Strong leaders learned from their mistakes which @JustinTrudeau does not!
https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/has-justin-trudeau-and-libeal-party-of-canada-been-more-open-and-transparent
This document provides a summary of a blog post about crime and Canada written by Paul Young in April 2020. It includes an agenda with topics like crime rates in Canada, the number of police officers per capita, police costs, reforms to the police act in Ontario, proposals to switch from local police to the RCMP/OPP, public safety budgets, issues with arbitration processes, the use of analytics in policing, gun control policies, criticism of Trudeau's handling of violent crime, and how crime and gun control were issues in the 2019 federal election. It also briefly discusses Mexican gang activity in Canada and other training/development topics. Charts and statistics are provided on several of these topics from sources like Stats Canada and think
- Public safety costs are becoming a larger portion of municipal budgets due to higher wages and benefits for police and other public sector workers negotiated through arbitration. This arbitration process does not take into account the ability of municipalities to pay.
- Violent crime is increasing in Canada according to statistics. The federal government under Trudeau has shifted the mandate for Corrections Canada to be more focused on rehabilitation over punishment.
- Emerging technologies like analytics and data mining can help police solve crimes more efficiently by linking together related records and identifying duplicate entries, but proper privacy protections would need to be in place. Gun control laws are also a ongoing debate in Canada around further restrictions or classification changes.
Violent crime is up in Canada for the past few years. Police forces across Canada are struggling with how to deal with increase crime.
Too many public officials are not addressing the systemic with crime including lenient sentencing, the bail granting process, not providing police with the tools to do their jobs, etc.
Governance Model| Canada| Federal Government| January 24, 2021paul young cpa, cga
The document criticizes the Liberal government's record on openness and transparency. It provides a long list of examples where the Liberals have failed to be open or transparent, including on access to information requests, fiscal reporting changes, ethics violations, the SNC-Lavalin scandal, and procurement issues. The document argues the Liberals have not lived up to their 2015 campaign promise of more open and accountable government.
Governance Model| Justin Trudeau and LPC| December 16, 2020paul young cpa, cga
The document discusses ways in which the Liberal government in Canada has failed to be open, transparent and accountable. It provides a long list of examples where the Liberals have restricted access to information, failed to disclose details of meetings and gifts, scaled back performance audits, and limited investigations into matters like the SNC-Lavalin affair. The document argues the Liberals are hiding information and not governing in the open manner they had promised.
Federal Government of Canada| Governance Model| December 3, 2020 paul young cpa, cga
This document provides Paul Young's biography and analyzes whether the Liberal government has been open, transparent, and ethically sound. It includes an extensive agenda criticizing the Liberals on issues like access to information failures, fiscal reporting changes, ethics violations, SNC-Lavalin interference, court orders, fisheries management, procurement practices, and deficits. The document argues the Liberals have not lived up to their promises of open and transparent government.
2019 Election| Open and Transparent Government| Canada| August 2019paul young cpa, cga
In 2015 is when Justin Trudeau said he would be more open and transparent. This presentation provides information that people can use to assess whether or not Trudeau has been more open and transparent than previous governments.
This document provides a summary of a blog post about crime and Canada written by Paul Young in April 2020. It includes an agenda with topics like crime rates in Canada, the number of police officers per capita, police costs, reforms to the police act in Ontario, proposals to switch from local police to the RCMP/OPP, public safety budgets, issues with arbitration processes, the use of analytics in policing, gun control policies, criticism of Trudeau's handling of violent crime, and how crime and gun control were issues in the 2019 federal election. It also briefly discusses Mexican gang activity in Canada and other training/development topics. Charts and statistics are provided on several of these topics from sources like Stats Canada and think
- Public safety costs are becoming a larger portion of municipal budgets due to higher wages and benefits for police and other public sector workers negotiated through arbitration. This arbitration process does not take into account the ability of municipalities to pay.
- Violent crime is increasing in Canada according to statistics. The federal government under Trudeau has shifted the mandate for Corrections Canada to be more focused on rehabilitation over punishment.
- Emerging technologies like analytics and data mining can help police solve crimes more efficiently by linking together related records and identifying duplicate entries, but proper privacy protections would need to be in place. Gun control laws are also a ongoing debate in Canada around further restrictions or classification changes.
Violent crime is up in Canada for the past few years. Police forces across Canada are struggling with how to deal with increase crime.
Too many public officials are not addressing the systemic with crime including lenient sentencing, the bail granting process, not providing police with the tools to do their jobs, etc.
Governance Model| Canada| Federal Government| January 24, 2021paul young cpa, cga
The document criticizes the Liberal government's record on openness and transparency. It provides a long list of examples where the Liberals have failed to be open or transparent, including on access to information requests, fiscal reporting changes, ethics violations, the SNC-Lavalin scandal, and procurement issues. The document argues the Liberals have not lived up to their 2015 campaign promise of more open and accountable government.
Governance Model| Justin Trudeau and LPC| December 16, 2020paul young cpa, cga
The document discusses ways in which the Liberal government in Canada has failed to be open, transparent and accountable. It provides a long list of examples where the Liberals have restricted access to information, failed to disclose details of meetings and gifts, scaled back performance audits, and limited investigations into matters like the SNC-Lavalin affair. The document argues the Liberals are hiding information and not governing in the open manner they had promised.
Federal Government of Canada| Governance Model| December 3, 2020 paul young cpa, cga
This document provides Paul Young's biography and analyzes whether the Liberal government has been open, transparent, and ethically sound. It includes an extensive agenda criticizing the Liberals on issues like access to information failures, fiscal reporting changes, ethics violations, SNC-Lavalin interference, court orders, fisheries management, procurement practices, and deficits. The document argues the Liberals have not lived up to their promises of open and transparent government.
2019 Election| Open and Transparent Government| Canada| August 2019paul young cpa, cga
In 2015 is when Justin Trudeau said he would be more open and transparent. This presentation provides information that people can use to assess whether or not Trudeau has been more open and transparent than previous governments.
Governance Model| Canada| Federal Government| March 29, 2021paul young cpa, cga
The document discusses numerous examples where the Liberal government led by Justin Trudeau has failed to be open and transparent as promised. It provides a long list of topics where the Liberals have limited access to information, restricted investigations, failed to provide full disclosure, and scaled back oversight mechanisms like performance audits. The document argues the Liberals have not lived up to their promises of openness and have limited accountability in many areas of government.
Public and Private Sector Unions| Analysis and Commentarypaul young cpa, cga
This document provides an agenda for a presentation by Paul Young on private and public sector unions in Canada and the USA. The presentation covers various topics related to unions including union dues, pension funding differences between private and public sector unions, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, issues facing unions, union lobbying and election support, oversight of unions, and examples of specific union activities and disputes. It includes Paul Young's biography and contact information.
All government program spending needs to go through value for money including changes to the costing model
Too many governments are not getting value for their government services.
Government needs to become lean - https://fcpp.org/2018/10/12/employment-data-shows-canadas-public-sector-getting-fatter/
Canada needs to have competitive tax rates or risk a brain drain - https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/technology-market-canada-and-the-world-march-2019
Canada needs have govts that support policies that encourage business investment - https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/business-competitivesness-canada-march-2019
This presentation looks at has happen since the Liberals took office in terms of open and transparent government and what needs to change when the next government is elected in 2019
Canada and Natural Resources Development and Export Strategy paul young cpa, cga
Canada is a keyplayer when it comes to development on natural resources in a substainable manner. All levels of governments need to put focus on natural resources including extraction, refining and fabrication,
This document provides an overview of social welfare and affordable housing issues in Canada by Paul Young, CPA, CGA. It discusses key topics like the housing affordability index, systemic issues facing housing, the impact of COVID-19 on commercial real estate and hotels/motels being converted to social housing. It also summarizes views on social housing strategies, poverty, social assistance and criticisms that government policies have not adequately addressed the root causes of high housing costs and poverty in Canada.
Paul Young, a CPA and CGA, analyzes wages and economic issues in Canada. He notes that wages have struggled to keep pace with inflation. While unemployment has dropped, businesses report difficulties filling jobs, yet no clear explanation has emerged for weak wage growth. Middle and lower income Canadians benefited most from past tax cuts. The next government must focus on tax fairness, embracing technology, resolving trade issues, addressing skills gaps, and making Canada more open and competitive for business through regulatory reform and a balanced economic approach.
Wealthiest income – analysis and commentary - Canada - 2016paul young cpa, cga
There is allot written on wealth, especially the top 1%. Many of the articles talk about the top 1% not paying their share of taxes. This presentation will discuss the top 1% and their impact to economy.
The income redistribution is part of wealth distribution. This presentation will explain the trickled down impact of income to support programs like education, healthcare and other social programs.
2019 Election| Municipal Government and Affairs| Canada| August 2019paul young cpa, cga
This presentation includes information on municipal government and affairs. The information will guide people to asking questions of their politicians when it comes to managing both the taxes and social spending with their various local governments.
