Another Conservative subsidy for Quebec, another Nova Scotian company closes

Well, Steven Harper has again shown his bias against Atlantic Canada yet again.

He has announced a subsidy of $900 Million for Quebec aerospace companies, which includes Bombardier. Now, I know that aerospace has not always been a money-making business, especially given the closure of so many airlines in the past few years. But was Bombardier in any danger of closing or laying off workers? No. They have other products they make to add to their bottom line, including rail cars.

Now, turn to Trenton, Nova Scotia. Greenbrier is closing its rail car plant that currently employs more than 300 people. The Premier has attempted to keep them here with a few million in subsidies, but it wasn't enough, they still plan to close.

Take note, this is in Peter MacKay's riding.

Consider the budget that has shafted Atlantic Canadians. Wouldn't you think that Steven Harper would like to show that he cares after this. John Stewart pointed out after his interview with John Bolton that he didn't realize the President was only the President of the people who voted for him. Now, apply this to our Prime Minister. He's trying to buy votes in Ontario and Quebec, and keep his Alberta base happy. Since we out here in the Atlantic Provinces are a stalwart support area for him, or are even seeming to break Conservative, there's no point for him to invest effort here, he has nothing to gain in his drive for a majority.

And now Harper is surprised that Newfoundland & Labrador Premier Danny Williams is going after him, taking out ads across the country.

This is the only way that the Federal Government pays attention to us. They are happy to pay us our "pogey" and give us our transfers, but they don't want to deal with us. The Liberals did this too, but to a lesser extent since they have a lot of support here.

We have 32 seats in the entirety of Atlantic Canada, of course due to our population. We have lower representation, which makes sense. But the Government seems to think this is insignificant and not worth their while.

I'm with Danny Williams. The sooner this government is out of office, the better.