'Blazing' Canadian economy churns out 88,900 jobs
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<strong>Date: </strong> 2007-02-09 06:55:31
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RUEZ @ Thu Feb 08, 2007 11:59 am
$1:
Much of that growth was concentrated in the two westernmost provinces — British Columbia created 31,700 jobs, while Alberta contributed another 24,100.
You're welcome.
ridenrain @ Fri Feb 09, 2007 8:06 am
You got it; BC & Alberta. More jobs, more people, more money.. and less federal representation.
Tricks @ Fri Feb 09, 2007 8:10 am
NICE! Woot woot!
tritium @ Fri Feb 09, 2007 8:12 am
In Alberta I would have to say a majority of those jobs are below a living wage.
$14 ot $16 per hr is just enough to get by in Alberta with the cost of living.
If you're not making $28 plus per hr, you will never get ahead in Alberta, or work in the oil patch.
BC rocks!!
RUEZ @ Fri Feb 09, 2007 8:16 am
tritium tritium:
In Alberta I would have to say a majority of those jobs are below a living wage.
$14 ot $16 per hr is just enough to get by in Alberta with the cost of living.
If you're not making $28 plus per hr, you will never get ahead in Alberta, or work in the oil patch.
BC rocks!!
I think you're wrong. I lived in Edmonton three years ago and was making 16.50 and was living very nicely. I am thinking about going back. Of course rent is a little higher now, but I've done the math and any of the jobs I've looked at would pay me more than enough to live comfortably. However I am single, a single income family would have a harder time.
$14 ot $16 per hr is just enough to get by in Alberta with the cost of living.
If you're not making $28 plus per hr, you will never get ahead in Alberta, or work in the oil patch.
BC rocks!!
mtbr @ Fri Feb 09, 2007 12:44 pm
Whats more important money or the planet? Alberta and BC are destroying the eco system at an alarming rate, we must STOP THIS, God bless people like Mark Holland! ![[boxing]](./images/smilies/box2.gif "boxing")
RUEZ @ Fri Feb 09, 2007 12:47 pm
mtbr mtbr:
Whats more important money or the planet? Alberta and BC are destroying the eco system at an alarming rate, we must STOP THIS, God bless people like Mark Holland!
Go smoke your bong hippy.
sandorski @ Fri Feb 09, 2007 1:17 pm
This is why I don't have any sympathy with "Western Separatists". In 20-30 years BC/Alberta will be on par with Ont/Quebec and the Federal Government will reflect that shift. http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2006/09/27/stats-population.html
Though the 2 surpass Quebecs population at this time, they are very different politically so there won't be a dramatic shift yet. In time though each will be reflected in Ottawa and will no longer be "isolated".
tritium @ Fri Feb 09, 2007 1:17 pm
RUEZ RUEZ:
tritium tritium:
In Alberta I would have to say a majority of those jobs are below a living wage.
$14 ot $16 per hr is just enough to get by in Alberta with the cost of living.
If you're not making $28 plus per hr, you will never get ahead in Alberta, or work in the oil patch.
BC rocks!!
I think you're wrong. I lived in Edmonton three years ago and was making 16.50 and was living very nicely. I am thinking about going back. Of course rent is a little higher now, but I've done the math and any of the jobs I've looked at would pay me more than enough to live comfortably. However I am single, a single income family would have a harder time.$14 ot $16 per hr is just enough to get by in Alberta with the cost of living.
If you're not making $28 plus per hr, you will never get ahead in Alberta, or work in the oil patch.
BC rocks!!
Maybe you are correct. I live closer to Calgary.
mtbr mtbr:
Whats more important money or the planet? Alberta and BC are destroying the eco system at an alarming rate, we must STOP THIS, God bless people like Mark Holland!
Mark Holland who?
ridenrain @ Fri Feb 09, 2007 1:26 pm
sandorski sandorski:
This is why I don't have any sympathy with "Western Separatists". In 20-30 years BC/Alberta will be on par with Ont/Quebec and the Federal Government will reflect that shift. http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2006/09/27/stats-population.html
Though the 2 surpass Quebecs population at this time, they are very different politically so there won't be a dramatic shift yet. In time though each will be reflected in Ottawa and will no longer be "isolated".
