.

Seems kinda stupid then when people complain about the current leader letting them in.

Wow, getting some solid schooling in politics today via getbig!
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: WOOO on December 14, 2015, 12:39:05 AM
http://globalnews.ca/news/2228972/reality-check-are-refugees-an-economic-burden/

Excerpts coming
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: WOOO on December 14, 2015, 12:42:43 AM

The idea that refugees are taking advantage of government services is nothing new, said University of Toronto political science professor Phil Triadafilopoulos.

“For ages, politicians have said refugees A) most of them are lying and B) they are sort of a suck on the welfare state, a suck on social services [and] they take more than they can contribute,” he told Global News.

In fact, says Gillian Zubizarreta, settlement coordinator for the Halifax Refugee Clinic, government bureaucracies — difficulty in obtaining a work permit, for example — can often be more of a barrier to refugees’ contributing to the economy than refugees’ desire to milk social programs.

“There is so much stigma around refugees not contributing, which not well-founded at all. It’s patently untrue,” she said.

“From what we see, our clients are so entrepreneurial in spirit and the moment they have work authorization they are out there doing whatever they can, Even those who barely speak English are taking jobs that are well below their expertise.”

And Canada recoups most of what it spends on refugees: They’re all obliged to repay the cost of their transportation and initial medical assessment — with interest. (Critics have argued this debt actually hampers their ability to get a good economic start in Canada.)

As well, the lion’s share of the Syrian refugees the Canadian government has committed to resettling are expected to be privately sponsored, meaning private individuals or groups “commit to provide assistance and support to refugees for their first year of residence in Canada.” A 2007 evaluation from Citizenship and Immigration Canada found that “privately sponsored refugees tend to become more self-sufficient sooner and are less likely to go on to social assistance.”

A table on the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website shows privately sponsored refugees survive with approximately half the amount of income support than those resettled with government assistance.

There’s also evidence suggesting refugees benefit economies, rather than drain them.

A study released this week from Oxford Economics, a U.K-based forecasting and analysis firm, estimated the impact 1 million new asylum-seekers will have on Germany, the world’s fourth-biggest economy. The researcher found that if Germany accepted an extra 1 million refugees over the next three years, it “could raise GDP by 0.6% by end-2020 and reduce inflationary pressures.”

That boost to Germany’s GDP, according to the Oxford Economics research, would come thanks to a “rise in the labour supply” which would also “ease growing supply bottlenecks in the labour market and ease wage pressures
Title: Re: WYHI - Trudeau edition
Post by: WOOO on December 14, 2015, 12:44:27 AM
Here's the report
http://www.rsc.ox.ac.uk/refugeeeconomies

Sorry for the spam. Posting from my phone.