Coastal Front

Let's Break It Down | Luxury Tax Short Falls

Canadians have been anxious to see what would be included in the 2021 Federal budget. There has been no shortage of opinions, positive or negative. At the end of the day, the budget tabled on April 19th, 2021 will become the basis of the Liberal Party’s election platform, which will no doubt be announced later this year. The new Luxury Tax for example, sounds like a great idea on paper- taxing the rich on their Automobiles, planes, and boats. However, we’ll show you how its nothing more than Liberal showbiz baby!

 

YouTube: https://youtu.be/FrQeeli_mxI 

Fueling the Movement in Vancouver with Ken Sim

With 2022 around the corner, we spoke with one of Vancouver’s Mayoral candidates, Ken Sim. With no shortage of important issues impacting the City of Vancouver, we put Ken on the spot and asked him about his reasons for running, his vision for the City, and what sets A Better City apart from the other municipal parties. 

Government Challenges & Independence: A Conversation with Councillor Rebecca Bligh

Hard work and determination got Councillor Rebecca Bligh to where she is now, and the City of Vancouver is better for it. Tune in as we explore the days before politics and what Rebecca saw as some of the initial challenges when she entered the political arena. Additionally, Rebecca sheds light on the wrap around services required to successfully eliminate tent cities, the NPA, and her future ambitions.

Let's Break It Down | BC Gov't Pays Netflix Star

Full Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXppSkfPAqo

Creative BC is a staple in British Columbia for providing ample support for the arts community, which in turn benefits the community and economy. However, no matter how essential an organization is to the Province, it should always be held accountable for how funds are spent. We did a little digging on the recipients of Amplify BC. Watch to see what we found out.

City Report Card with Colleen Hardwick

Colleen Hardwick was elected to the Vancouver City Council in 2018, however, involvement in municipal politics has run through her veins for three generations. Sitting down with Councillor Hardwick we discuss the challenges within Council surrounding the position of the City Manager, her motion to establish the Office of the Auditor General, transparency, and housing.

Let's Break It Down | April Fools, New COVID-19 Restrictions

Full Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcwSE6NpGM8 

Today the BC Gov’t at the hands of Premier John Horgan, Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Public Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced what they titled a “Three-week circuit breaker” to “bend the curve and protect people” ... again! This government has a track record of leading people on and making people believe the end is near - when it's not.

Let's Break It Down | CEWS Millionaire CEOs Who Took Your Money

Full Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUpymGkr_gI 

 

Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy program (AKA Global corporations, sponsored by Government of Canada) was aimed to help struggling businesses. Unfortunately, it opened the floodgates for foreign companies to continue to rake in millions, while receiving subsidies paid for by the average Canadian taxpayer.

There are simple solutions to fix this problem, and Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Government can still take action to get foreign corporations who took CEWS - and simply didn't need it - to pay this money back.

We need MPs in Ottawa to stand up for Canadians. View my proposal at 5:01.

Let's Break It Down | Senior Healthcare Goes Bust

Full Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ls_9s7FVFNA

 

Meet my grandfather. A 97-year-old veteran who was willing to die for our country, and now the systematic failures of Canada’s healthcare system are rushing him to his deathbed. This message is for: Minister of Health, Adrian Dix Board Chair for Fraser Health Authority, Jim Sinclair Parliamentary Secretary, Mable Elmore Deputy Minister, Stephen Brown President & CEO of Fraser Health Authority, Dr. Victoria Lee There is an alarming lack of basic treatment, from inaccessible showers to non-existent rehab, and the system that is supposed to be helping him recover from COVID-19 seems to be the very thing holding him back from recovery. This man who fought for us needs us to fight for him and help regain his dignity. I know his story isn’t the only one of its kind and we shouldn’t accept this. I encourage you to contact your Mayor, MLA, or MP and share your story - or comment below!

Let's Break It Down | CEWS - A Foreign Corporate Cash Grab

Trudeau pledged to help “small business owners pay workers… because of COVID-19 ” with the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS), and while it certainly has been a lifeline for some small businesses, it has also been a huge cash grab by major corporations – and not just Canadian ones. So, what do Toyota, Loreal and the Roman Catholic Church have in common? These foreign corporations received big payouts in the form of wage subsidies from our government using Canadian taxpayer money... and these aren't even on our top 10 list.

Let's Break It Down | The BC Recovery Benefit Debacle

The BC Recovery Benefit (BCRB) is deeply flawed in execution. The application is convoluted and time consuming. Seriously. Just watch my earlier video to see the tedious process first-hand. Many people who don't qualify should, and just as notably, an alarming amount of people who qualify shouldn't. I have a simpler solution.

 

Editors note: apologies for audio quality at 06:00 onwards. We’re working on getting everything nice and smooth for the future.