Comments on: Alberta funding announcement

By: Tyler M

Tyler M — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:45:48 +0000

I have still yet to be convinced that money spent on the environment isn't better spent on something other than the "Carbon Crusade" which is still debatable in my books. Regardless of what Al Gore seems to believe.

By: Jason of the East

Jason of the East — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:51:04 +0000

Hmmm... Sounds like a monetary 'Smoke screen' to me.

By: Mary Siever

Mary Siever — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:18:39 +0000

I know.

By: rick

rick — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:05:00 +0000

This portion of any budget surplus is only earmarked for the previously mentioned two areas of spending.

By: Kim Siever

Kim Siever — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:55:49 +0000

I doubt they will.

By: Mary Siever

Mary Siever — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:52:04 +0000

Maybe they can put some of that into funding for mental health services, so people can get properly trained and people get the help and information they NEED.

By: rick

rick — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:28:08 +0000

You'll note it's a projected surplus. The Conservatives are usually pretty conservative in their budget surplus estimates, but it's money we don't have yet.

Interestingly enough 2 bil of it looks like a subsidy for the carbon-capture industry - awarding funds for research and innovation. Not a bad idea, really. Especially if we can export the expertise to other provinces and countries.