I think most of Canada is weathering fairly well, Ron. Ontario and Quebec have been the hardest hit, but even here the downturn is a lot milder when compared to USA or some of the countries in Europe.
i hate the recession
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I think most of Canada is weathering fairly well, Ron. Ontario and Quebec have been the hardest hit, but even here the downturn is a lot milder when compared to USA or some of the countries in Europe.
My point is, perhaps a few other folks are having a tough time.
If you haven't seen them, I have.
Sure some of them are having a tough time, Trex. We are in a recession after all, there is going to be some pain. And at individual level, if you are yourself unemployed, that is not a recession, that is a depression (as Reagan said, recession is when you neighbour loses his job, depression is when you lose yours).
But when talking about conditions in the country, one must look at the overall statistical picture, and the statistical picture in Canada is nowhere near as bad as that in say, USA or UK.
If you haven't seen them, I have.
Sure some of them are having a tough time, Trex. We are in a recession after all, there is going to be some pain. And at individual level, if you are yourself unemployed, that is not a recession, that is a depression (as Reagan said, recession is when you neighbour loses his job, depression is when you lose yours).
But when talking about conditions in the country, one must look at the overall statistical picture, and the statistical picture in Canada is nowhere near as bad as that in say, USA or UK.
Nope. I don't personally know anybody that has lost a job or even is in fear of losing a job.
Errr....thanks
...and lots of other folks
Probably not. That's what happens during a recession.
I'm aware of the problems in the rest of Alberta and Canada. We are not experiencing those problems here. Sorry if that bothers you. Get a life.
Most of my buddys working pipeline or rigs are laid off,lots went back east and home,the ones that are working are getting work mainly in Sask.
Ive worked for lots of big outfits in Alberta and they all say things are dead except for a few infrastructure projects like water and sewer.
I am in southern Alberta and you wouldnt believe how they handed out stimulis money,1/4 million to one guy to cut trails for the quad club here and 3/4 million to a consultant to do a study on if its feasible to turn an old coal mine tipple into some kind of historic site.
Same tipple that should have been cleaned up years ago when the owners got it in some huge coal takeovers.
So that created 2 jobs.:roll:
Ive worked for lots of big outfits in Alberta and they all say things are dead except for a few infrastructure projects like water and sewer.
I am in southern Alberta and you wouldnt believe how they handed out stimulis money,1/4 million to one guy to cut trails for the quad club here and 3/4 million to a consultant to do a study on if its feasible to turn an old coal mine tipple into some kind of historic site.
Same tipple that should have been cleaned up years ago when the owners got it in some huge coal takeovers.
So that created 2 jobs.:roll:
Just talked to my bud and he's down near Brooks,says they have over 100 kliks of pipe to lay over there.
I'm just crossing my fingers and waiting for a call.:-|
Are you good at laying the pipe? It sounds like TCP needs someone in Northern Ontario. Second blow-out in two weeks
Worked a few years pipeline,mostly running iron and reclaiming and then QC inspection.
I'll go anywhere to work,have been since 1978.
The pipeline industry has been dominated by easterners for years so with lots going home now it could open some doors here for us locals.