This past week saw Hub readers discuss zero-emissions vehicle regulations, the impact of the Online News Act, a green agenda for conservatives, and whether spending on gifts remains a meaningful tradition or reflects inefficient spending, among other topics.
The goal of Hub Forum is to bring the impressive knowledge and experience of The Hub community to the fore and to foster open dialogue and the competition of differing ideas in a respectful and productive manner. Here are some of the most interesting comments from this past week.
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Zero-emission vehicle regulations put auto industry competitiveness at risk
Monday, December 18, 2023
“From what I’ve read, the infrastructure to a hydrogen fuel alternative could easily be put in place. Existing service stations could easily retrofit gas dispensers, existing gas powered vehicles could be retrofitted to run on hydrogen. Why then is the federal government pushing EV vehicles, where the infrastructure to generate and supply a reliable electric power grid to meet future demand will cost billions?
Why is the federal government paying out subsidies towards purchase of these overpriced vehicles to individuals and companies, and why are companies such as Canadian Tire being subsidized to add electronic charging stations to their sites?”
— Arthur Larner
The government surrenders to reality with rewritten Online News Act—and pleases no one
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
“Despite the failure of its ‘101 Dalmatians’ approach in trying to save all the puppies, the Liberals naively roll along in the belief there isn’t any problem in the market that can be solved through their unique brand government meddling. What’s more surprising is the willingness of many across the country to go along with that and ask them for more.”
— RJKWells
“Our news media has caused its own demise with a combination of outright lies and slanted journalism.”
— Kim
The CBC prioritizes allyship over objectivity in Saskatchewan parental consent coverage: An empirical analysis
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
“I look to the news providers to obtain facts and information so that I can form my own views and perspectives. Any other perspective is derided and presented in a condescending manner. Thus I have stopped watching and listening to the CBC. It is a shame because it used to be my ‘go to’ for facts and neutral reporting.”
— Susan
“CBC needs a massive overhaul not only to correct its lack of objectivity but to improve its quality.”
— Ted Kelly
A green agenda for true blue conservatives
Thursday, December 21, 2023
“We should re-vitalize our CANDU reactor program and export this vital Canadian-made energy source. We are world leaders in nuclear energy and have the largest uranium deposits in the world. Lastly, we need pipelines to the east and west coasts to export our petroleum, thereby decreasing the reliance on corrupt governments exporting dirty oil.
— richard webber
“If we want Canadians to be environmentalists, the average citizen can’t feel like he or she is starving or could be in the future. Pro-growth policies that stimulate the economy and raise the standard of living are really the only sustainable path to a climate friendly agenda being accepted.”
— Gord Edwards
Christmas gifts: Worthwhile tradition or inefficient waste of time and money?
Friday, December 22, 2023
“Cash is cold. Gifts are warm and meaningful.”
— Paul
“Well, yes and no: Obviously for kids, Santa and Christmas presents are sacrosanct. That to me is the real magic of Christmas (and yes, not negating the miracle of the birth of Jesus Christ, don’t hate me). Christmas Gifts bring joy to the little ones. Children, like others without income, are dependent on charity for their possessions. Adults, especially affluent adults, are likely to buy whatever they need/want whenever they need/want it and so gift giving becomes less meaningful.”
— Peter Byrne