Has Justin Trudeau been Open, Transparent, and Accountable to Canada?paul young cpa, cga
The document is a presentation by Paul Young CPA CGA critiquing the Liberal government's record on openness and transparency. It lists over 100 examples of ways the Liberals have failed to be open or transparent in areas like access to information, fiscal reporting changes, ethics violations, the SNC-Lavalin affair, court orders, fisheries policy, and medical procurement. The presentation argues the Liberal government has not lived up to its 2015 campaign promises of more open and accountable governance.
Government policies and issues - Municipalities and Cities - Canada paul young cpa, cga
This presentation will discuss the policies and issues facing municipalities and cities in Canada.
Municipalities are 3rd tier of government after provincial and federal government.
Open and Transparency| Liberals and Justin Trudeau| Analysis and Commentarypaul young cpa, cga
Liberals ran a platform on being more open and transparent when it came to governing Canada - https://www.liberal.ca/openness-and-transparency/
This presentation will discuss key failures when it comes to open and transparent government
Hospitality and Food Service Sector| Canada| September 2021paul young cpa, cga
Paul Young CPA CGA provides a summary and analysis of the hospitality and restaurant sector in Canada and worldwide. He begins with an overview of his background and credentials. The document then discusses trends in GDP and the hospitality sector, increasing automation in the industry, issues around staffing and employment, and current data on the food and beverage sector from Statistics Canada. It addresses the "new norm" for the industry during and post-COVID, challenges around pandemic recovery, and options for retraining and developing workers displaced from the sector.
Municipal government exist to provide programs and services at the municipal level.
Provincial governments in various municipal acts that govern how municipalities operate across Canada
Limitation on how municipal government can raise taxation
Powers over the size of government
Approximately 98% of taxation comes from the following areas
Property Taxes
User Fees
Municipal government is responsible for the following areas
Emergency Services (Fire and Police)
Infrastructure (Roads, Bridges, Sewer, Water Treatment and lighting, etc)
Parks and Recreation (pools, parks, arenas, etc)
Other areas
Morneau “"I think Canadians will make their decisions based on those economic outcomes. I think people will see Andrew Scheer does not have a credible approach for the economy and our approach to the economy is actually working," he told reporters at an event at Toronto's Ryerson University. "There are obviously continuing challenges ... people in Alberta are facing a challenge around the changing oil and gas sector. Those issues are real. But what we're also seeing across the country is significantly more people employed.“ -Source - https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/scheer-economic-address-energy-corridor-1.5138649
There many facets to the economy including how to bet get goods to market in environmentally sustainable way. The problem is the liberals never had the answers as you will see with this presentation as it focus on taxation, regulations, fdi, trade, environment, employment and innovation.
Liberals ran a platform on being more open and transparent when it came to governing Canada - https://www.liberal.ca/openness-and-transparency/
This presentation will discuss key failures when it comes to open and transparent government
The federal government ran a deficit of nearly $69 billion over the first half its fiscal year, almost $130 billion less than the treasury pumped out during the same stretch one year earlier.
The Finance Department’s fiscal monitor says the budgetary deficit between April and September was $68.6 billion, down from the $198.1 billion recorded over the same months in 2020 when Covid-19 first struck.
Source - https://www.advisor.ca/news/economic/federal-deficit-hits-nearly-69b-over-first-half-of-fiscal-year/
1. Deficit / Canada - https://www.reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/canada-records-c6857-bln-budget-deficit-over-first-six-months-202122-2021-11-26/
2. BOC / qualitative easing - https://www.bankofcanada.ca/2021/11/financial-stability-through-the-pandemic-and-beyond/
3. Inflation - https://financialpost.com/opinion/philip-cross-government-is-driving-inflation
4. Household debt - https://www.consolidatedcreditcanada.ca/financial-news/household-debt/
5. https://twitter.com/EvanLSolomon/status/1464071997286232100 Hey Evan - Sep/19 also seen higher inflation compared to Oct/15 but there was no comment from you back in Sep/19, why? https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/2019-election-cost-of-living-canada-june-2019 There was also no comment how GDP growth went from 3.0% (2017) to 1.6% (2019), right? https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/global-growth-and-the-major-issues-facing-global-gdp
6. Interest rates - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-10-27/bank-of-canada-accelerates-potential-timing-of-rate-hikes
7. Housing - https://theconversation.com/want-to-solve-the-housing-crisis-address-super-charged-demand-169809
8. Consumer spending - https://thoughtleadership.rbc.com/rbc-consumer-spending-tracker/
9. Infrastructure bank - https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/projects/2021/11/cib-hits-its-stride-with-20-projects-in-its-portfolio
10. https://globalnews.ca/news/8404028/prime-minister-justin-trudeau-bc-flood-zone/ Is @JustinTrudeau taking his surfboard? Many of us already know it will be lots of word salad and little said about all levels of government failing to safeguard assets! https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/crisis-and-emergency-management-risk-management-how-best-to-manage-risk
This document provides reasons for not voting for the NDP party, written by Paul Young CPA, CGA. It begins with Paul Young's background and credentials. It then outlines an agenda covering who the NDP is, past NDP governments, the Leap Manifesto, the economy under NDP leadership, and specific policy issues. It lists the top 10 reasons not to vote NDP, including that the NDP is anti-business, has not balanced budgets, and supports higher taxes. It then discusses additional NDP policies and critiques of NDP leadership in various provinces.
Blog – Public Safety – Overall Crime and Hate Crime
Hate crimes in 2020 for Canada are up 37% as compared to 2019.
Rising OPP costs have led to concerns by many local governments
Gun crimes continue to be an issue in Canada
This document provides a summary of key topics related to public safety and policing in Canada. It discusses rising police costs as a percentage of municipal budgets. It also examines issues with the arbitration process for police contracts, noting settlements have led to unsustainable rises in costs. The document looks at crime rate data and analyzes proposals to reform oversight of police services. It also evaluates the use of analytics and other technologies to help modernize policing approaches.
This document provides an agenda and overview of topics related to public safety and policing in Canada. It includes sections on crime rates, the number of police officers per capita, police costs, proposed reforms to Ontario's Police Services Act, switching from local police forces to the RCMP/OPP, public safety budgets, and the use of analytics in policing. Specific sources and statistics are referenced throughout to support the discussion of these issues. The document is authored by Paul Young, CPA, CGA, who provides expertise in various areas including risk management, public policy, emerging technology, and business processes.
Governance Model| Canada| Federal Government| March 29, 2021paul young cpa, cga
The document discusses numerous examples where the Liberal government led by Justin Trudeau has failed to be open and transparent as promised. It provides a long list of topics where the Liberals have limited access to information, restricted investigations, failed to provide full disclosure, and scaled back oversight mechanisms like performance audits. The document argues the Liberals have not lived up to their promises of openness and have limited accountability in many areas of government.
Public and Private Sector Unions| Analysis and Commentarypaul young cpa, cga
This document provides an agenda for a presentation by Paul Young on private and public sector unions in Canada and the USA. The presentation covers various topics related to unions including union dues, pension funding differences between private and public sector unions, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, issues facing unions, union lobbying and election support, oversight of unions, and examples of specific union activities and disputes. It includes Paul Young's biography and contact information.
All government program spending needs to go through value for money including changes to the costing model
Too many governments are not getting value for their government services.
Government needs to become lean - https://fcpp.org/2018/10/12/employment-data-shows-canadas-public-sector-getting-fatter/
Canada needs to have competitive tax rates or risk a brain drain - https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/technology-market-canada-and-the-world-march-2019
Canada needs have govts that support policies that encourage business investment - https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/business-competitivesness-canada-march-2019
This presentation looks at has happen since the Liberals took office in terms of open and transparent government and what needs to change when the next government is elected in 2019
Canada and Natural Resources Development and Export Strategy paul young cpa, cga
Canada is a keyplayer when it comes to development on natural resources in a substainable manner. All levels of governments need to put focus on natural resources including extraction, refining and fabrication,
This document provides an overview of social welfare and affordable housing issues in Canada by Paul Young, CPA, CGA. It discusses key topics like the housing affordability index, systemic issues facing housing, the impact of COVID-19 on commercial real estate and hotels/motels being converted to social housing. It also summarizes views on social housing strategies, poverty, social assistance and criticisms that government policies have not adequately addressed the root causes of high housing costs and poverty in Canada.
Paul Young, a CPA and CGA, analyzes wages and economic issues in Canada. He notes that wages have struggled to keep pace with inflation. While unemployment has dropped, businesses report difficulties filling jobs, yet no clear explanation has emerged for weak wage growth. Middle and lower income Canadians benefited most from past tax cuts. The next government must focus on tax fairness, embracing technology, resolving trade issues, addressing skills gaps, and making Canada more open and competitive for business through regulatory reform and a balanced economic approach.
Wealthiest income – analysis and commentary - Canada - 2016paul young cpa, cga
There is allot written on wealth, especially the top 1%. Many of the articles talk about the top 1% not paying their share of taxes. This presentation will discuss the top 1% and their impact to economy.
The income redistribution is part of wealth distribution. This presentation will explain the trickled down impact of income to support programs like education, healthcare and other social programs.
