The Canadian Government: Generous to the World, Indifferent to Its Own People
The Canadian Government: Generous to the World, Indifferent to Its Own People These days, the Canadian government seems to hear the applause of international organizations more clearly than the voices of its own citizens. Every few weeks, another announcement is made about billions of dollars in aid for another country, as though its foremost responsibility is solving the world's problems rather than addressing the hardships of the people whose taxes sustain this nation. Yet all it takes is stepping outside government buildings and into the reality of everyday life. There, the inspiring slogans disappear. You see families struggling to pay their rent. You see young people who already believe they may never be able to own a home. You see seniors who, after a lifetime of work, anxiously examine their bills and medical expenses. Food bank lines continue to grow longer, and thousands of people, despite working full-time, have become dependent on food assistance simply to survive. Thi...