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AN immigrant who has been in Canada for just two months and planned to return to India in December to wrap up some unfinished business, fell prey to a scam when he responded to an advertisement in an ethnic newspaper offering the “cheapest air tickets.” The victim, who did not want his name published because he felt embarrassed, told this writer that he ended up shelling out $1,035 for a return ticket for a non-stop Air Canada flight in December from Vancouver to New Delhi - only to find that it had been cancelled just the day after his credit card payment went through. However, the tenacious immigrant tracked down one of the people allegedly behind the scam to Delhi, even unearthing her bank account, home address and phone number. He is hell-bent on bringing her to justice through the Indian police. When the victim called the number 778-7200121 given in the ad by MyInstantHotel.Com with the address 201 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, on September 13, the man on the line offered a return ticket for only $1,035 - $24 less than the advertised amount – apparently to make it even more attractive. The man identified himself as Rohan Verma, manager of reservations and operations for the company. Verma offered the victim an Air Canada return ticket for December 13. He was to fly back to Vancouver on January 3. The man then asked the victim for his credit card details as a guarantee. However, the victim refused to provide this information and told him that he would make the payment once Verma booked
his ticket. On September 14, Verma sent the victim a demo ticket and asked for his credit card information. But the victim refused to give him any information. On September 16, Verma provided his bank details (a TD bank account with transit number 1180) and told the victim that only after he had deposited the money and sent him the receipt, he would issue the ticket. But the victim told him that unless he received the ticket, he would not deposit the money. On September 17, Verma sent him an e-ticket and told him to check it on the Air Canada website and then deposit the payment and send him the receipt. The victim checked the website and found it was a valid ticket. He also called the Air Canada call centre. On September 18, he texted the victim to deposit the money in the owner’s bank account. He said that Paramjit Kaur was the owner of the travel agency and their head office was based in India. He provided her bank details. The victim deposited Indian Rs. 53,500 through his Indian bank account and Verma texted the victim that the payment had been received. On September 19, when the victim checked the Air Canada website, he was shocked to see that the ticket was “gone.” “It was showing that the payment didn’t go through and that’s why they had cancelled my booking,” he added. When the victim contacted Verma, the latter
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How one of those allegedly involved in the scam was tracked down CONTINUED FROM 1 told him not to worry about that as he would get it fixed. He said he missed the payment deadline and he would get the ticket reissued and sent to him. On September 20, Verma informed the victim that his ticket had been reissued and it had been sent to him. The victim said he was “very satisfied” with the outcome and he actually referred Verma to one of his relatives. However, on September 22 (last Sunday), when just out of curiosity he decided to take another look at the Air Canada website, he found that his ticket had been cancelled again because the payment hadn’t gone through.
On Sunday evening, the victim started calling Verma again and also sent him an email to which he replied that he would contact him the next morning. The victim said that since Monday morning, he had called him a number of times and sent him a raft of texts and emails, but there had been no response. The victim then started tracing the alleged scammers through the internet. He said he first found out who Paramjit Kaur is. When he tried to contact the agency, SKH Global Travels Pvt. Ltd. in Delhi, he found that no phone number or email was working. He then started probing further about Paramjit Kaur because in India you cannot open a fake account nowadays because of very strict rules, he said. He
traced her account in Punjab National Bank in Delhi’s West Patel Nagar. Through one of his relatives in India, he traced her address in Mandirwali Gali as well. (He showed the address and her bank account number to this writer). The victim then sent Verma a stern email and informed him that he had gathered all the details about his operations and threatened to expose him to Delhi Police and others if he didn’t refund his money. He gave him Tuesday’s deadline. The victim managed to get a hold of Paramjit Kaur in India at 6:57 a.m. on Tuesday (September 24). The moment she realized who the caller was, she disconnected the call, the victim said. Minutes later, Verma sent him
an email at 7:07 a.m., stating “Your reissued ticket will be sent.” The victim noted that the woman must have informed Verma right after she disconnected his call. The victim said he sent Verma a text just before meeting this writer, but had yet to receive a response. However, once this story was posted on our website voiceonine.com on Tuesday night, Verma sent an email to the victim informing him that he would send his ticket on Wednesday morning. Then on Wednesday morning he sent another email saying that he was going to send him a Lufthansa air ticket. We will keep you posted about any developments, but the victim wanted to alert others about the scam in the meantime.