2019 Election| Municipal Government and Affairs| Canada| August 2019paul young cpa, cga
This presentation includes information on municipal government and affairs. The information will guide people to asking questions of their politicians when it comes to managing both the taxes and social spending with their various local governments.
Has Justin Trudeau been Open, Transparent, and Accountable to Canada?paul young cpa, cga
The document is a presentation by Paul Young CPA CGA critiquing the Liberal government's record on openness and transparency. It lists over 100 examples of ways the Liberals have failed to be open or transparent in areas like access to information, fiscal reporting changes, ethics violations, the SNC-Lavalin affair, court orders, fisheries policy, and medical procurement. The presentation argues the Liberal government has not lived up to its 2015 campaign promises of more open and accountable governance.
Government policies and issues - Municipalities and Cities - Canada paul young cpa, cga
This presentation will discuss the policies and issues facing municipalities and cities in Canada.
Municipalities are 3rd tier of government after provincial and federal government.
Open and Transparency| Liberals and Justin Trudeau| Analysis and Commentarypaul young cpa, cga
Liberals ran a platform on being more open and transparent when it came to governing Canada - https://www.liberal.ca/openness-and-transparency/
This presentation will discuss key failures when it comes to open and transparent government
Hospitality and Food Service Sector| Canada| September 2021paul young cpa, cga
Paul Young CPA CGA provides a summary and analysis of the hospitality and restaurant sector in Canada and worldwide. He begins with an overview of his background and credentials. The document then discusses trends in GDP and the hospitality sector, increasing automation in the industry, issues around staffing and employment, and current data on the food and beverage sector from Statistics Canada. It addresses the "new norm" for the industry during and post-COVID, challenges around pandemic recovery, and options for retraining and developing workers displaced from the sector.
Municipal government exist to provide programs and services at the municipal level.
Provincial governments in various municipal acts that govern how municipalities operate across Canada
Limitation on how municipal government can raise taxation
Powers over the size of government
Approximately 98% of taxation comes from the following areas
Property Taxes
User Fees
Municipal government is responsible for the following areas
Emergency Services (Fire and Police)
Infrastructure (Roads, Bridges, Sewer, Water Treatment and lighting, etc)
Parks and Recreation (pools, parks, arenas, etc)
Other areas
Morneau “"I think Canadians will make their decisions based on those economic outcomes. I think people will see Andrew Scheer does not have a credible approach for the economy and our approach to the economy is actually working," he told reporters at an event at Toronto's Ryerson University. "There are obviously continuing challenges ... people in Alberta are facing a challenge around the changing oil and gas sector. Those issues are real. But what we're also seeing across the country is significantly more people employed.“ -Source - https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/scheer-economic-address-energy-corridor-1.5138649
There many facets to the economy including how to bet get goods to market in environmentally sustainable way. The problem is the liberals never had the answers as you will see with this presentation as it focus on taxation, regulations, fdi, trade, environment, employment and innovation.
Liberals ran a platform on being more open and transparent when it came to governing Canada - https://www.liberal.ca/openness-and-transparency/
This presentation will discuss key failures when it comes to open and transparent government
The federal government ran a deficit of nearly $69 billion over the first half its fiscal year, almost $130 billion less than the treasury pumped out during the same stretch one year earlier.
The Finance Department’s fiscal monitor says the budgetary deficit between April and September was $68.6 billion, down from the $198.1 billion recorded over the same months in 2020 when Covid-19 first struck.
Source - https://www.advisor.ca/news/economic/federal-deficit-hits-nearly-69b-over-first-half-of-fiscal-year/
1. Deficit / Canada - https://www.reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/canada-records-c6857-bln-budget-deficit-over-first-six-months-202122-2021-11-26/
2. BOC / qualitative easing - https://www.bankofcanada.ca/2021/11/financial-stability-through-the-pandemic-and-beyond/
3. Inflation - https://financialpost.com/opinion/philip-cross-government-is-driving-inflation
4. Household debt - https://www.consolidatedcreditcanada.ca/financial-news/household-debt/
5. https://twitter.com/EvanLSolomon/status/1464071997286232100 Hey Evan - Sep/19 also seen higher inflation compared to Oct/15 but there was no comment from you back in Sep/19, why? https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/2019-election-cost-of-living-canada-june-2019 There was also no comment how GDP growth went from 3.0% (2017) to 1.6% (2019), right? https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/global-growth-and-the-major-issues-facing-global-gdp
6. Interest rates - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-10-27/bank-of-canada-accelerates-potential-timing-of-rate-hikes
7. Housing - https://theconversation.com/want-to-solve-the-housing-crisis-address-super-charged-demand-169809
8. Consumer spending - https://thoughtleadership.rbc.com/rbc-consumer-spending-tracker/
9. Infrastructure bank - https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/projects/2021/11/cib-hits-its-stride-with-20-projects-in-its-portfolio
10. https://globalnews.ca/news/8404028/prime-minister-justin-trudeau-bc-flood-zone/ Is @JustinTrudeau taking his surfboard? Many of us already know it will be lots of word salad and little said about all levels of government failing to safeguard assets! https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/crisis-and-emergency-management-risk-management-how-best-to-manage-risk
This document provides reasons for not voting for the NDP party, written by Paul Young CPA, CGA. It begins with Paul Young's background and credentials. It then outlines an agenda covering who the NDP is, past NDP governments, the Leap Manifesto, the economy under NDP leadership, and specific policy issues. It lists the top 10 reasons not to vote NDP, including that the NDP is anti-business, has not balanced budgets, and supports higher taxes. It then discusses additional NDP policies and critiques of NDP leadership in various provinces.
Blog – Public Safety – Overall Crime and Hate Crime
Hate crimes in 2020 for Canada are up 37% as compared to 2019.
Rising OPP costs have led to concerns by many local governments
Gun crimes continue to be an issue in Canada
This document provides a summary of key topics related to public safety and policing in Canada. It discusses rising police costs as a percentage of municipal budgets. It also examines issues with the arbitration process for police contracts, noting settlements have led to unsustainable rises in costs. The document looks at crime rate data and analyzes proposals to reform oversight of police services. It also evaluates the use of analytics and other technologies to help modernize policing approaches.
This document provides an agenda and overview of topics related to public safety and policing in Canada. It includes sections on crime rates, the number of police officers per capita, police costs, proposed reforms to Ontario's Police Services Act, switching from local police forces to the RCMP/OPP, public safety budgets, and the use of analytics in policing. Specific sources and statistics are referenced throughout to support the discussion of these issues. The document is authored by Paul Young, CPA, CGA, who provides expertise in various areas including risk management, public policy, emerging technology, and business processes.
Reforming the Public Sector for Canada| All levels of Governmentpaul young cpa, cga
This document outlines various issues facing municipal and local governments in Canada and proposes reforms. It discusses challenges such as debt, taxation, operational expenses, the pandemic's financial impact, the need for separate rural and urban strategies, issues with arbitration, infrastructure problems, the housing crisis, and funding for public services like policing, firefighting, healthcare, education, and assisted living. It advocates for performance audits of government spending and services, as well as modernizing policies around social programs, taxation, and various industries to improve sustainability, value for money, and economic growth across cities and regions.
Reforming the Public Sector| Federal, Provincial, and Local Government| Canada paul young cpa, cga
This document outlines many issues facing municipal and local governments in Canada that require reform, including debt, taxation, operational expenses, the pandemic's financial impact, infrastructure challenges, housing affordability, public safety costs, and healthcare and education spending pressures. It discusses proposals for reforming areas like public sector compensation, the arbitration system, economic development, environmental policies, and ensuring value for taxpayer dollars. The author advocates for more innovation, audits, and alignment of education with jobs. Overall, all levels of government need coordinated plans to address these issues through reforms that consider fiscal sustainability, service delivery, and crisis preparedness.
Reforming the Public Sector (Federal, Provincial and Local Government) - Nove...paul young cpa, cga
This document discusses reforms needed across federal, provincial, and municipal governments in Canada. It identifies key issues facing municipal governments such as debt, taxation, operational expenses, the pandemic's financial impact, infrastructure challenges, housing issues, and the need to reform public sector compensation and arbitration. Solutions proposed include performance audits, addressing healthcare and education cost pressures, reforming social programs and tax policies, and ensuring supplies and crisis management plans are adequate for future events. Innovation is needed to address infrastructure and housing issues. Overall reforms aim to deliver programs efficiently and fairly while supporting economic development.
Ontario needs to be restructured on how it delivers program spending when it comes to value for money
There are broken processes like arbitration that pushing additional costs on to municipal, school boards and hospitals - https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/media/new-report-broken-arbitration-system-causing-unsustainable-rise-municipal-costs
Neither Wynne nor Horwath would touch the costing model. Both believe in rewarding unions for their support.
