Anastasia von Beverhausen

[Anastasia von Beverhausen @pc66481]

@Don_Bing2000 I don’t see one quote from a student in that article. It’s all teachers. Why not ask the students? And I mean ALL students.

[Dan Knight @DanKnightMMA]

Good morning, my fellow Canadians. It's September 3, 2023, and if you're expecting to wake up to a bright, financially secure Canada, well, I have some sobering news for you. The latest figures from Statistics Canada are in, and they confirm what many of us have suspected: the Canadian economy is not on the up-and-up. Despite the rosy pictures painted by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Finance Minster Chrystia Freeland, the real numbers don't lie, and they point to an economic landscape in turmoil. Allow me to break it down for you.

The new Statistics Canada data is in, and it paints a rather bleak picture of the Canadian economy under the watchful eyes of the federal government and Justin Trudeau. Let's delve into some numbers, shall we? A staggering $16.5 billion in debt was added by Canadian households in the first quarter of this year alone, with $11.2 billion being in mortgage debt. In an environment of 5% interest rates, a rate we haven't seen for over a decade, this is a financial bomb waiting to explode.

And let's not forget inflation. Since 2021, we've seen a cumulative inflation rate of around 16.5%. Now, remember, these aren't just abstract numbers on a ledger somewhere; these are realities hitting your grocery bills, your gas prices, your rents, and slowly emptying your wallets. But it's not just households feeling the pinch. The economy as a whole is stalling, with real GDP nearly unchanged in the second quarter of 2023, following a measly 0.6% rise in the first quarter.

Amidst all this, Justin Trudeau and the federal government seem content piling on debt like there's no tomorrow. The Parliamentary Budget Officer's March 2023 report shows Canada's deficit is expected to rise to $43.1 billion in 2023-24, up from $36.5 billion in 2022-23. And let's not forget that 1 out of every 5 dollars in this debt spree didn't even exist pre-pandemic. Essentially, we're spending money we don't have, to solve problems we're not solving, all while making new ones.

So, where has all this spending gone? Not into securing a robust future for Canadians, I can tell you that. Despite the monumental deficits and the reckless spending, housing investment fell 2.1% in the second quarter, marking its fifth consecutive quarterly decrease. Canadians are struggling to make ends meet, and the government's financial imprudence is exacerbating, not alleviating, the situation.

But here's a twist to the story: while investments in housing decline, Justin Trudeau decided it was prime time to open the floodgates of immigration. There's an aspect of governance called planning, something that seems foreign to this administration. How does one justify allowing over a million immigrants into Canada without even hinting at a solution for housing them? The result is basic economics - demand outstrips supply, and prices soar.

Remember the days before Trudeau's reign, when the average home in Canada cost around $400,000? Eight years under his watch and that figure has doubled. Trudeau's policies seem like a cruel jest to young families, professionals, and, frankly, anyone aspiring to own a piece of the Canadian dream. It's almost as if he expected the housing market to "balance itself".

And before you think this is just a 'rough patch,' let me remind you that household spending is also slowing. So not only are Canadians going into debt, but they're also cutting back on spending. They're being hit from both sides, and there's no end in sight. The government's promises of prosperity seem increasingly hollow when we see that per capita household spending has declined in three of the last four quarters.

The Trudeau administration's approach to governing appears to be in a parallel universe, one where debt is limitless, and financial responsibilities are for the next government or even the next generation to sort out. And don't even get me started on the higher taxes lurking around the corner to pay off this bonanza of spending. This isn't governance; it's financial negligence.

When Canadians were told that this level of inflationary spending could turn our country into something akin to Venezuela, many scoffed at the idea. But let's face it: the signs are becoming hard to ignore. The truth is, many Canadians have been led to believe they can have gold-plated social services without paying an ounce of gold in taxes. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau seemed more than happy to sell that narrative. He promised a utopia, a social safety net woven from dreams and aspirations. But what has that net caught? Rising costs, crippling debt, and a harder life for everyday Canadians.

Trudeau has turned out to be less a responsible steward of the economy and more of a Pied Piper, leading us all off a fiscal cliff while playing a cheerful tune. Or perhaps he's more like the Cheshire Cat from "Alice in Wonderland," grinning broadly as he disappears, leaving behind only his grin and a trail of false promises.