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Liberals: There was no plan for capital gains tax on primary residences’ sales RESPONSE by John Aldag, Liberal candidate for Cloverdale-Langley City: IN response to your article titled “Is Trudeau
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Scheer to prioritize George Massey Tunnel replacement, other projects that shorten commute times A new Conservative government will prioritize critical infrastructure projects that shorten commute times like the George Massey Tunnel replacement in the Greater Vancouver Area, Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer announced on
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Andrew Scheer crease commute times. Scheer added, “As Prime Minister, I will ensure that all infrastructure projects that have already been committed to will move forward. Going forward, a new Conservative government will have a strategy in place to prioritize future transportation projects on whether they lower commute times and also provide more housing options for Canadians.” Quick Facts:
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Jagmeet Singh’s plan to provide relief for B.C. renters HELP is on the way for Canadians struggling to pay their rent every month with NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh’s plan to offer rental benefits of up to $5,000 each year. “Instead of taking the housing crisis seriously, Justin Trudeau’s Liberals have made phony promises. Their plan actually spends less on affordable housing than during the previous ten years under Stephen Harper’s Conservatives,” said Singh on Thursday in Campbell River, B.C. “If we want to fix this mess, we need to have the courage to act. That’s why New Democrats will deliver immediate help for families who are struggling most to pay their rent.” The NDP’s rental benefit will be targeted at families who are paying more than 30 per cent of their pre-tax income on housing, as immediate help to make ends meet. The NDP says Trudeau has told renters to wait for help, while spending 4.5 billion
Liberals of double-counting funding and actually helping fewer low-income people than in the past. *The Liberals’ “Canada Housing Benefit” is too small and too late. - It won’t be fully phasedin to cover 300,000 families until 2027-28 – almost a full decade from now. - An average benefit of $2,500
lion per year, with $450 million coming from the provinces. * The rental benefit is in addition to the NDP’s plan create 500,000 quality, affordable homes in the next ten years and provide energy-efficient retrofits to save families money and reduce emissions.
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4-year-old rushed to hospital after falling through third-story window in Surrey ON Saturday (September 21) at approximately 3:30 p.m., British Columbia Health Services called Surrey RCMP to advise that they were on scene in the 10,100-block of 153rd Street, where a four-yearold child had fallen from a third-story window. An ambulance had transported the child to the hospital for treatment. After speaking to the people on scene and those from
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neighbouring residences, it was determined that the child had been climbing on furniture in the residence. The child slipped and fell against a screen that gave way and the four-year-old fell through the window, landing on grassy area in front of the residence. Surrey RCMP officers of the General Investigation Unit attended the hospital and spoke to family members of the child. The injuries
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Liberals to plant two billion trees, says Trudeau LIBERAL Leader Justin Trudeau on Friday announced in Montreal that a re-elected Liberal government will plant two billion trees, using the power of nature to help fight climate change and reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Trudeau said Canada’s vast forests, grasslands, and wetlands help clean our air, safeguard our water, and provide crucial wildlife habitat. But just as nature is under threat by climate change, it can also be a critical ally in the fight against it. Natural climate solutions like planting trees and protecting grasslands can also help get Canada significantly closer to reaching its emissions-reduction targets. “Nature isn’t just part of our identity as Canadians. It’s part of the solution to climate change. And it’s a solution we can start using today,” said Trudeau. “Trees are a fundamental part of a cleaner future. They’re renewable. They’re sustainable. And, eventually, they recycle themselves. All we have to do is plant the first one.” A re-elected Liberal government will use the power of nature to fight climate change: * It will launch an ambitious program to plant two billion trees over ten years, as part of a $3 billion effort to deploy natural climate solutions. - This program will also take concrete action to conserve and restore Canada’s forests, grasslands, agricultural lands, wetlands, and coastal areas; * It will support about 3,500 seasonal jobs in tree planting; * It will help cities expand and diversify their urban forests; and * It will protect Canada’s trees from infestations, and help rebuild our forests after a wild-fire. This builds on a strong Liberal record of protecting the environment, including: * Committing to increase Canada’s land and ocean conservation to 25 per cent by 2025 and 30 per cent by 2030;
