The B.C. Legislature is back in session. Seriously, Henrik Sedin scores more often than these guys meet in Victoria.
The first Question Period of the year featured a Murderers’ Row of NDP heavyweights – Dix, James, Kwan, Farnworth, Ralston and Horgan – but I was particularly interested in Dix’s questions about the government’s never-ending jobs ad campaign.
Dix released leaked government documents showing that the ads are costing taxpayers $16.4 million, and a second piece of the campaign will kick off next week, promoting a balanced budget.
Talk about a waste of money – government cynically trying to buy our votes with our own money.
A quick Public Service Announcement: do NOT attempt a drinking game whenever you see these ads. They are already on every break, it seems, and they will escalate leading up to the election. Please, our health care system cannot afford the rash of alcohol poisonings that would come with drinking every time someone sees these ads.
What should be done about government ads? Check out this op/ed we wrote late last year.
Is Canada Off Track?
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