As we approach the pivotal year of 2025, don't forget who sold you this bill of goods. Remember the skyrocketing costs of living, the unmanageable debt, and the empty words that were supposed to make everything better. I, for one, certainly won't forget. And I suspect, come election time, neither will you.

#cdnpoli

[Anastasia von Beverhausen @pc66481]

@Don_Bing2000 @stclareofassisi @ayummum @dpsuoecta @archtoronto @CatholicusRoma1 @LLibragirl293 @NotaliaMateo @therobprimo1 @Granny869118630 @CavsMCavs @JohnJChristie1 @WokeWatchCDN @servumfidelis @RalphCapocci @AmassiPatricia Ok this is beyond ridiculous now. We send our children to catholic school for a catholic education and he is denying that. PARENTS have a stronger voice and we will be using it.

[Anastasia von Beverhausen @pc66481]

@Don_Bing2000 @TCDSB @TCDSBdirector @LetraDavid The real victims are the students!

[Anastasia von Beverhausen @pc66481]

This brings questions and concern to all parents. Why bother teaching in a Catholic school if you don’t agree with the Catholic teachings?

[José Colón @JoseEColon]

https://t.co/pJ1Ka3FmlS

[Anastasia von Beverhausen @pc66481]

@CP24 Unbelievable. 🤬

[Anastasia von Beverhausen @pc66481]

@JohnJChristie1 @TCDSB The parents will not stand for it.

[Rupa Subramanya @rupasubramanya]

Toronto principal Richard Bilkszto was a passionate educator who cared about underprivileged kids. For refuting a claim in a DEI session that Canada is a "bastion of white supremacy", he was bullied and tarred a white supremacist, called a weed by the trainer and faced severe backlash leading to his tragic suicide last month. My story with @ariblaff with audio excerpts to the horror Richard was subject to.

[Anastasia von Beverhausen @pc66481]

@Don_Bing2000 Is there access to this entire video?

[Sue-Ann Levy @SueAnnLevy]

Sign. Sign. Sign. Put more pressure on that wimp of an education minister @sflecce.

Demand an Inquiry into the Death of Richard Bilkszto - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/hNT3OCdC2e via @CdnChange

[Anastasia von Beverhausen @pc66481]

@Sflecce @tdsb
Hope you’re happy.

[Sue-Ann Levy @SueAnnLevy]

I’m leaving this right here @Sflecce:

https://t.co/XWUiipkIeV

[Sue-Ann Levy @SueAnnLevy]

This story makes me heartsick. I knew this wonderful man. Time to expose the malevolence of these DEI consultants.

LEVY: Principal pays ultimate price for taking on woke school board https://t.co/XWUiipkIeV via @truenorthcentre

[Anastasia von Beverhausen @pc66481]

@Don_Bing2000 I did not receive a letter this year. Letting the board know because this is WRONG.

[Anastasia von Beverhausen @pc66481]

@LLibragirl293 We should all tell our kids to leave it blank. Take the F. I’d prefer that than having my kids answer this crap.

[Anastasia von Beverhausen @pc66481]

@SueAnnLevy @misterdebuono @pdbclassroom Parents of students in his classroom have also been blocked, for asking questions about what’s going on.

[Anastasia von Beverhausen @pc66481]

@Don_Bing2000 Aren’t parents supposed to be made aware of when this is being taught?!

[Julia Malott @AlottaMalotta]

I have Alotta Thoughts about the push for MANDATORY Drag Queen Storytime at @tdsb schools, as reported by @TorontoStar

"The argument has been that drag exposes children to gender diversity. And that sounds great, until you realize this is a hollow argument because electing to participate in drag is not a gender identity.

Drag does not challenge this regressive narrative, it re-enforces it. Drag is entertaining precisely because this is NOT how men are ‘suppose’ to present. Your message when you show young children a drag queen presentation is NOT that we are all empowered to present however we want in everyday life, it’s that it’s okay for men to present effeminate so long as it’s done performatively, because there is performative value in such embodiment."

[Libragirl293 @LLibragirl293]

Viva Cristo Rey!

[Anastasia von Beverhausen @pc66481]

@AlottaMalotta @tdsb @TorontoStar Very well said!