Canadian sticker shock
This is our first trip to Canada to amount to anything. We arrived in Calgary Tuesday afternoon. First shock was the gas pump. 82l of diesel for $152.00. I understand the exchange rate and all but I s...
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Hi western,
Yes. However the USA benefits by treating Canada as a huge "buffer zone". In the past there were major USA air force bases in northern Canada--which had the side benefit of allowing much larger air craft to be used for freight. You don't really expect a runway that can accommodate a Dreamliner in a community of 7000 souls.
Yes. However the USA benefits by treating Canada as a huge "buffer zone". In the past there were major USA air force bases in northern Canada--which had the side benefit of allowing much larger air craft to be used for freight. You don't really expect a runway that can accommodate a Dreamliner in a community of 7000 souls.
westernrvparkowner wrote:pianotuna wrote:It is common knowledge that should Canada ever be threatened the entire power of the US military would defend our northern neighbor. You are welcome!
Hi,
One difference is that Canada does not spend 57 cents of every dollar of tax revenue on military spending. That is how our other programs are funded.
