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Treat Canadians with more respect continued from p.28 er economic times. They needed to continue to suggest that ability and needed to balance the books as promised. In the world of business, there are some things that are out of your control. The same applies to government. The world collapse of oil prices had a devastating effect on the financial strength of Canada. The main reason the government could not balance the books was because of the oil collapse. A more transparent government would have acknowledged that reality and have the confidence the electorate would take that into consideration when deciding to award them another term in office. Better to not balance the budget and communicate openly than change the way the country's financial success is measured. So, the arithmetic and politics continue. The pre-budget TFSA contribution limit was $5,500 a year. Double that and my calculation is the new limit would be $11,000. The new limit is only $10,000, which is not a doubling. One might argue this is only a rounding error. My thoughts are this is much more: It is a political error and an error in judgement. Politics means trying to convey a positive image to the voters. That's especially true in an election year. All parties do it. Consider this to be one of the less attractive sides to the way democratic governments work. My political wish list includes politicians from all parties treating Canadians with more respect. To be more honest and open with the way they communicate. Stop putting a spin on what you do and how you serve all citizens. Last week's budget was a sales pitch. We deserve and expect better. -- Submitted by Peter Watson, MBA, CFP , R.F .P ., CIM, FCSI., Certified Financial Planner 29 | Thursday, April 30, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com GTAA Annual Public Meeting The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) hereby gives notice of its Annual Public Meeting relating to the management, operation, and maintenance of Toronto Pearson International Airport (Toronto Pearson). The GTAA manages and operates Toronto Pearson which served approximately 39 million passengers in 2014. Information about the GTAA and Toronto Pearson is available at www.torontopearson.com. The Annual Public Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at 1:30 p.m. in the Sheraton Gateway Hotel (Alpine Room), adjacent to Terminal 3. Parking will be validated. By Order of the Board of Directors Selma M. Lussenburg Corporate Secretary Was your house dressed for the polar vortex? CHOOSE ENERGY-SMART UPGRADES AND SAVE! This spring, Union Gas will give you up to $2,500 to outfit your house in smart, energy-efficient style. With the Home Reno Rebate, you'll get cash back for energy-saving upgrades ­ like a new furnace or added insulation, for instance. See how you can renovate and save at uniongas.com/homereno. CALL A PARTICIPATING CERTIFIED ENERGY ADVISOR BEFORE STARTING YOUR RENOVATIONS. Amerispec of Canada 1-866-284-6010 Barrier Sciences Group 1-866-333-3920 BuyWise Consulting 1-866-296-9473 Direct Energy 1-866-627-6483 Eco Advantage Energy Advisors 1-855-449-2387 Elora Centre 1-866-865-7337 The Energuy 1-888-442-9577 EnerTest Corporation 1-877-327-1504 Green Venture 905-540-8787 REEP House for Sustainable Living 519-744-9799 Ridge Energy Consultants 1-888-236-5116 Some conditions apply. Please go to uniongas.com/homereno for complete terms and conditions. HOME