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Kreshnik Ismailaj pleads guilty to conspiracy to murder in Kevin LeClair’s death KRESHNIK Ismailaj, 38, was arrested in Ontario on July 27, 2018, in connection with the shooting death of 27-year-old Kevin LeClair on February 6, 2009 in Langley. On Thursday (September 26), Ismailaj pleaded guilty to the charge of conspiracy to murder in B.C. Supreme Court. “This guilty plea comes 10 years after the homicide of Mr. LeClair and speaks to the determination of IHIT [Integrated Homicide Investigation Team] investigators and dedication of our partners, CFSEU-BC [Combined Forces Special En-
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Violent assault leaves Abbotsford nurse with broken jaw, serious head injuries BCNU calls for government to take immediate action to address systemic violence A nurse is lucky to be alive after she was viciously attacked by a patient / perpetrator while
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Help identify suspects in Surrey robbery SURREY RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two men who were involved in a robbery in the Whalley / City Centre area of Surrey. On July 19, 2019, a personal robbery was reported in the 15400-block of 101A Avenue, during which a wallet was taken. The debit card from inside the wallet was used shortly after the robbery and the suspects were caught on CCTV at a business in the 9900-block of 152nd Street. Fortunately, the victim was not physically injured during the robbery. Police are now releasing pho-
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ADDRESSING delegates at the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) annual convention in Vancouver on Thursday, BC Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson called on Premier John Horgan and the NDP to stop ignoring local elected officials and focus on the needs of British Columbians. “Resolutions passed here at UBCM show that mayors and councils from across the province are fed up with empty promises and NDP arrogance,” said Wilkinson. “Whether it was demanding consultation over modular housing projects or pleading for a respectful relationship going forward, municipalities want John Horgan and the NDP to start listening. They will not be ignored anymore.” Only two years into his mandate, Horgan has come under fire for the NDP’s heavy-handed approach to dealing with local governments. Issues such as the NDP’s controversial Speculation Tax and Employer Health
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Andrew Scheer to launch inquiry into SNC-Lavalin corruption scandal CONSERVATIVE Leader Andrew Scheer on Thursday announced in Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau’s riding of Papineau that a new Conservative government would launch a judicial inquiry into the SNC-Lavalin corruption scandal. A new Conservative government will also introduce the No More Cover Ups Act to allow the RCMP to access information protected by cabinet confidence by making an application to the Supreme Court of Canada. This will prevent corrupt politicians from hiding behind cabinet confidence to escape police investigation. Scheer said that as confirmed by hours of Parliamentary testimony, taped conversations, and an Ethics Commissioner’s guilty verdict, Trudeau politically interfered in SNC-Lavalin’s criminal prosecution by trying to “circumvent, undermine, and ultimately attempt to discredit” former Attorney General Jody Wilson-Raybould. However, to this day, Trudeau refuses to waive cabinet confidence, keeping important details of the scandal secret and preventing several key witnesses, including Wilson-Raybould, from disclosing evidence. “Justin Trudeau has covered up his role in the SNC-Lavalin corruption scandal every step of the way,” Scheer said. “He blocked three Parliamentary investigations, refused to co-operate with the Ethics Commissioner, and is currently blocking the RCMP from obtaining key evidence. As Prime Minister, I will call a judicial inquiry so Canadians can finally get the answers they deserve.”
“No longer will a corrupt Prime Minister be able to be the gatekeeper of his own misconduct,” said Scheer. “These measures will safeguard our democracy against the whims of sleazy and unscrupulous politicians. Justin Trudeau has so far avoided consequence for the SNC-Lavalin corruption scandal, but the Canadian people will deliver their verdict on October 21.” Quick Facts: * In 2017, Justin Trudeau became the first Prime Minister in Canadian history to be found guilty of breaking ethics laws for accepting a vacation from a lobbyist. In August, he was found guilty again for his role in the SNC-Lavalin corruption scandal. * Trudeau abused the power of his office to shut down two separate Ethics Committee investigations and a Justice Committee investigation. * In his final report, Trudeau II, Ethics Commissioner Mario Dion noted, “During this examination, nine witnesses informed our Office that they had information they believed to be relevant, but that could not be disclosed because,