Ontario has $15B structural deficit - http://www.auditor.on.ca/en/content/specialreports/specialreports/2018Pre-Election_en.pdf
This document outlines issues and potential reforms across multiple levels of government in Canada. It discusses challenges facing municipal governments, including debt, taxation, expenses exacerbated by the pandemic, the need for separate rural and urban strategies, issues with arbitration, infrastructure needs, affordable housing, and ensuring sustainable public safety and social services. Reforms proposed include modernizing compensation and arbitration systems, reevaluating programs and services for value, and better aligning education with job market needs. Overall, the document calls for all levels of government to work together on innovative solutions to fiscal and policy issues.
Thirty-nine percent of deadly-shootings are gang-related
Court challenge on the minimum sentences
One minimum sentence cost millions of dollars
Court system is backlog with immigration cases
This document outlines Paul Young's perspectives on reforming various levels of government in Canada. It discusses several issues facing municipal and local governments, including debt, taxation, operational expenses, the pandemic's impact, rural vs urban strategies, broken arbitration systems, infrastructure, housing, public safety, healthcare, education, lessons from the pandemic, assisted living, post-secondary education, immigration, and the need for training and development. Young provides sources and arguments for reform in each of these areas to improve transparency, accountability, cost-effectiveness and outcomes across the public sector.
Canada: Justin Trudeau Years - Analysis and Commentary - June 2018paul young cpa, cga
Trudeau is failing on major areas of his platform
Canada’s foreign relations have been set back decades as more and more governments do not want to deal with Trudeau and his team - https://globalnews.ca/news/4376037/canada-saudi-arabia-dispute-united-states-silent/
Canada middle class continues to struggle as Trudeau and his team continue to find ways to tax the middle class
Canada is less competitive today due to failed policies of the Liberals
Canada is failing on immigration due its inability to control illegal border crossing
Trudeau is not running small deficits, but larger deficits. Canada is still part of a boom cycle
Trudeau has told many groups there is no moneys for them, but
Trudeau does find money for foreign aid and asylum seekers.
This document provides an overview of municipal affairs and issues facing local governments in Canada presented by Paul Young, a CPA and consultant. It discusses the powers and limitations of municipal governments as defined by provincial legislation. It also identifies several issues municipalities are facing such as infrastructure funding shortfalls, rising OPP costs, economic development challenges, and the need for reforms like addressing arbitration. Potential solutions proposed include fixing arbitration, consolidating agencies, re-evaluating council sizes, improving capital planning, and embracing new technologies.
The document discusses whether the world needs a wealth tax. It provides background on wealth creation and taxes on the top 1% in Canada. It examines wealth taxes that have been implemented in other countries like France and finds they have largely failed and pushed the wealthy to move to other locations. The document argues that instead of a wealth tax, governments should focus on reforming tax codes, improving competitiveness, supporting economic growth, and transforming government to be more efficient. A wealth tax in places like California is also critiqued as the state already has high taxes and a large budget deficit.
This document provides a summary and analysis of policies from the NDP, Liberals, and PC parties in Ontario on issues related to the economy and public services. It includes sections on job creation, government spending, healthcare, education, municipal issues, hydro rates, taxes on the top 1%, and competitiveness. For each issue, it provides data and links to sources analyzing the impact and track record of each party. The author is a CPA who operates as a consultant providing financial solutions and analysis on various public policy issues.
Paul Young CPA CGA provides a summary of public safety and policing issues in Canada. The document discusses 2020 murder rates, hate crimes, the relationship between population growth and police staffing levels. It also addresses policing expenditures, firearms ownership, and violent crime statistics. Key issues facing crime in Canada are outlined like sentencing, bail conditions, and indigenous representation in the justice system. The use of analytics to help predict and fight crime is also mentioned. Potential next steps proposed include reforms to bail, sentencing, police selection processes, and annual audits of the criminal justice system.
Federal Government Scorecard: Justin Trudeau - September 2018paul young cpa, cga
All governments should be measure by their ability to manage social programs, economy and foreign affairs.
This presentation provide information to provide people with the ability to assess the merits of Justin Trudeau and his government
Canada is ethnic diverse culture, but illegal border crossing is starting to impact the funding of social services
The Liberals have refused to designate all border crossing illegals
Opposition questions the border crossing the government goes off on tangent saying “Opposition voted down the moneys for borders and refugees)
All the opposition as well as majority Canadians want is for the borders to be secure and that people go through the proper process to immigrate to Canada
Canada is heading to a very dangerous slope when it comes to supporting the influx of refugees.
This document summarizes the fiscal performance of the Canadian government from April 2017 to September 2017 according to a report by Paul Young, CPA, CGA. It includes information on the surplus/deficit, government transfers, program spending, economic indicators and 5 blogs discussing related topics such as GDP, military spending, refugee costs, poverty, and trade.
Similar to Violent Crime and Gun Laws in Canada - September 2019 (20)
Retail Sales and Consumer Spending Analysis and Commentary - July 2023.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
Canadian retail sales dropped 0.3% in August, the first decline since March, as higher interest rates start to impact household budgets. Seven of the nine retail subsectors saw sales increases in July, led by food and beverage retailers, while motor vehicle and parts dealers saw the largest decrease. Excluding autos, retail sales in July rose 1%, double expectations. The report suggests Canadians are tightening spending as more face higher mortgage payments and gas prices due to Bank of Canada rate hikes aimed at slowing inflation.
Addressing issues with the Public Sector Governance Model.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
The key challenges facing Australian business leaders in 2023 include:
1. Talent acquisition, retention and training staff for digital transformation.
2. Implementing successful digital transformation while managing cyber risks.
3. Adapting to changing regulations and reporting requirements.
Health risks from COVID-19, social reputation concerns, and disruptive emerging technologies are also significant social challenges impacting Australian businesses. Over the next 3-5 years, talent management for digitization, cybersecurity, digital transformation, regulatory changes, and identifying new growth opportunities will be the top challenges according to business leaders.
Global Housing Market Analysis and Commentary- September 2023.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
Summary:
Homebuilders are walking a fine line when it comes to new projects as high mortgage rates curb demand.
New residential construction, including single-family homes and multifamily, dropped 11.3% month over month in August to 1.283 million units on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to Census Bureau data released Tuesday. That's down 14.8% compared with a year ago and well below the 1.44 million units economists surveyed by Bloomberg projected.
But authorized residential permits — an indicator of potential future activity — rose 6.9% to 1.543 million permits in August from July. That was still down 2.7% from last August. Single-family permits, though, were up 2% from July to 949,000. Multifamily permits came in at 535,000.
The data reflects two opposing forces builders are trying to balance: the ongoing need for new construction to fill in limited inventory and elevated mortgage rates that are hurting their biggest customer right now, the first-time homebuyer.
"High mortgage rates are clearly taking a toll on builder confidence and consumer demand, as a growing number of buyers are electing to defer a home purchase until long-term rates move lower," Robert Dietz, chief economist of the National Association of Home Builders, said Monday in a press release after builder confidence dropped for the second straight month.
Source: https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/homebuilders-face-a-tough-balancing-act-on-new-construction-amid-high-mortgage-rates-130744368.html
Blog – What is next for the Mining Sector – September 2023
The mining sector provides critical material that support solar, wind, and lithium-ion batteries as part of the green transition. https://www.iea.org/news/critical-minerals-market-sees-unprecedented-growth-as-clean-energy-demand-drives-strong-increase-in-investment
The mining sector products play a key role with the global GDP - https://www.yicaiglobal.com/news/global-mining-industry-value-was-69-of-world-gdp-last-year-china-says
Mining practices need to be sustainable including following all ESG policies - https://www.linkedin.com/advice/1/how-can-you-monitor-sustainable-mining-practices
Other links and sources –
Lithium Supply and Price - https://zbr.com.mx/en/sin-categoria-es/lithium-prices-fall-44-in-china-due-to-lack-of-demand/138168/
Cobalt - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mahmut-karada%C5%9F-a2b7a5151_china-exportrestrictions-gallium-activity-7082603182589157376-Zrty/?trk=public_profile_like_view
Nickel https://www.eureporter.co/business/2023/09/15/stanislav-kondrashov-from-telf-ag-nickel-prices-outlook-remains-positive/
Iron-ore - https://www.brecorder.com/news/40263584/sgx-iron-ore-set-for-best-week-in-3-months
TD Bank / Metals - https://www.tdsecurities.com/ca/en/setting-the-stage-for-gold-outlook
Biodiversity / Mining - https://worldcrunch.com/green/lithium-green-energy-argentina-indigenous
ESG - https://iriscarbon.com/the-added-value-of-integrated-esg-reporting-a-threefold-framework/
Blog – Manufacturing Shipments and Orders – The United States – August 2023
Summary:
New orders for manufacturing technology in the United States totaled $353.9 million in July 2023, as per the latest report by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This figure marked a 12.4% decline from June 2023 but remained only 10.5% lower than July 2022. Year-to-date orders amounted to $2.83 billion, reflecting a 12.7% decrease compared to the same period the previous year.
Douglas K. Woods, President of AMT, noted that July is typically a slower month for manufacturing technology orders, so a slight drop was expected. However, he pointed out a notable trend: over the last two months, the year-to-date order gap has narrowed during historically slow periods. While job shops have seen decreased orders, other industries that benefited from reshoring or government investments have helped fill the gap.
