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I suggest it is time for the Liberal government to pull back on their charitable giving around the world and follow the old adage that ‘charity begins at home’ — meaning ‘charity exists because of the will of taxpaying Canadians’ as it should! 

There! I finally said it!

I’m sure some would argue that every developed country gives money to less-developed countries under the auspices of charity, more formally categorized as foreign aid.

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But let’s just be realistic! This reincarnation of a Liberal government simply has a ‘spending problems and foreign aid falls into that category. I can only wonder if this spending is truly altruistic, or simply an avenue to gain popularity and favour with certain foreign leaders?   

More of everything we Canadians use on a daily basis is becoming taxed; from heat and electricity in our homes, to the fuel in our vehicles and the food we put on the table. 

It just might be time for Canadians to offer more benefits at home to address Canada’s growing needs and looking out for Canadians First! 

Or do governments need to take a serious look at cutting some of those taxes and simply spend less with more care?  Worse yet, do we even know the benefits of all that money we are handing out? 

How much is it leading to enhancing their war efforts rather than lessening poverty and improving the lifestyle of their people?  

Are we helping them become ‘more self-sustaining’ or ‘less self-sustaining’?

The big question is, has all this foreign aid simply become a crutch? Is it now just expected?  Have we contributed to their continued need and expectations? 

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Shane Wenzel

Shane is the President & CEO of the Shane Homes Group of Companies and the namesake. Shane's responsibilities include strategic direction for the companies, policy advice for the building industry through BILD Calgary, and political involvement through the Alberta Enterprise Group on the economy, making him an industry leader in his field. Shane's sales and marketing background comes from growing up with two entrepreneurial parents, Cal and Edith, and participating in a business advisory group. On the personal side, Shane considers himself a bit of a "tech junky" and social media influencer on various platforms. He's also proudly apart of the LGBTQ community.