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Wages : $24/hour (Minimum 40 hrs/week). Language at work: English. Duties: To maintain client accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems*Maintain general ledgers and prepare final financial statements*Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll, tax and other bills. Complete and submit tax remittance form, workers’ compensation forms*Prepare tax returns, accounting, financial and other reports. Education Requirements: Completion of High School is required. Experience Requirement: At least 2 years of experience in the field OR completion of college program in accounting, bookkeeping/ related field OR Completion of two year recognized professional accounting program We Welcome Indigenous persons, vulnerable youth, newcomers, and persons with disabilities to apply How to apply: Email: Chevrondeltajobs@gmail.com
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NDP’s New Deal for B.C. highlights affordable homes, climate action Jagmeet Singh takes on money launderers and housing speculation MORE affordable homes and a real plan to fight the climate crisis are at the heart of a
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“When B.C. families asked for help with the out-of-control housing market, Justin Trudeau spent $4.5 billion of their money on a pipeline instead,” said Singh. “Liberals
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and Conservatives have failed people here for too long. British Columbians deserve a real partner in Ottawa: a New Democrat government that has the courage to do what’s right to make sure that everyone has an affordable place to call home.” According to the NDP, while the B.C. government has done the hard work to tackle the housing crisis, Trudeau has failed to do enough on the money laundering and speculation that’s driving up real estate prices. The NDP’s urgent action plan includes a dedicated RCMP unit to fight money laundering and a national registry that prevents companies from hiding who profits from real estate, along with a tax on foreign buyers to address housing speculation. “New Democrats understand the priorities of British Columbians, and we will fight for them,” said Singh. “Working families have paid the price long enough for the pretty words and empty promises. We’ll take real action to make housing more affordable, because we’re in it for you.” The NDP’s plan to make life more affordable for B.C. families includes bringing down the cost of cell phone bills, and bringing in dental care and universal prescription drug coverage. New Democrats say they will also fight the climate crisis with a bold plan to defend Canada’s land, water and coasts, while creating good-paying jobs that families can rely on.
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* In April 2019, B.C.’s expert panel reported that money laundering funded $5.3 billion in real estate purchases and was responsible for increasing housing prices by 5% across the province. * The report found that B.C. didn’t have a single federal RCMP officer dedicated to investigating money laundering. * Currently, it would take the average young person 29 years to save enough money for a down payment on a home in Vancouver. * The NDP’s plan will immediately create a dedicated RCMP anti-money laundering unit – with B.C. as a priority. We will invest $20 million in additional funding each year, half of which will go to B.C., to ensure that dedicated officers work on money laundering. * Building on the leadership of the B.C. government, the NDP would require corporations, trusts and partnerships that currently own or buy land to disclose who owns them by creating a national beneficial ownership registry. Tax authorities, police, and regulators would be able to use the information to crack down on tax evasion, fraud, and money laundering. * The NDP will also bring in a national foreign buyer’s tax to curb speculation that’s fueling high housing prices. The 15% Foreign Buyer’s Tax will apply on the sale of homes to individuals who aren’t Canadian citizens or permanent residents, on top of existing provincial taxes. This will raise an estimated $320 million in the first full year of implementation.
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South Asian Adults & Seniors: After Effects of Diabetes & Thyroid Disorders Vedic Seniors Parivar Center of Vedic Hindu Cultural Society Surrey invites South Asian senior members and non-members to attend a presentation on the after effects of diabetes and thyroid disorders, mainly weight management by Dr. Jiya Gill, a naturopathic physician from New Delhi on Sunday, September 29, 2-3:30 p.m., at Shanti Niketan Hall, 8321 140th Street, Surrey. There will be a question-and-answer session after the presentation. Tea and light snacks will be served. Contact Surendra Handa, Coordinator, at 604-507-9945 for further information. North Surrey Sport and Ice Complex The City of Surrey invites the community to participate in the first public skate at North Surrey Sport and Ice Complex as the City celebrates the opening of drop-in skate programs on Monday, September 30 at 11:15 a.m. Mayor and Council have been invited to attend. The comple provides three sheets of ice, outdoor activity areas, multi-purpose room programming, rentals and food services. A state-of-the-art fitness studio and weight room will open in January. For this first public skate, helmet and skate rentals will be free, in addition to being held during the first Value Time at the new area. Value Times give residents the opportunity to participate in programs at a discounted dropin rate and are offered at arenas across the City. A grand opening celebration is being planned for January 2020, once the fitness studio and weight room open. In Conversation: Tony McAleer on The Cure for Hate A free event featuring author Tony McAleer and therapist Dov Baron in conversation with sociologist and instructor Indira Prahst will be held at Langara on Wednesday, October 2 from 6:30 to 8 p.m., in lecture room A122A at Langara College, 100 West 49th Avenue, Vancouver. Organized by the Department of Sociology and Anthropology and Interdisciplinary Studies. McAleer is the Au-