Though the 2 surpass Quebecs population at this time, they are very different politically so there won't be a dramatic shift yet. In time though each will be reflected in Ottawa and will no longer be "isolated".
Sure. And Paul Martin would admit defeat if he & Belinda didn't fix the Western alienation. That goes right up with the Chretien & Martin telling the West that the best way to get more representation is to vote in more Liberals. Total crap!
The only way the West got more representation was when the Reform party drove it down the East's throat.
bootlegga @ Fri Feb 09, 2007 1:27 pm
RUEZ RUEZ:
I think you're wrong. I lived in Edmonton three years ago and was making 16.50 and was living very nicely. I am thinking about going back. Of course rent is a little higher now, but I've done the math and any of the jobs I've looked at would pay me more than enough to live comfortably. However I am single, a single income family would have a harder time.
Three years ago, yes I agree you lived quite well at $16.50/hour. In 2007, you would probably find it hard to make ends meet. The biggest 'problem' is the housing boom and skyrocketing prices.
Rent has increased quite a bit (mine's gone up roughly 35% since then) and housing prices are insane. A house I was looking at in 2003 for $190,000 is now worth about $350,000. If you want to buy a condo in Edmonton (in a new complex), you are looking at between $200,000 and $300,000 for a one bedroom, depending on location. Condos in old aprartment buildings in the poorer parts of town go for maybe $160,000-$200,000.
I guess if you are comfotable just renting and not building any equity, than you could live in an apartment and do okay, but I hate paying rent and can't wait until I can afford something of my own...
RUEZ @ Fri Feb 09, 2007 1:39 pm
bootlegga bootlegga:
RUEZ RUEZ:
I think you're wrong. I lived in Edmonton three years ago and was making 16.50 and was living very nicely. I am thinking about going back. Of course rent is a little higher now, but I've done the math and any of the jobs I've looked at would pay me more than enough to live comfortably. However I am single, a single income family would have a harder time.
Three years ago, yes I agree you lived quite well at $16.50/hour. In 2007, you would probably find it hard to make ends meet. The biggest 'problem' is the housing boom and skyrocketing prices.
Rent has increased quite a bit (mine's gone up roughly 35% since then) and housing prices are insane. A house I was looking at in 2003 for $190,000 is now worth about $350,000. If you want to buy a condo in Edmonton (in a new complex), you are looking at between $200,000 and $300,000 for a one bedroom, depending on location. Condos in old aprartment buildings in the poorer parts of town go for maybe $160,000-$200,000.
I guess if you are comfotable just renting and not building any equity, than you could live in an apartment and do okay, but I hate paying rent and can't wait until I can afford something of my own...
sandorski @ Sat Feb 10, 2007 5:12 am
ridenrain ridenrain:
sandorski sandorski:
This is why I don't have any sympathy with "Western Separatists". In 20-30 years BC/Alberta will be on par with Ont/Quebec and the Federal Government will reflect that shift. http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2006/09/27/stats-population.html
Though the 2 surpass Quebecs population at this time, they are very different politically so there won't be a dramatic shift yet. In time though each will be reflected in Ottawa and will no longer be "isolated".
Though the 2 surpass Quebecs population at this time, they are very different politically so there won't be a dramatic shift yet. In time though each will be reflected in Ottawa and will no longer be "isolated".
Sure. And Paul Martin would admit defeat if he & Belinda didn't fix the Western alienation. That goes right up with the Chretien & Martin telling the West that the best way to get more representation is to vote in more Liberals. Total crap!
The only way the West got more representation was when the Reform party drove it down the East's throat.
+Population = +Representation
It is the only way
usababe @ Sat Feb 10, 2007 11:44 am
no kidding Ruez....we are doing okay but we are paying a very high rent, and we got a good deal in the area (Penticton) but a little crappy trailer costs 200k....ridiculous. affordable housing is a big debate and unless you live with your family or already owned a home before the prices skyrocketed, a regular paying job just won't cut it in this place. it's depressing to pay so much rent & make good money but have nothing to show for it at the end of the month....many of the new jobs are in the service industry from what i understand and those don't typically pay that well.