Among specific sectors, job shops, the largest customer segment, placed their lowest total monthly orders since August 2020. In contrast, metal valve manufacturers recorded their third-highest monthly order value on record, last seen in September 2018, making up nearly 5% of the total manufacturing technology order value for July 2023. Manufacturers of motor vehicle transmissions continued to order machinery at an elevated pace. However, the aerospace industry continued to order below its early 2022 peaks, with hopes that recent projects like the federal government's $1.5 billion investment in communications satellites might reverse this trend.
Source: https://www.sme.org/technologies/articles/2023/september/u.s.-manufacturing-technology-orders-dip-in-july-but-show-resilience-amid-economic-uncertainty
Stock Market Analysis and Commentary for WE September 15 2023.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
Blog – Analysis and Commentary – Stock Market – WE September 15 2023
Summary:
Stocks fell Friday as investors wrap up a volatile week ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy meeting.
The Dow Jones Industrials tumbled 288.87 points to close out Friday and the week at 34,618.24. At its lows, it completely wiped out Thursday's 332-point rally.
The S&P 500 index sank 54.78 points, or 1.2%, to 4,450.32.
The NASDAQ index plunged 217.72 points, or 1.6%, to 13,708.33.
The Dow held onto a winning week. The S&P 500 and NASDAQ both closed out the week with losses.
Information technology was the worst-performing sector in the S&P 500, down nearly 2%. Adobe shares fell more than 4% even after the software firm posted better-than-expected quarterly results. Shares of Arm Holdings were lower one day after its successful public debut.
Auto stocks General Motors and Stellantis N.V. were higher Friday, while Ford Motor was about flat. Thousands of members of the United Auto Workers went on strike after failing to reach a deal with the automakers Thursday night.
Elsewhere, Lennar shares slid 3%. The home construction firm posted third-quarter results that beat on the top and bottom lines.
On the economic front, the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment survey showed one-year inflation expectations dropped to 3.1% in
September, tied for the lowest since January 2021. Also, the five-year outlook fell to 2.7%, matching its lowest since December 2020.
- Canadian manufacturing sales increased 1.6% in July, led by higher sales in food products, petroleum and coal products, and transportation equipment. Paper and plastics sales decreased the most.
- Inventory levels increased slightly while unfilled orders decreased, pointing to a potential slowdown.
- The manufacturing sector in Canada will continue to face challenges such as global economic uncertainty, rising costs, supply chain issues, climate change risks, and skills shortages.
Electricity Analysis - Canada and the OECD - June 2023.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
Summary:
Over three-quarters of the world’s total coal-generated electricity is consumed in just three countries. China is the top user of coal, making up 53.3% of global coal demand, followed by India at 13.6%, and the U.S. at 8.9%.
Burning coal—for electricity, as well as metallurgy and cement production—is the world’s single largest source of CO2 emissions. Nevertheless, its use in electricity generation has actually grown 91.2% since 1997, the year when the first global climate agreement was signed in Kyoto, Japan.
However, even as non-renewables enjoy their time in the sun, their days could be numbered.
In 2022, renewables, such as wind, solar, and geothermal, represented 14.4% of total electricity generation with an extraordinary annual growth rate of 14.7%, driven by big gains in solar and wind. Non-renewables, by contrast, only managed an anemic 0.4%.
The authors of the Statistical Review do not include hydroelectric in their renewable calculations, even though many others, including the International Energy Agency, consider it a “well-established renewable power technology.”
With hydroelectric moved into the renewable column, together they accounted for over 29.3% of all electricity generated in 2022, with an annual growth rate of 7.4%.
Source - https://energynow.ca/2023/09/infographic-what-electricity-sources-power-the-world-see-them-here-visual-capitalist/
Logistics Warehousing Transportation and Distrbution Analysis and Commentary ...paul young cpa, cga
The document provides an overview of key metrics and trends in the logistics, warehousing, distribution, and transportation sector. It includes data on consumer price index, diesel fuel costs, freight indexes, e-commerce sales, retail sales, class 8 truck sales, EPA emissions standards, trailer sales, and tonnage. It also discusses supply chain management solutions like planning analytics, blockchain, and AI assistants. Finally, it touches on topics like infrastructure spending, automation, and ESG reporting.
Retail Sales and Consumer Spending Analysis and Commentary - United States - ...paul young cpa, cga
United States retail sales rose 0.6% in August despite flat sales at internet retailers after Amazon Prime Day. Most of the increase was due to higher gasoline prices. While consumer spending has been strong, higher interest rates and a slowdown in hiring are expected to restrain purchases in the coming months. Forecasters predict the 2023 holiday shopping season could be the weakest in five years due to economic challenges facing consumers. The retail sector continues facing inventory management challenges and social governance issues.
How to improve the Governance Model for the Public Sector - United States - S...paul young cpa, cga
This document provides a summary of strategies to improve governance in government. It discusses factors that impact governance like transparency and accountability. It recommends using performance audits to assess key performance indicators and ensure recommendations are implemented. Other strategies include improving data ethics and literacy, mitigating geopolitical risks, adopting ESG reporting, and using technology like audit analytics and AI to enhance governance. The overall goal is for government to deliver programs and tax policies with value for money and transparency.
This document provides an analysis of the agriculture output and equipment sector for August 2023. It includes discussions of commodity prices, crop estimates, energy prices, food prices, farming incomes, top farming states, food processors, and the role of technology and government in farming. Key points covered include rising input costs challenging farmers, preliminary crop estimates for Canada, volatility in oil and diesel prices impacting farm expenses, and opportunities for data and automation to help address issues in the agriculture industry.
Biotech Pharmaceutical Medical Equipment and Supplies - Analysis - September ...paul young cpa, cga
This document provides an overview and agenda for a presentation on the biotech, pharmaceutical, and healthcare sector. It includes:
- An introduction and biography of presenter Paul Young CPA CGA
- An agenda covering topics like vaccine production, drug discovery, innovation in areas like storage and AI, and the life sciences strategy
- Links and summaries of information on these topics, including the top vaccine manufacturers, regulations in Canada, and growth in the pharmaceutical market
The presentation aims to discuss key areas of the biotech/pharmaceutical sector including vaccine development and production, drug discovery, innovation, and strategies for the life sciences industry. Links and outside sources are provided to support the topics in the agenda.
Better Public Safety Management using Analytics - September 2023.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
This document discusses using analytics to improve public safety management. It outlines rising public safety costs for governments and key issues facing policing like complex crimes and accountability. The document presents crime rate data for Canada and discusses building machine learning models in SPSS and dashboards in Cognos Analytics to analyze police data and forecast expenses. Finally, it lists potential next steps for crime in Canada like bail and corrections reforms, gun control, and increased police oversight.
Stock Market Analysis and Commentary for WE September 9 2023.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
What did the markets tell us this week?
1. Housing supply and costs continue to plague countries around the world.
2. Gasoline prices are on the rise that puts pressure on central banks ability to hit their core inflation targets.
3. ESG adoption by both the private and public sector is leading to both funding concerns and the overall cost of implementing ESG policies.
4. Adopting technology as part of increasing food production is facing both capital and operational funding concerns.
5. Strike at LNG facility in Australia is leading to concerns around a supply chain disruption of natural gas for EMEA and Asia.
6. The threat of China dumping batteries into markets - https://www.ft.com/content/b6038e51-7b5b-4f97-a5da-9202e71562fc
7. Adoption of generative AI has been facing many challenges related to security, privacy, and ethical issues.
8. Lack of biodiversity planning as part of the overall climate mitigation including sustainable mining, forestry, oil, gas, agriculture, and housing
9. Geopolitical issues continue to impact supply chain.
10. The concerns of recession continue to plague both the private and public sector.
11. Productivity issues continue to plague governments around the world.
Workforce Planning and Employment Analysis - August 2023.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
The document discusses workforce planning and employment analysis. It provides an overview of employment statistics in the United States, Canada, and Australia. It then discusses Sysco's workforce planning model and the role of the CFO in workforce planning. Finally, it defines autonomous finance as the automation of financial operations through software and algorithms, and provides some key statistics on its adoption.
Global Automotive - Analysis and Commentary - August 2023.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
This presentation provides an overview of key trends in the global automotive sector in August 2023. It discusses 1) sales trends in Canada, the US and globally, 2) the growth of electric vehicles and focus on reducing emissions, and 3) ongoing transformation in the industry through automation, connectivity and new technologies. Sources included discuss topics like electric vehicle production and adoption, public safety issues regarding EV fires, gasoline and car prices, supply chain challenges, and green transitions in transportation.
Global (Mining Oil and Gas Forestry and Agriculture) Analysis and Commentary ...paul young cpa, cga
The mining, oil, gas, agriculture, forestry, and mining continue to face environmental, social, and governance policy review including reporting of key metrics as part of ESG reporting cycle.
There is more focus on profitability and investment returns as part of the integrated planning and reporting cycle.