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thor of “The Cure for Hate: A Former White Supremacists Journey From Violent Extremism to Radical Compassion.” The book answers questions about how an affluent, middle-class, private-school-attending son of a doctor ended up at the Aryan Nations compound in Idaho, recruiting Neo-Nazi groups. McAleer found an outlet during his teenage years in the skinhead scene. The book debunks stereotypes and illuminates how ordinary people are seduced into the world of hatred and violence. McAleer is an international speaker, change maker, and father of two. As co-founder and board chair for the non-profit organization Life After Hate, he has made it his mission to help people leave hate groups. For information, contact: iprahst@langara.ca Celebration of 150th Birthday of Mahatma Gandhi Thakore Charitable Foundation, Institute for the Humanities, J.S. Woodsworth Chair in the Humanities at Simon Fraser University and SFU W.A.C. Bennett Library invite you to celebrate the 150th birthday and the life and vision of Mahatma Gandhi. Both events are free and open to the public. * Garlanding Ceremony; Wednesday, October 2, 6:45-7:30 p.m., at SFU Burnaby Campus, 8888 University Drive Burnaby. At the bust of Mahatma Gandhi located in the Peace Square (south side level 3 of the Academic Quadrangle). * Theater Program followed by refreshments on Wednesday, October 2, 7:30-8:15 p.m., at SFU Burnaby Campus, Leslie & Gordon Diamond Family Auditorium. * The Gandhi Commemorative Lecture and presentation of the 28th Thakore Visiting Scholar Award to Raffi Cavoukian and Mahatma Gandhi Annual Student Peace Award on Thursday, October 3, 6:308:30 p.m., at SFU Morris J Wosk Centre for Dialogue, SFU Vancouver campus 580 West Hastings Street, Vancouver. For more information visit: http://www.gandhijayanti.com.
Dr. Suraj Yengde is a prominent personality who is based out of Harvard University. His recent book is Caste Matters. He will be visiting the Lower Mainland from October 1013. * Caste Matters: a talk and discussion at 1855 West Mall, CK Choi Building, University of British Columbia on Thursday, October 10 at 5:30 p.m. * Caste Matters: a facilitated discussion with the Ambedkaf Reading Group, WAC Bennet Library, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby Campus - October 11 at 1 p.m. * Dalits & #Jatts: a discussion, Room 128 Fir Building, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Surrey at 12 p.m. * Participating in the congregation, Guru Ravidass Center, 7271 Gilley Avenue, Burnaby, October 13 at 11:30 a.m. * Dr. Ambedkar Chetna Awards Night, Khanna Banquet Hall, Surrey, October 13, 6:30 p.m. For information, email at info@chetna.ca or visit www.chetna.ca.
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One of BC’s first female fire fighters retires after 27 years with the Surrey Fire Service
Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum (far right) with Surrey councillors (left to right) Allison Patton, Laurie Guerra and Doug Elford (first photo) at the Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) annual convention in Vancouver. Photos by Sukhwant Singh Dhillon
IN 1992, Nancy Innes was playing and coaching basketball at SFU when she saw a recruitment flyer for the Surrey Fire Service (SFS). The then 26-year-old student applied and soon realized women firefighters were a rarity. In fact, at that time, there was no glass ceiling to break because there were no full-time female fire fighters in the Metro Vancouver area. On September 14, 1992, Nancy Innes became the first of two fulltime female fire fighters to join the Surrey Fire Service and eventually rising to the rank of Fire Suppression Captain. “Women fire fighters are not uncommon today, but 27 years ago they were non-existent in Lower Mainland fire departments,” said Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum. “Nancy Innes is truly a trail blazer and inspiration for women who want to make a career out of firefighting. I want to congratulate Captain Innes for the long, distinguished and groundbreaking career she has had with our Surrey Fire Service.” The Surrey Fire Service says it is proud of its
progressive and barrier-free approach to its recruitment. “I want to commend Captain Innes for her contributions to the Surrey Fire Service,” said Fire Chief Larry Thomas. “Nancy is proof that women can have long and fulfilling careers as fire fighters. As Nancy moves into a well-earned retirement, I know her pioneering work will inspire other women to fill her place within the ranks of the Surrey Fire Service.” Currently, the SFS has 40 women in its uniformed ranks in roles ranging from frontline firefighting and dispatch to assistant fire chief. The SFS offer “Women in Firefighting” workshops designed to enhance recruitment of women to the fire service.
