The economy is in a downturn. People across Canada are worried about losing their jobs, their savings, their homes. The US – our biggest trading partner – is in much rougher shape than Canada and that’s worrying people to.
So what has Michael Ignatieff done this summer? Well… he gave up his European vacation.
According to the Globe and Mail:
Liberals defend Mr. Ignatieff, saying he has been touring the country, meeting the grassroots. As well, he did not take his usual holiday in Europe, spending time instead in Ottawa in July, working on his speeches and his platform.
Indeed. While Canadians across the country are tightening their belts and stretching their dollars further in an effort to weather the biggest economic crisis since the Great Depression it seems that Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff’s biggest sacrifice was passing on his “usual” holiday in Europe.
Usual vacation. As in customary. As opposed to say, “once in a lifetime” or “special” or “we’ve saved up for a few years and are finally going on” vacation.
And then Liberals wonder why people think Ignatieff is “out of touch” with Canadians.
- Rafael.
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