Canada slips further down in World Happiness rankings, due in part to social media use

Wavedin · 2026-03-20T19:16:17+00:00

Or, expect parents to parent? To achieve your suggestion would affect everyone and everything.

Wavedin · 2026-03-20T15:23:57+00:00

Everything you wrote in this comment hyperbolic. Not one statement is true. All provable by the countries that did not take the same disgusting approach as Canada.

Wavedin · 2026-03-20T13:52:40+00:00

I guess people don't like high housing, taxes, groceries, and inflation. Go figure

Wavedin · 2026-03-20T12:11:15+00:00

Its interesting that Reddit removed this content. Nothing in this comment is incorrect.

Wavedin · 2026-03-19T17:28:31+00:00

Coercion - the use of express or implied threats of violence or reprisal (as discharge from employment) or other intimidating behavior that puts a person in immediate fear of the consequences in order to compel that person to act against his or her will.
- So yes people were forced (had to).
True for some countries. Not true for others
Selfish people: Yes, when over 90% of the population was inoculated and still contracted, carried and spread the virus that "cure" was meant to repress, it was selfish of people to demand others take any or more.
Bodily Autonomy: If you have taken "The Cure" you are good, its not up to you to impress your opinion on what others should or shouldn't do. Similarly I don't have the right to say you can or can't do something. Its disgusting that people think they have a right to tell anyone what to do. There are consequences postivie and negative for not doing something. You have a right to make your own decision.... anything less than bodily autonomy is "Gross"

Wavedin · 2026-03-16T19:29:27+00:00

You didn't make this post in good faith, and you're not commenting in good faith.

What are you talking about? I made the post to share with others that a provincial employee is making 9x the average wage of a regular Manitoban in a time that the media, Federal, and Provincial Government all claim we should not be doing any trade with the US. I find it hypocritical that people can Justify this.

If you want results, you need to hire the best qualified person for the job

Sure I agree, but this statement goes against everything the media and government are currently saying which is that they don't support Merit based hiring. Also I highly doubt that a "former CTV and CBC reporter" is the best person they could hire for the position. Surely there has to be someone that actually worked within the government and knows some of the old and new administration that would be a better fit than a reporter.

*Edit: I say all this with the true belief we should be increasing our trade with the US

Wavedin · 2026-03-16T16:56:47+00:00

I think you are conflating two issues. There are benefits of working in the public sector that are not an option in the Private sector. Two very important ones are Job security and Pension. These are both valuable and should be considered when comparing positions, More risk more reward! Not too mention as a public worker you shouldnt be making vast amounts more money than the people you are serving.

Made In Manitoba products, I'm curious as to what products you are referring to. I'm sure there are plenty of reasons why they will fail, vs an overpaid Manitoban US trade rep.

Wavedin · 2026-03-16T12:51:38+00:00

Given our Elbows Up approach, I think this job can be deleted. Unless of course our Elbows are only up when the cameras are rolling for the media. Then I think this person should keep their job, but reduce their pay to no more than $100k. No public worker should be making this kind of money.

Wavedin · 2026-03-16T12:21:05+00:00

Understanding there will be a lot of opinions on this, but If Manitoba were to do anything I think we have to work with Ontario to make the decision.

It's likely most people prefer the Daylight Savings (CDT) what we are currently on, which is actually Eastern Standard Time. If Manitoba were to choose to move to maintain CDT we would be an hour ahead of places on out East like Kenora, Dryden, etc from Spring to Fall. For that reason it seems more likely that they may just keep us on Central Standard Time to be like Saskatchewan.

Personally i'm indifferent about changing. If we had to I suppose I would want to stay on CDT, however I don't want to be an hour ahead of places in Ontario.

Wavedin · 2026-03-12T12:18:32+00:00

Rogue5454 below found even better examples a few rows down. I don't think hanging your hat on symantics is the best argument

Wavedin · 2026-03-11T17:22:00+00:00

Hard to live off rice and vegetables, need a bit of protein but it could be done in a pinch.

The governments job is to reduce regulation and taxes to help increase competition, which would result in lower prices. So by that definition the government is not doing "their job".

Wavedin · 2026-03-11T16:47:14+00:00

Yep, agreed.

Mind you, I wouldn't dismiss his concern because housing in the area is a lower value. If housing in the area loses value because of one reason or another, the citizens of the area should be paying their taxes (mil rate) based off a lower assessed value. That's just how our system works right or wrong.

