Alberta’s problems no reason to gloat
This deal is an egregious capitulation made worse by the unfreezing of billions in assets Iran will use to repress its people and promote international terrorism Brian Lee
Crowley, Macdonald- Laurier Institute
My husband and I moved from Calgary to Vancouver Island in 2003 and now live in Victoria, where we have overheard a couple of snide remarks concerning Alberta’s present misfortunes from those who consider it karma for a province that has had it too good for too long.
When we lived in Calgary, I worked in the oilpatch during the 1980s and early 1990s. I was laid off myself and feel a lot of empathy for those affected now.
There was a big spike in suicides during those times and an air of desperation, fear and depression for the remaining employees who constantly wondered when and where the axe would fall next.
The have- not provinces may feel the effect in a reduction of their transfer payments if the crisis persists; it has been predicted to last until 2018.
The next time you hear someone gleefully remarking that Albertans are getting their comeuppance, remind them it isn’t nice to kick a province when it’s down nor is it nice to bite the hand that has been feeding you.
I hope my remarks will be taken to heart by those who are mean- spirited enough to voice such opinions. Ruth Steeves, Victoria, B. C.