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Random Thoughts: Jobs, Jobs, Jobs

The employment numbers in Canada were weak this week, and the situation down south is getting progressively worse. Fortunately, the U.S. President has introduced a new bill to improve job opportunities, while here in Canada, the Prime Minister of Ontario is boasting that he has created the most jobs in the past four years. But let’s not forget that he has also lost the most jobs, so his claims are questionable. The conversation has shifted from deficits to jobs, and it’s about time politicians tackle this issue head-on. The statement “It’s about jobs, stupid!” is a powerful reminder of the importance of this topic, and I wish more politicians would use it in their election campaigns.

As the temperatures are beginning to drop, it might be a good idea to consider checking your furnace. This thought comes to mind since we are expecting frost here in Ottawa. It feels like only last week when I turned off the air conditioning, but in reality, it was only a week ago. It will be interesting to see how my Hydro bill will be affected by the implementation of smart meters, whether it will decrease or increase.

This was an odd week for posts; I was kind of all over the place, but that is literally how my mind works:

Other financial folk are looking at the mess the global economy seems to be in, and have some more commentary on this mess:

Remember

“As our circle of knowledge expands, so does the circumference of darkness surrounding it. ”

Author: Albert Einstein

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  1. Thanks for the mention! Surprisingly, your home warranty does not cover you after a flood if you purposely change the grading of the ground to slope towards your house and then leave the sprinklers on all night. Good to know 😉

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