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Originally Posted by DirtyMike
To me it looks like he's a guy whose invested heavily into the Canadian economy, employing literally tens of thousands of Canadians and generating billions for our economy. I really don't get the hate for Edwards, I think he's made a significantly positive impact on our country. There are infinitely worse number of people or organizations that could own the flames.
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Let's not pretend Edwards was some sort of pioneer. He was in the right place at the right time. If he didn't scoop up resource rights, others would have and pulled them out of the ground.
He has also been compensated handsomely for what he has done and is currently one of the top 10/20 richest people in Canada. But I guess that just isn't enough for Murray.
He can move to UK if he wishes - certainly within his rights. I would probably have less issue if Edwards owned a technology company or invented some piece of software, but pretty much all of his holdings have substantial effects on the Canadian landscape. CNRL, ski resorts, energy companies are all are impacting the environment have lasting effects on the land. If Murray wants to leave Canada so badly, he can, but he should also divest himself of his Canadian holdings as well and leave them to someone who is move invested in the long term state of this country and wants to pay their fair share.
Instead we have a guy who is asking for government handouts and won't contribute himself.