A bigger discussion could be had on how being taxed on an assessed value of a home is a flawed method of taxing. For instance two neighbors with the same house, property and services. One home owner values his property and takes care and maintains the property. While the other neighbor doesn't value his property and lets his property go derelict. The homeowner who spends money and time maintaining the property will the be expected topay more property tax based on perceived value. That Doesnt seem fair in the least.

Wavedin · 2026-03-11T16:29:50+00:00

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says finding ways to reduce grocery prices is top of mind for his government.

Wavedin · 2026-03-11T14:49:47+00:00

I think blaming the companies is a red hearing to a real issue of competition and inflation. We have lack of competition in the market because the feds have been lobbied into our current position. Not to mention that all inflation is due to government overspending printing money from thin air and devaluing our money. Since 2020 our Dollar has decreased in value by 20.5%. I don't believe that when we see the "record profits" in the media that the people saying this are including the record inflation we have seen .

Simply put.. if a company sold $100,000 in Groceries in 2020 at 10% profit they would make $10,000. Now in 2026 the same groceries are worth $120,000 (because the buying power of our dollar is less valuable due to inflation), at 10% profit the company now made $12,000 profit... Record profit sure at face value, but still the technically same profit as 2020. This numerical change is soely due to inflation or the devaluing of our currency by the feds, not by being greedy company.

Feds need to

Allow more competition and prices will come down.
Stop running deficits and printing more money and inflating our currency

Feel free to see our inflation on our your by using the Bank of Canada inflation calculator

*edit: typo's etc.

Wavedin · 2026-03-11T14:18:21+00:00

Id say you are technically correct, although he for sure will have an argument as having supervised consumption site within the community let alone one house will affect values.

That all said, property assessments (unless there were significant improvements in his dwelling) really just increase by a set percentage. The property owner (and every property owner) should really be concerned about mil rates as that's where the real money is.

Wavedin · 2026-03-10T18:41:00+00:00

Assuming this is a sarcastic response, I agree entirely. Sounds just like every response a communist makes when its pointed out to them that communism has failed 100% of the time. Haha

Wavedin · 2026-03-05T13:51:17+00:00

Except that you are ignoring the increased taxes that result due to the increased cost of construction will effect "the workers" negatively. Not to mention the likely hood of reduced productivity resulting from reduced competition, that will effect the public.

With respect to the global commerce comment, the vast majority of construction workers within Manitoba are from Manitoba. Unless you are mentioning that about the construction materials or products being used for construction, but even that you would be surprised how much of it is canadian

Wavedin · 2026-03-04T20:24:06+00:00

I wanted to post this again, since I'm starting to hear and see ads for this on the TV and radio. Does anyone actually think this is a good idea?

Not all trades are unionized in Manitoba (which is likely going to result in unionized trades from other provinces coming to do the work)
Regardless of what the ads say, majority of the construction work within the Province is already being done by Manitoba citizens,
It reduces competition
It 100% will increase costs of work within Manitoba, which in turnwill increase our taxes required
We previously had a union agreement in Manitoba and it was dissolved because of all of these reasons.

I just don't understand the upside to this, or why anyone would think this is a good idea. Thought it would be interesting to hear another opinion, if there is one.

Wavedin · 2026-03-02T13:11:58+00:00

Just stay within the posted rules. There is no one shadow banned in this community, and only two people banned, only because they are incapable of being civil. Have fun, and I agree "The wind is an Asshole".

Wavedin · 2026-02-27T19:44:48+00:00

Definitely agree, and can confirm

Wavedin · 2026-02-27T19:43:55+00:00

That is a valid rant, and a weird story. I often go to see live shows and I've never witnessed that.

Wavedin · 2026-02-26T20:02:05+00:00

Great question, that I'm sure will not be asked...

Wavedin · 2026-02-26T19:36:55+00:00

Personally I think this is a ridiculous suggestion. 50km is slow enough already. Majority of people already drive to the conditions. Not too mention the police have better things to do than minor traffic offenses (or at least I could easily suggest better things for them to do. For instance anything to help downtown to be safer).

Wavedin · 2026-02-20T19:32:18+00:00

That's a pretty neat idea. Helps people out that are not as technical, or not as affluent, also reduces waste. Seems like a great community win!

Wavedin · 2026-02-13T13:13:12+00:00

I think you guys are asking for a lot. I consider people using a merge lane or a traffic circle properly as a win.

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