551. Harper told Canadians that if someone, like himself, had any honour he would admit to his crimes; resigning immediately. Why does Harper still have the key to 24 Sussex? Why is Harper such a liar and hypocrite, ignoring HIS OWN ADVICE?
555. Harper has announced he is handing out MORE to the rich! Ottawa Citizen headline, August 23, 2015: "Harper announces tax relief for service club members, deflects Duffy questions." The Citizen said, "Service club members identify needs in their communities, and then, instead of waiting for government, they take action to meet those needs,” said Harper. “They launch programs that support our children. I myself was a member of the Leaside Lions Hockey team. They care for the homeless and less fortunate.”The new measure, which would have a 15 to 29 per cent value depending on the individuals’ overall donation, would fall under the annual Charitable Donations Tax Credit, and apply to groups such as the Royal Canadian Legion, Knights of Columbus, Rotary clubs, Kiwanis and Optimists." Service club members are generally those with the deepest pockets in every community. Why is Harper going to give them TAX BREAKS on their service donations! Moreover, this shows he is clueless about people who have hearts and give from their hearts. They do this service and expect nothing back! As a former Rotarian, this offer from Harper is very offensive. That was the very essence of Rotary: giving because you could, expecting nothing in return. In fact, the return is something that happens inside of you BECAUSE YOU GAVE. This proves that the cold-hearted Harper has zero clue why people work in service. Obviously, Harper feels that if one gives, one should get back in return. It is very hard to believe Harper is a Christian. He does not understand why people give. Harper has been a bad politician. A good politician is a giver.
565. Harper's lack of fiscal responsibility, (or is it white collar theft?), is evident in his obvious mishandling of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, where management salaries have literally skyrocketed completely out of hand. What is Harper's JUSTIFICATION for its Senior Managers salaries jumping from an average of $220,000 each under the Liberal's oversight, to $3,300,000 each per year, during Harper's tenure? The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board's total staff under the Liberal Government was 164 in 2006. Today it has more than 1,000! The growth in compensation for senior managers has been exponential under Harper: from $220,000, on average, in 2000 to $3,300,000 in 2014! They are making FIFTEEN TIMES their Liberal salaries under Harper! There should be a Commission called on this apparent white collar theft immediately after Harper is removed from office. This has been money literally taken out of the pockets of Canada's Senior Citizens!
567. One of Harper's fun, NON-POLITICAL trips, (this one to Manhattan, which included coveted tickets to a New York Yankees game plus a Broadway show), cost Canadian taxpayers at least $45,000. Harper government officials REFUSED to provide additional costs linked to the trip, such as expenses incurred by Harper, two more of his aides, and a defense attaché who took part in the 3-day excursion. Flight manifests show there were 9 passengers on Harper's private jet. Estimates for the flying costs of the Challenger, taken by Harper and his entourage, were $10,495 per hour! Harper's staff stayed at the luxurious New York Intercontinental Hotel in Times Square; the price per person, including taxes, was about US$400 per night. Their total expense filings, not counting flights, averaged about $2,100 EACH! Why should these pleasure trips cost taxpayers even ONE CENT!! Who does Harper think the Treasury belongs to? Obviously he thinks it is his private little piggy bank into which he can dip on his whim and private pleasure!
568. Harper blocked Veterans from attending his Election 2015 rally in Fredericton, New Brunswick held ... AT THEIR LEGION HALL! Harper is SHAMELESS!
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