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Originally Posted by RedHot25
So when the oil eventually runs out in Alberta, you won't be expecting any "prop up" then I take it?
Where's the disconnect?
I could counter your 5 people by a tonne. There are tonnes of people here that move out west to work. and then leave their families here b/c that is where there family is and is from. They work year round in Alta, and then make trips back to visit, send money back, etc. There are a tonne of people that do that. Are there people that just go out and work for the summer? yup. Are some of them lazy? Sure, those type of people are in every province. Do some come back because they honestly miss their family, their homes, etc that much? You betcha.
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When the oil runs out, Alberta deserves no hand outs. They should save up enough money to transition into other things. But don't hold your breath, there's about 200 years worth sitting around. The planet will substitue oil before we run out.
I'm friends with many people that you refer to that move out east, they believe you should go to where the jobs are. Like me and every other economist. Further polarizing the country. My point isn't about lazy easterners ... it's about the policty. I've been to Halifax many times, and outside of a certian evil utility company out there, I think downtown Halifax is fun, exciting, people are well educated and engaging. I just think the transfer payment program of unconditionally funnelling money west to east is awful.