Cole's Notes - The Sunday Journalist

 Sunday Review - March 2, 2025 I've been sifting through the web this week and attached the best stories I've found. Land acknowledgements often ignore  history We should avoid creating mythology and special recognition that may have no basis in fact. I remember the first time I heard a statement at a public event along the lines of, “This building is located on traditional unceded Aboriginal land.” It was in Australia, and it struck me as disingenuous, simplistic and patronizing. If the people making this statement really felt that badly about the land they (and possibly their forebearers) lived and worked on for generations and ostensibly stole, then they would reasonably choose to give the land back along with all they had built upon it. (more)

Jeromy Farkas on the Budget 📢 2025 Alberta Budget - A Calgary Perspective By Jeromy Farkas The provincial budget is about choices. This one has some wins, some losses, and some areas where we need to push for better. As mayor, I will be a strong, pragmatic advocate for Calgary – someone who can work across party lines to deliver results and ensure that Calgarians are represented. Let's dig in. Here's my initial take on what needs fixing, what to watch, and what's on the right track. 🚨 Fix This (problems that need urgent attention) 📈 Property tax hike for Calgary: Affordability must be our top priority right now. This budget increases property taxes on Calgarians by about $240 for the average home. This places an undue burden on our city's families and seniors, who are already contributing more to provincial revenues than we receive back. 🏭 Lack of explicit tariff resilience: Other provinces are already preparing for potential trade barriers a...

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