N.E.P.

[Hamloc]

In 1980 I was only 16 so my interest in politics was very small. Basically my knowledge on NEP was very limited. After Justin Trudeau's recent election victory I decided to google the NEP, wikipedia's summary should be read by every resident of Alberta and Saskatchewan!!!

[chuckChuck]

At the same time let us all study Norway's example where they have a trillion dollars saved from their oil and gas which will benefit Norwegians for many generations. Alberta is in trouble and Norway has made prudent decisions and was very conservative in the truest sense of the word.

[Guest]

well I remember it well. had been working in the patch for a couple years and you couldn't buy a job after that prick implemented that plan! half of the canadian oilpatch and crews were US bound within 6 months , lots never came back . same as not many people know that the oilpatch was a lot bigger in sask than alta until NDP got in , in the 40,s , I think ? govt's can change the course of history , let's hope this one learned from dads mistakes. change is ok if sincere

[bucket]

Good thing harper allied with the Saudis and they shitcanned the oil industry in canada.

Well except for gas prices at the pump that haven't moved yet.

[HFL]

How many dollars has Norway sent to Rastern Canada in the form of transfer payments?

[perfecho]

Also google world oil prices and recessions...the NEP certainly had an effect, however the world oil prices and 28% were likely more of the issue...just like I am sure the NDP will be blamed for this downturn as well. People will forget it started before their time and the former government left a substantial debt after some pretty lucrative years....and I really don't support the ND's....

[cottonpicken]

God I'm so sick of the Norway comparison.

Maybe the government should take control over all agriculture take the profits and invest them it's the exact same thing that would work right?

Oh ok you just want the government to **** other people not you your special.

[perfecho]

Apologies...Think it was more like 21% interest...
Alberta did receive transfer payments from about 57-65, but I guess really that was so long ago, it shouldn't count....

[perfecho]

Alaska model much more interesting....

[Oliver88]

It is a mystery how anyone from Alberta can vote for a provincial NDP or federal Liberals.

Both are anti-energy, anti-western governments.

Notley filled her staff by bringing in left wing loons from out of province.