Summary:
The global economy faces what at least one forecaster is calling a mild trade recession as shipments from China slump and German factories downshift.
China’s export declines extended into August, though there were signs that the worst of a world trade slowdown may be over for the leading exporter.
Overseas shipments from China fell 8.8% in dollar terms from a year earlier while imports contracted 7.3%, both better than economists’ estimates and significantly less severe than July’s downturn.
Other data have suggested trade may be stabilizing after weakening for most of this year. Exports from South Korea also declined at a more moderate pace in August than the previous month.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-09-07/supply-chain-latest-world-trade-faces-a-shallow-recession?srnd=economics-v2
Additional sources and links:
Lithium - https://source.benchmarkminerals.com/article/falling-lithium-prices-challenge-potential-cost-advantages-of-sodium-batteries
Oil Production - https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/06/business/oil-price-goldman-sachs/index.html
Natural gas - https://www.fxstreet.com/news/natural-gas-holds-up-as-markets-in-limbo-over-strikes-202309070956
Lumber - https://www.fastmarkets.com/insights/sawmill-capacity-closures-reshape-us-lumber-supply
Critical metals - https://www.wasterecyclingmag.ca/feature/how-recycling-could-solve-the-shortage-of-minerals-essential-to-clean-energy/
Agriculture - https://www.morningagclips.com/economists-forecast-positive-end-of-year-crop-outlook-despite-warmer-midwestern-climate/
ESG - https://www.skadden.com/insights/publications/2023/09/the-informed-board/the-eus-new-esg-disclosure-rules
Ports - https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/HAPAG-LLOYD-AG-24857717/news/Hapag-Lloyd-chief-warns-of-rougher-seas-ahead-for-container-shipping-44789017/
Top destination for reshoring - https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2023/08/29/uae-in-top-10-most-powerful-passports-for-investment-opportunity/
Global Trade - https://phys.org/news/2023-09-opinion-broke-global-climate-finish.html
What is next for the Forestry Sector and Lumber Production - September 2023.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
Lumber production in Canada continues to face many hurdles
Canada forest management practices are some of the bests in the world
Canada planted over 440M in seedlings back in 2018. It is now 2022 which means close 2M seedlings have been planted.
All levels need to put more focus on urban and rural planning solutions
More work including spending on wildfire and forest fire mitigation
Canada and USA need to find a path forward to resolve the softwood lumber dispute
There needs to a better balanced between climate change policies and growing the economy in a sustainable way
3D printing for housing needs to become mainstream
More protection needs to happen with key ecosystems like wetlands, forest, and peatlands.
There is a risk of debt default if interest rates are hike over the next few months
Lecture slide titled Fraud Risk Mitigation, Webinar Lecture Delivered at the Society for West African Internal Audit Practitioners (SWAIAP) on Wednesday, November 8, 2023.
"Does Foreign Direct Investment Negatively Affect Preservation of Culture in the Global South? Case Studies in Thailand and Cambodia."
Do elements of globalization, such as Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), negatively affect the ability of countries in the Global South to preserve their culture? This research aims to answer this question by employing a cross-sectional comparative case study analysis utilizing methods of difference. Thailand and Cambodia are compared as they are in the same region and have a similar culture. The metric of difference between Thailand and Cambodia is their ability to preserve their culture. This ability is operationalized by their respective attitudes towards FDI; Thailand imposes stringent regulations and limitations on FDI while Cambodia does not hesitate to accept most FDI and imposes fewer limitations. The evidence from this study suggests that FDI from globally influential countries with high gross domestic products (GDPs) (e.g. China, U.S.) challenges the ability of countries with lower GDPs (e.g. Cambodia) to protect their culture. Furthermore, the ability, or lack thereof, of the receiving countries to protect their culture is amplified by the existence and implementation of restrictive FDI policies imposed by their governments.
My study abroad in Bali, Indonesia, inspired this research topic as I noticed how globalization is changing the culture of its people. I learned their language and way of life which helped me understand the beauty and importance of cultural preservation. I believe we could all benefit from learning new perspectives as they could help us ideate solutions to contemporary issues and empathize with others.
1. Elemental Economics - Introduction to mining.pdfNeal Brewster
After this first you should: Understand the nature of mining; have an awareness of the industry’s boundaries, corporate structure and size; appreciation the complex motivations and objectives of the industries’ various participants; know how mineral reserves are defined and estimated, and how they evolve over time.
How Does CRISIL Evaluate Lenders in India for Credit RatingsShaheen Kumar
CRISIL evaluates lenders in India by analyzing financial performance, loan portfolio quality, risk management practices, capital adequacy, market position, and adherence to regulatory requirements. This comprehensive assessment ensures a thorough evaluation of creditworthiness and financial strength. Each criterion is meticulously examined to provide credible and reliable ratings.
Seminar: Gender Board Diversity through Ownership NetworksGRAPE
Seminar on gender diversity spillovers through ownership networks at FAME|GRAPE. Presenting novel research. Studies in economics and management using econometrics methods.
Abhay Bhutada, the Managing Director of Poonawalla Fincorp Limited, is an accomplished leader with over 15 years of experience in commercial and retail lending. A Qualified Chartered Accountant, he has been pivotal in leveraging technology to enhance financial services. Starting his career at Bank of India, he later founded TAB Capital Limited and co-founded Poonawalla Finance Private Limited, emphasizing digital lending. Under his leadership, Poonawalla Fincorp achieved a 'AAA' credit rating, integrating acquisitions and emphasizing corporate governance. Actively involved in industry forums and CSR initiatives, Abhay has been recognized with awards like "Young Entrepreneur of India 2017" and "40 under 40 Most Influential Leader for 2020-21." Personally, he values mindfulness, enjoys gardening, yoga, and sees every day as an opportunity for growth and improvement.
Independent Study - College of Wooster Research (2023-2024) FDI, Culture, Glo...AntoniaOwensDetwiler
"Does Foreign Direct Investment Negatively Affect Preservation of Culture in the Global South? Case Studies in Thailand and Cambodia."
Do elements of globalization, such as Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), negatively affect the ability of countries in the Global South to preserve their culture? This research aims to answer this question by employing a cross-sectional comparative case study analysis utilizing methods of difference. Thailand and Cambodia are compared as they are in the same region and have a similar culture. The metric of difference between Thailand and Cambodia is their ability to preserve their culture. This ability is operationalized by their respective attitudes towards FDI; Thailand imposes stringent regulations and limitations on FDI while Cambodia does not hesitate to accept most FDI and imposes fewer limitations. The evidence from this study suggests that FDI from globally influential countries with high gross domestic products (GDPs) (e.g. China, U.S.) challenges the ability of countries with lower GDPs (e.g. Cambodia) to protect their culture. Furthermore, the ability, or lack thereof, of the receiving countries to protect their culture is amplified by the existence and implementation of restrictive FDI policies imposed by their governments.
My study abroad in Bali, Indonesia, inspired this research topic as I noticed how globalization is changing the culture of its people. I learned their language and way of life which helped me understand the beauty and importance of cultural preservation. I believe we could all benefit from learning new perspectives as they could help us ideate solutions to contemporary issues and empathize with others.
2. Elemental Economics - Mineral demand.pdfNeal Brewster
After this second you should be able to: Explain the main determinants of demand for any mineral product, and their relative importance; recognise and explain how demand for any product is likely to change with economic activity; recognise and explain the roles of technology and relative prices in influencing demand; be able to explain the differences between the rates of growth of demand for different products.
5 Tips for Creating Standard Financial ReportsEasyReports
Well-crafted financial reports serve as vital tools for decision-making and transparency within an organization. By following the undermentioned tips, you can create standardized financial reports that effectively communicate your company's financial health and performance to stakeholders.
Violent Crime and Gun Laws in Canada - September 2019
1. CRIME AND CANADA –
AUGUST 2019
BY: PAUL YOUNG, CPA, CGA
AUGUST 13, 2018
2. PAUL YOUNG - BIO
• CPA, CGA
• Academia (PF1, FA4 and MS2)
• SME – Risk Management
• SME – Close, Consolidate and Reporting
• SME – Public Policy
• SME – Emerging Technology
• SME – Financial Solutions
• SME – Business Process Change
• SME – Supply Chain Management
Contact information:
Paul_Young_CGA@Hotmail.com
3. AGENDA
• Crime Rate / Canada
• # of Police officer per 100,000 population
• Police Costs
• Reforms to Police Act – Ontario (Proposals)
• Switch from local police to either RCMP or OPP or QPP
• Public Safety Budget
• Broken Arbitration / Process
• Analytics and Policing
• Gun Control
• Trudeau / Violent Crime
• 2019 Election – Crime
• 2019 Election – Gun Control
• Mexican Gangs / Canada
4. SUMMARY
• Public Safety costs are becoming a bigger piece of municipal budgets
• Arbitration process is not based on the ability of the municipalities to pay
• Higher wages/benefit costs could both hikes to user feeds and property taxes as well as less money for other
programs like infrastructure.
• Many government officials will not touch arbitration process as they view public sector workers as a large
voting sector.
