Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Quote - Maxime Bernier

"The federal government today intervenes massively in provincial jurisdictions, and in particular in health and education, two areas where it has no constitutional legitimacy whatsoever. This is not what the Fathers of Confederation had intended."

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Maxime Bernier is no Ron Paul, but the language of this statement certainly demonstrates he is paying attention to the political scene south of the border.

7 comments:

Chris said...

Hi, for the common good is a clause at the very beginning of the constitution. I think this person needs to reread...

Josh said...

I've honestly not read the entire constitution act of 1867. Its on my list.

Josh said...

BTW, i didn't say he was right, i was just commenting on the similarity of the quote compared with the rhetoric used in the US.

Chris said...

What common good is and which parts of it are provided for by government is Congress' choice.

Josh said...

Maxime Bernier is a Canadian politician...

Chris said...

Doesn't matter where he is from, Josh. It is the same argument over and over again, no matter where..

Josh said...

Canada doesn't have a congress..