Mayors’ Council urges federal parties to commit to permanent transit funding to avoid project delays THE Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation on Tuesday renewed its call for political parties to commit to a permanent transit fund during the federal election campaign – warning that rapid transit projects including SkyTrain to Langley and to UBC and other Phase Three Plan projects will be delayed if there is uncertainty about federal funding beyond current commitments. Representatives of the Mayors’ Council, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and the Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) gathered at the annual UBCM Convention in Vancouver to underline the importance of the next federal government establishing a permanent federal funding allocation to transit agencies, to expand service in order to keep up with growing public demand. “Without federal commitments through a permanent, predictable transit fund, our most critical transit projects are at risk of delay, and we face a future where traffic congestion and overcrowding on transit gets worse,” said New Westminster Mayor Jonathan Cote, Chair of the Mayors’ Council. “One million more people are coming to Metro Vancouver in the next 20 years – that means expanding our transit system is absolutely critical if we’re going to protect our environment and quality of life, and keep our economy growing.” Current funding commitments to TransLink from all levels of government – including federal funding up to 2027 – have been almost fully allocated to approved projects that are part of the 10-Year Vision. With transit ridership in Metro Vancouver growing faster than anywhere else in North America and the region’s growth in population and economy certain to add even more riders, moving forward with the next wave of transit expansion will be key to meeting public demand, reducing congestion and avoiding transit overcrowding. Through its Cure Congestion campaign, the Mayors’ Council has joined FCM in calling for a permanent federal funding allocation that would deliver $34 billion for the 10-year plan (2028-29 to 2037-38) with $30 billion in allocation-based funding and at least $4 billion for the complimentary merit-based stream, with consistent funding of $3.4 billion each year during the 10-year period. FCM has also called for immediate funding to accelerate the adoption of electric buses and other low-to-zero emission transit and municipal fleet vehicles. Permanent funding would enable TransLink to complete the 10-Year Vision and accelerate planning for future transit projects to be identified as part of the Transport 2050 plan. For more details, visit our website at voiceonline.com
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Scheer announces four-point plan to make home ownership more affordable
CONSERVATIVE Leader Andrew Scheer on Monday announced that a new Conservative government would introduce four new measures to make it easier for first-time homebuyers to buy a home. “With his poor judgement and tax hikes, [Liberal Leader] Justin Trudeau has put the dream of home ownership further out of reach for so many, especially young Canadians,” Scheer said. “As Prime Minister, I will fix his bad policies and work to get more homes on the market to lower the price of housing.” As Prime Minister, Scheer said he will: 1. Fix the mortgage stress test to ensure that first-time homebuyers aren’t unnecessarily prevented from accessing mortgages and work with OSFI to remove the stress test from mortgage renewals to give homeowners more options. 2. Increase amortization periods on insured mortgages to 30 years for first-time homebuyers to lower monthly payments. 3. Launch an inquiry into money laundering in the real estate sector and work with our industry partners to root out corrupt practices that inflate housing prices. 4. Make surplus federal real estate available for development to increase the supply of housing. Canada’s Conservatives say they know the government has an important role to play to put home ownership within reach for more Canadians. When you work hard, save, and invest in your future, the government should help you – not stand in your way. Quick Facts: * New data shows the country’s youngest buyers are affected most by the Trudeau Liberals’ stress test. * Justin Trudeau’s latest homebuyer “incentive” has so many terms and conditions that most first-time homebuyers don’t qualify. What’s more, it only targets select cities. * Right now, more than 80 per cent of middle-income families are paying $800 more in taxes a year than they did in 2015. The cost of housing continues to skyrocket, and the carbon tax means that everyday necessities like gas, groceries and heating your home keep getting more and more expensive. It’s harder than ever before to save for a down payment or monthly bills. * Trudeau has proven that he can’t be trusted to help Canadians get ahead. If he’s given four more years, his carbon tax will cost Canadians hundreds of dollars a year. Life is expensive enough for Canadian families without Trudeau costing them even more. Scheer’s plan: * Scrap the Trudeau Carbon Tax, lowering the cost of everyday essentials like gas, groceries, and home heating.
* Introduce the Universal Tax Cut, saving an average couple $850. * Take the GST off home heating costs, saving your family $107 every year. * Introduce the Green Public Transit Tax Credit, saving a family of four who take transit up to $1,000. * Make maternity benefits tax-free, putting up to $4,000 back in the pockets of new parents. * Introduce the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit, allowing parents to claim up to $1,000 for sports activities. * Introduce the Children’s Arts and Learning Tax Credit, letting parents claim up to $500 for arts and learning programs. * Expand the Age Credit, benefiting the
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