• Violent crime is on the increase in Canada
• Trudeau changed the mandate letters for Corrections Canada
• Too many provinces have been growing public sector payroll faster than private sector. On average it takes
1.65 private sector jobs to cover the cost of one public sector job -
http://business.financialpost.com/news/economy/public-sector-crowding-out-private-job-growth-hampering-
employment-opportunities-in-canada
7. BLOG / CRIME – CANADA
• In 2018 there were two major events: a) Yonge Street Van attack b) Danforth shooting. There has not been two large mass
killing sprees in the same year since 2014. You must go way back to find casualties that compare to what has happen in 2018.
• https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/asylum-seekers-canada-july-2018
• Mosque shooting – Quebec City - https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/quebec-city-mosque-shooting-bisonnette-
sentencing-1.4621689
• Van run down - https://torontosun.com/news/local-news/multiple-pedestrians-struck-by-van-on-yonge-st
• Danforth Shooting - https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/police-id-danforth-shooter-1.4757566 or
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/faisal-hussein-friends-1.4758969?cmp=news-digests-canada-and-world-morning or
https://torontosun.com/news/local-news/warmington-nothing-wrong-with-feeling-anger-after-danforth-shooting
• Canada mass shootings - https://www.quora.com/How-does-Canada-compare-to-America-as-far-as-mass-shootings-go or
https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/deadliest-mass-slayings-in-recent-canadian-history-1.3900241
• Vehicles - https://torontosun.com/news/local-news/toronto-police-advise-of-increased-officer-presence-downtown
• Cover up - https://www.infowars.com/is-the-media-covering-up-toronto-shooters-islamic-terrorist-motive/
• I said to a friend over a year ago that Canada is imploding due to how Trudeau is running the country. Trudeau is taking a page
out of Obama as such likely wants to implement martial law like his dad did during the 1970s -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7_a2wa2dd4 or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78CD_D4D_pE
•
10. AVERAGE POLICE SALARY – CANADA
Source - https://www.payscale.com/research/CA/Job=Police_Officer/Salary
11. SWITCH TO OPP / MIDLAND
Source - http://www.ourmidland.ca/news/police-service/yet-another-police-service-finds-no-savings-switching-opp-2017-05-18
As our mayor continues the deliberations with the OPP costing committee to determine if there are any savings to
be had in Midland by switching to the OPP, we await the recommendations and subsequent decision by Council.
Just as the failure of Midland Bay Landing was predicted by virtually everyone in the community, we see the
continued waste of tax dollars on consultants to tell us what we learned the night of the OPP quote.
OPP will cost more than our local police and we have to pay millions in severance and disbanding costs, upgrades to
the municipal police building (which was just renovated at our expense) and the extra expenses over and above the
already more expensive quote, just to receive service levels below what we have enjoyed for a century or more.
12. NEW LEGISLATION – POLICING - ONTARIO
Source - http://www.chch.com/policing-law-changes/ or http://www.iheartradio.ca/610cktb/news/wynne-liberals-to-announce-
changes-to-police-services-act-1.3403966
Key areas:
• Oversight Board
• No pay to suspended officers
• Communities can move certain
work done by police to other
departments
What is missing:
• No discussion on arbitration reforms
• No discussion on the cost multiplier for OPP
policing costs
• No discussion on reforming pay/pensions
• No discussion how the oversight board would
be funded
13. AUDITOR-GENERAL OF ONTARIO – OPP COSTING MODEL
• Source - http://www.auditor.on.ca/en/content/news/12_newsreleases/2012news_3.10.pdf or http://www.auditor.on.ca/en/content/annualreports/arreports/en14/409en14.pdf or http://nationmun.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/Minutes/43-%20December%2012/15.6%2020161202%20ENG%20OAPSB%20Zone2_OPP%20Billing%20Model%20Final.pdf
14. PUBLIC SAFETY / FEDERAL
Source - https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/2016-pblc-rpr-trrrst-thrt/2016-pblc-rpr-trrrst-thrt-en.pdf
15. PUBLIC SAFETY SPENDING / FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
Source - https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/dprtmntl-prfrmnc-rprt-2012-13/index-en.aspx#a7
16. BLOG - TERRORISM
• It is amazing the government says they are concerned for the safety of Canadians and yet says little on how it will handle the 60 so called ISIS fighters. Here is information on ISIS:
• http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/01/americas/edmonton-vehicle-attacks-investigation/index.html - ISIS attack on a police officer
• Goodale again is blaming Harper - https://www.facebook.com/michellerempelmp/videos/1622101751182471/
• Public Safety is not tracking when intervention is used for radicals - http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/deradicalization-canada-isis-fighters-program-1.4414999?cmp=news-digests-canada-and-world-
morning
• Criminal Code – Genocide - http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-46/section-318.html - There are sections were people can be tried for genocide
• ISIS is using refugees to infiltrate various countries - https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/dec/02/islamic-state-recruiters-targeting-refugees-in-europe-counter-terror-experts-warn
• War Criminals - http://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/malcolm-trudeaus-de-radicalization-approach-is-dangerous
• Goodale and ISIS - http://www.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=1270704&playlistId=1.3694003&binId=1.810401&playlistPageNum=1#_gus&_gucid=&_gup=Facebook&_gsc=ih4qhd
• ISIS attacks – at least 143 attacks in 29 countries including Canada - http://www.cnn.com/2015/12/17/world/mapping-isis-attacks-around-the-world/index.html
• ISIS may go into heading as part of regrouping - http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2017/11/hundreds_of_fighters_in_isis_convoy_allowed_to_escape_raqqa_with_weapons.html. We have
tinder conditions in the middle east that can flare up at any time.
• Middle East will always be about different sects - http://www.macleans.ca/politics/how-the-push-to-defeat-isis-sparked-a-new-battle-in-iraq/. Iraq major groups are Sunni, Shiite and Kurds.
• USA and Russia join with the UN cut off funding for ISIS - https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/us-and-russia-join-forces-at-u.n.-to-choke-off-isis-money-supply-587887171880. The problem
is that governments in the middle east as well as Africa countries that have ties to terrorist groups. These same groups receive foreign aid - https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/foreign-aid-
transparency-and-accountability-october-2017
• Blame Harper - More blame to Harper as poor, poor Trudeau got confronted on his stance on terrorists - https://mobile.twitter.com/anastef62/status/933459715689820160
• More lone wolf attacks - http://www.hometownlife.com/story/news/2017/11/02/rise-lone-wolf-insiders-view-terrorism/824620001/. Many of these lone wolf attacks are inspired by terrorist groups
like Hezbollah, Hamas, Boka Haram, etc.
• We will continue to see groups come out of hiding to pick their battles - https://www.dawn.com/news/1370551
• It is very hard to de-radicalised people - http://www.bloggingtories.ca/forums/post112453.html.
• Source - https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/terrorism-threats-november-2017
17. BROKEN ARBITRATION PROCESS
Source - https://tobybarrett.com/columnarticles/2012/09/fixing-ontarios-broken-arbitration-system/ or https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/media/new-report-broken-arbitration-system-causing-unsustainable-rise-municipal-costs
• In Windsor, where they’ve been waiting since 2006 for a final
decision on their negotiations with firefighters, an arbitrator
awarded the firefighters’ union a $7.3 million “interim” wage
increase of nearly 13 per cent.
• In Owen Sound, firefighters received a total wage hike of
more than 10 per cent in a three year contract.
• The Mayor’s coalition – including Norfolk’s Mayor – penned a
letter in May advising that, “some municipalities policing
costs have doubled in the past five years alone. …The
matter becomes worse for small urban and rural
municipalities as they must rely on the Ontario Provincial
Police model that limits their control even more than those
municipalities who have their own force”
• The fact is with a million-plus employees, and one out of
every three workers considered an essential service,
Ontario’s salary and benefit costs make up more than half of
all budget expenditures. Further, while the economy is barely
growing, many unionized public servants continue to receive
pay and benefit increases.
• After years of watching the Ontario government ignore the
growing problem, it’s high time to fix a broken system that
awards unaffordable contract settlements to unionized
government employees. The recently proposed Ability to Pay
Act from the Official Opposition is our attempt to do just that.
ith one year to go until municipal elections in the
fall of 2018, the Canadian Federation of
Independent Business (CFIB) released its annual
BC Municipal Spending Watch report today,
showing that local government real operating
spending outpaced population growth nearly four-
fold between 2005 and 2015.
The report also reveals a large part of
unsustainable rises in municipal operating
spending is driven by a broken collective
bargaining compensation system that, if left
unaddressed, will cause large tax and fee
increases for local residents and businesses.
“Business owners, like other British Columbians,
value and respect the dedicated people in
municipal police, RCMP, and fire protection
services. The current system for setting
compensation is, however, clearly broken and
causing unsustainable increases in municipal
costs,” states Richard Truscott, Vice-President,
BC and Alberta.
