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Politicians are standing in the way of affordable energy

But we also have any number of other policies and legislation implemented and supported by the federal government to discourage or prevent exploration and development of Canada’s abundant oil and gas resources. These are resources that, if exploited properly, would make energy in Canada more affordable for all. The Trudeau/Singh cabal don’t want them exploited though. They want them locked in the ground. 

The surest way for them to do that is to make it nearly impossible to build pipelines: the lack of new pipeline infrastructure in Canada means we can’t move more oil and gas – either within Canada, to the US, or to our coasts to go abroad.  Existing pipes are full, so producers can’t produce more to put in them. But the market wants more product.

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Extending life of Accessible Taxis on today’s agenda at Licensing Committee

Licensing and Standards staff have recommended a temporary 3-year extension on the life of customized Accessible vans in a report which will be considered today as part of the General Government and Licensing Committee meeting. The GGL Committee meeting is scheduled to start at 9:30am; Taxi News will post the video live stream when it becomes available.

This item, #GL32.29, is one of the final items on the agenda.

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Industry, media slam “online only” training for Vehicle for Hire drivers

Online-only training for Vehicle for Hire drivers in Toronto continues to get slammed by Taxi industry members, as well as mainstream media outlets including the Toronto Star.

Beck Taxi Operations Manager Kristine Hubbard spoke with 640 News’ Kelly Cutrara on June 28th and disputed all suggested that an online program with focused on customer service is training enough for professional drivers, Taxi or rideshare.

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