@RyanVanHorne@DominicCardy This is what everyone on the right and far left seems to be ignoring.
The bridge toll is pennies compared to the CUSMA.
You give Trump the "win", so CUSMA talks has less friction. Less concessions on CUSMA.
We aren't dealing with a party that's negotiating in good faith.
@torchitalldown@GeoffyPJohnston The Harper and Poilievre signed the original contract with the US government.
They clearly dropped the ball not putting clause if either side tried to back out of the deal like the US government just tried to do.
@awri125@nationalpost Harper's deal gave US profits after Canada's paid off the cost.
Only thing changed: first 15 years, US will $ from the NET profits. Then goes back to Harper's original deal.
Less than $1M TOTAL (based on current numbers) over 15 yrs for 1 less roadblock in CUSMA talks.
@CheriDiNovo Harper's deal gave US profits after Canada's paid off the cost.
Only thing changed: first 15 years, US will $$ from the NET profits. Then goes back to Harper's original deal.
Less than $1M TOTAL (based on current numbers) over 15 yrs for 1 less roadblock in CUSMA talks.
@Reil76 You're ignoring the macro.
The US was using the bridge as a leverage in CUSMA negotiations.
Not worth risking < $100K/day for $500M/day
You're not dealing with a party that's negotiating in good faith. They change the terms of the deals multiple times after agreement.
@CodeCamCode@cptdankkk You are the exception to the rule. And there are many like you, who have overcome the situation to make the most of it.
You are the minority among your young peers. (I'm going to presume you grew up in a situation similar to many of these black athletes based on your reply) .
@CodeCamCode@cptdankkk You and I know to use Google or use Gemini to help us with these tasks as we have had the luxury of not growing up in such situations. Many of these athletes don't have that.
Until we, and those who have the power to change the systemic problem, it's not going to change.
@CodeCamCode@cptdankkk Huge socio-economic factors on their upbringing (lack of education).
Majority of athletes aren't taught how to manage personal finances at our scale (5-6 figure salary).
When they're making 8-9 figures, how can we expect them to not go broke, when they don't know the basics?
@Iruinbars@4KTSwervo I think Vince Carter has a huge part in the development of Canadian basketball as it is today.
Parents and siblings of current team Canada rosters were inspired by Vince Carter, and popularity of basketball blew up in Canada. ultimately driving these guys to basketball.