18. GUN CONTROL
Source - https://twitter.com/SpencerFernando/status/1021950929367650304
19. POLICING AND ANALYTICS
• Source - https://www.ibm.com/news/ca/en/2011/06/28/y592236g08258o05.html
TORONTO, ON and VANCOUVER, BC, June 28, 2011—Police in British Columbia are joining an
increasing number of public safety organizations throughout the world who use advanced software
from IBM [NYSE:IBM] to mine, share and extract intelligence from data. Police Records Information
Management Environment for British Columbia (PRIME-BC) has selected IBM analytics software to
improve police investigative and prevention programs and respond to crime and emergency
situations more efficiently.
In its first multi-police jurisdictional implementation, IBM's technology will analyze the more than four
million records in the PRIME-BC records management system used by all of BC's municipal police
departments and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police detachments. The IBM Entity Analytics
capability will help to eliminate duplicate entries and match partial or intentionally inaccurate
information.
"Establishing accurate identities and understanding relationships between individuals is an
important step in law enforcement," said PRIMECorp General Manager Russell Sanderson. "IBM is
helping us turn data into intelligence to solve and fight crime, and in the process, significantly
increase officer safety and reduce public risk."
Multiple entries on a single individual can lead to fragmented and incomplete intelligence and
potentially dangerous situations, if a query fails to reveal a person's history of violence, mental
health issues, or criminal record due to inconsistencies in the way data such as name or date of
birth was recorded—for example "John Doe" vs. "John B. Doe." Some estimate as many as one in
five records in PRIME-BC's database are duplicate entries.
20. CASE STUDY – MANCHESTER POLICE
Source - https://www-935.ibm.com/industries/government/solutions/analysis-analytics-law-enforcement.html
21. GUN CONTROL
Source - https://globalnews.ca/news/4095772/matt-gurney-gun-control-canada/
On the face of it, for instance, I don’t see any harm in
enhancing background checks for would-be gun
owners, or those seeking to renew their licences. And
I certainly see nothing wrong with requiring even
private sales of most rifles and shotguns (which are
generally no longer registered in Canada) to include
validation of the purchaser’s firearms licence. The
government might still find a way to screw up the
execution — the Liberals’ record on smoothly
implementing gun control measures is, to put it mildly,
bad — and I don’t really see how some of this is
practically enforceable. But the notions are fine.
I’m more skeptical of the government’s plan to turn
over the classification of guns to the RCMP. Guns in
Canada fall into three classifications: non-restricted
(most rifles and shotguns), restricted (most handguns
and some rifles) and prohibited (certain handguns and
rifles, typically those that would be commonly, if not
quite accurately, called “assault rifles”). In theory,
there are clear definitions for each of these
categories, but certain guns have long been weirdly
classified at a higher level than you’d expect on the
whims of political office holders.
Trudeau has no clue
what he is saying
about C-42
https://www.youtube.c
om/watch?v=K25TXB-
cqAs
22. LIBERALS NEW MANDATE – LIGHT ON CRIME
Liberals weak on crime approach:
• Terri McClintic – child killer – transfer to healing lodge December 2017 - https://globalnews.ca/news/4491689/tori-stafford-killer-healing-
lodge-terri-lynne-mcclintic/
• Khadr killed a USA soldier awarded $10.5M dollars - https://globalnews.ca/news/3589498/omar-khadr-compensation-canadians-poll/
• Edmonton Mall assault – Syrian – acquitted - https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/soleiman-west-edmonton-mall-water-park-assault-
decision-1.4736694
• New Commissioner and Liberal direction - https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/prison-commissioner-goodale-kelly-1.4811408 “The letter
instructs Kelly to address the needs of different groups of offenders, including black Canadians, women, young adults and seniors."It is
important that services, interventions, assessment tools and correctional approaches be tailored to address the full diversity of CSC's
population, and that this diversity be reflected in CSC's staff and management," it reads. – This is from Ralph Goodale” or
https://www.timescolonist.com/correction-services-head-marching-orders-less-segregation-more-engagement-1.23422302
• Violent Crime is up under the Liberals - https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/180723/dq180723b-eng.htm
• Liberals have done little review when it comes to granting bail conditions - https://www.pressreader.com/canada/toronto-
sun/20180920/281496457197871
• Changing court proceedings - https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/liberal-crime-justice-reform-1.4598480
• Weak on deporting criminals - https://globalnews.ca/news/4087292/canada-deporting-dangerous-criminals-ineffective-still-here/ - Trudeau
always said a Canadian is a Canadian
• Drunk Driver and healing lodge - https://torontosun.com/news/provincial/recommended-healing-lodge-sentence-in-fatal-drunk-driving-crash-
a-joke
• Bus killer released - https://globalnews.ca/news/4360713/lawsuit-over-greyhound-bus-beheading-in-limbo-10-years-later/
23. TERRI MCCLINTIC / HEALING LODGE
Trudeau is less than accurate
• McClintic was moved Late 2017 –
Liberal were the official govt
• Liberals gave a new mandate to Anne
Kelly to look at alternative methods
for treatment
• Liberals have revoked Harper’s tough
on crime sentences
• Liberals are about feelings including
social re-engineering.
Rodney Stafford on the move -
https://globalnews.ca/news/4498748/to
ri-stafford-father-killer-transfer/
24. DANFORTH AND FREDERICTION SHOOTINGS
• Trudeau shows within two days of a mosque shooting, right https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-reaction-
mosque-shooting-1.3957938
• Trudeau/Bushie
• https://globalnews.ca/news/4022425/colten-boushie-justin-trudeau-appeal/
• Yet other events it takes nearly a week for Trudeau to show up, why?
• Fredericton Shooting - https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/fredericton-shooting-police-justin-trudeau-
1.4782506 (Two days)
• Danforth Shooting - https://globalnews.ca/video/4360770/prime-minister-trudeau-lays-wreath-at-site-of-danforth-
mass-shooting (over a week - https://www.thestar.com/news/danforth-shooting.html
25. 2019 ELECTION
Who do you trust more when it comes to crime?
@justintrudeau who allows criminals to serve out sentences in healing lodges
https://globalnews.ca/news/4688742/terri-lynne-mcclintic-transferred-grand-valley/ or could not grasp
the law changes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0A-J_aN5uto
@andrewscheer who part of govts that was focus being tougher on crime!
Source - https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/canada-is-weak-on-crime
26. 2019 GUN CONTROL
Liberal Leader @JustinTrudeau says a re-elected Liberal government would ban semi-automatic assault weapons and
allow municipalities to restrict or prohibit handguns.
@andrewscheer was part of a government that was tough on crime
Gun violence will not change unless there are tougher laws including bail conditions!
https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/2019-election-crime-and-public-safety-canada-august-2019
Why is gun control
now important
Where is the oversight of Gun / RCMP Lab –
https://vancouversun.com/news/crime/rcmp-labs-
make-more-cuts-to-firearms-testing-impacting-
some-criminal-cases
27. JUSTIN TRUDEAU AND MEXICAN GANGS
Source - https://globalnews.ca/news/3578905/justin-trudeau-mexican-visa-more-criminals/
28. TRUDEAU LITE ON CRIME
• Trudeau changed the mandate for Corrections Canada - https://www.csc-scc.gc.ca/about-us/006-0006-en.shtml . New mandate led to
violent criminals being sent to healing lodges
• Trudeau revoke many of Harper’s laws - https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/how-the-supreme-court-is-dismantling-one-of-the-key-
parts-of-stephen-harpers-legacy. Trudeau was never about fixing the legal system, but using the legal system to pander for votes –
• Trudeau made changes to jury selection and pre-trial hearings not base on facts, but emotions -
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/canada-criminal-code-changes-jury-selection-1.4961744
• Bail conditions need an overhaul to ensure that there is proper review when it comes to releasing people on bail -
https://nationalpost.com/pmn/news-pmn/canada-news-pmn/baloney-meter-will-tougher-penalties-for-gang-members-make-canada-safer
• Trudeau has put the criminals over the victims with his approach to minimum sentencing - https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/mandatory-
minimum-sentences-liberal-trudeau-harper-government-1.4103855
• Trudeau made changes based on boushie trial without proper consultation - https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/0212-na-stanley
(Trudeau meddles in the judicial process when he wants to pander for votes!
• Liberals have done little to address hate crimes - https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/statistics-canada-2017-hate-crime-numbers-
1.4925399
• Trudeau has done little to curb violent crime - https://globalnews.ca/news/5667325/canada-crime-rate-2018-statistics-canada/
• Homicide rate has hit 10 year high under Trudeau - https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/stats-can-homicide-rate-1.4914646
• Trudeau and his government never had the answers when it came to the legal system. The next government will need to review all areas
including corrections Canada, bail conditions, sentencing, gun laws, etc.
29. WHAT’S NEXT
• Tougher laws for people that used guns to commit crimes
• Tougher deportation of violent criminals
• New mandates when it comes to handling criminals as part of rehabilitation
• Time to bring back chain gangs
• Reversing Liberal changes to jury selection
• Review all laws including impaired driving
• Review bail conditions
• Review sentencing
• Review of DPA process including moving the AG to department outside of the government.