Comments for Jennifer Pollock Calgary http://www.jenniferpollock.ca Jennifer Pollock in Calgary former Liberal candidate Calgary Centre and Calgary West Sun, 01 May 2011 23:05:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 Comment on Worthless Enmax investment raises serious questions about company chaired by Richardson by admin http://www.jenniferpollock.ca/2011/04/richardson-stock-promoter-company-suspends-operation-enmax-loses-2million/#comment-20 admin Sun, 01 May 2011 23:05:29 +0000 http://www.jenniferpollock.ca/?p=176#comment-20 Hi Elizabeth, The Liberal party platform and budget has provision for investing in innovative technology and the Renewable Power Production Incentive, which was cancelled by the Harper Conservatives. Our issue is not with investing in innovative green technologies, which we whole heartedly support, but rather Mr Richardson's divided loyalties. The allocation of the federal government grant was aligned with government criteria and was reviewed and found acceptable by the Ethics Commissioner. What has come to light in the past week is troubling and has not been investigated as of yet. Richardson is the Chair of a Public company that has suspended operations. Our public utility, Enmax, has lost $2 million and so has Ottawa Hydro. Investors, voters and Calgary city council have questions for Mr Richardson. See link below. <a href="http://www.jimletourneau.com/2011/05/dyd-what-i-learned-about-my-mp/" rel="nofollow">Voter's Blog on Richardson's stock promotion and financial dealings</a> Hi Elizabeth,
The Liberal party platform and budget has provision for investing in innovative technology and the Renewable Power Production Incentive, which was cancelled by the Harper Conservatives.
Our issue is not with investing in innovative green technologies, which we whole heartedly support, but rather Mr Richardson’s divided loyalties. The allocation of the federal government grant was aligned with government criteria and was reviewed and found acceptable by the Ethics Commissioner. What has come to light in the past week is troubling and has not been investigated as of yet. Richardson is the Chair of a Public company that has suspended operations. Our public utility, Enmax, has lost $2 million and so has Ottawa Hydro. Investors, voters and Calgary city council have questions for Mr Richardson. See link below.

Voter’s Blog on Richardson’s stock promotion and financial dealings

]]> Comment on Worthless Enmax investment raises serious questions about company chaired by Richardson by Elizabeth Huculak http://www.jenniferpollock.ca/2011/04/richardson-stock-promoter-company-suspends-operation-enmax-loses-2million/#comment-15 Elizabeth Huculak Sat, 30 Apr 2011 17:46:27 +0000 http://www.jenniferpollock.ca/?p=176#comment-15 While there may indeed be some important questions to be asked and answered in this situation, I am disappointed by your suggetion that Mr. Richardson as a member of parliament should not be encouraging government investment in innovation, knowing that innovation does have risk. You assertion that this is a "protection of taxpayers money" question is absurd. What would your position be if the investment been wildly successful? I have been a Liberal supporter and had hoped that by supporting a Liberal candidate that I could count on a thoughtful, informed appoach to a climate change strategy that must include technology innovation like Streetlight Intelligence. Governments and public utilities have to make these investments in nergy conservation and clean energy. There must be an understanding that there will be some failures. While there may indeed be some important questions to be asked and answered in this situation, I am disappointed by your suggetion that Mr. Richardson as a member of parliament should not be encouraging government investment in innovation, knowing that innovation does have risk. You assertion that this is a “protection of taxpayers money” question is absurd. What would your position be if the investment been wildly successful?

I have been a Liberal supporter and had hoped that by supporting a Liberal candidate that I could count on a thoughtful, informed appoach to a climate change strategy that must include technology innovation like Streetlight Intelligence. Governments and public utilities have to make these investments in nergy conservation and clean energy. There must be an understanding that there will be some failures.

]]> Comment on Vote for the Internet by Ryan http://www.jenniferpollock.ca/2011/04/vote-for-the-internet/#comment-6 Ryan Wed, 13 Apr 2011 02:08:03 +0000 http://www.jenniferpollock.ca/?p=127#comment-6 Open Internet access and net neutrality isn’t mentioned in the official Liberal platform issued by Mr. Ignatief. It is however spelled out and quite clear in the NDP platform. Is this as important an issue as you seem to believe it is for your entire party or merely a talking point? Open Internet access and net neutrality isn’t mentioned in the official Liberal platform issued by Mr. Ignatief. It is however spelled out and quite clear in the NDP platform. Is this as important an issue as you seem to believe it is for your entire party or merely a talking point?

]]> Comment on Vote for the Internet by Ryan http://www.jenniferpollock.ca/2011/04/vote-for-the-internet/#comment-5 Ryan Wed, 13 Apr 2011 02:05:59 +0000 http://www.jenniferpollock.ca/?p=127#comment-5 Open Internet access and net neutrality isn't mentioned in the official Liberal platform issued by Mr. Ignatief. It is however spelled out and quite clear in e NDP pla Open Internet access and net neutrality isn’t mentioned in the official Liberal platform issued by Mr. Ignatief. It is however spelled out and quite clear in e NDP pla

]]> Comment on Vote for the Internet by Jim http://www.jenniferpollock.ca/2011/04/vote-for-the-internet/#comment-3 Jim Tue, 12 Apr 2011 01:29:43 +0000 http://www.jenniferpollock.ca/?p=127#comment-3 Resounding applause. I would also add that Internet access is a vital part of our economic strategy and will only continue to grow in value over time. Resounding applause.

I would also add that Internet access is a vital part of our economic strategy and will only continue to grow in value over time.

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