PROVINCIAL PC GOVERNMENT ASSUMES THAT IT HAS ENOUGH SUPPORT TO DO WHAT IT WANTS TO THE PEOPLE OF ALBERTA AND NOT HAVE TO ANSWER TO THE PEOPLE.
PROVINCIAL PC GOVERNMENT LINED IT'S OWN PERSONAL POCKETS BY TAKING EXCESSIVE RAISES IMMEDIATELY AFTER MOST RECENT ELECTION, WITHOUT MENTIONING THE RAISES DURING THE  ELECTION,AT A TIME WHEN LARGE NUMBERS ARE LOSING JOBS IN ALBERTA.
Uncontrolled exploitation of the tar sands and the economic distoration and envrionmental destruction make it beyond impossible for me to ever vote for the tories.
I like the stance they took to protect our rights to the Oil Patch and the strength that Stelmach is showing to the Federal gov't concerning our resources
They show time and again how they prefer to sleep with big oil.
reducing health care benefits for seniors
The refuse to do anything productive. They are the party of status quo. They bet the farm on the oil industry and look where that has got us? They have no vision for the future because they think oil will work for them as long as they work for
Had 117 years of Ralph Klein in the past.
Not shared profits with residents. Cut health benefits in the past and just now stopped charging for health care without improving benefits.
Eddie the Errand Boy bungled the royalty issue.
Eddie the Errand Boy  bungled the royalty issue.
Indicating they might have to cut services to balance the budget
They changed the royalty rates to get votes.
While the Government hasn't been the best, they have at least been the most sensible of the 3 with budgeting.
Their failure to save more in the Heritage Savings Fund.
voted themselves a 34% raise and set a low royalty rate for oil companies
being more careful with the health system policy
changed the royalty policy with the oil industry
actually it's more what they haven't done.  As far as I can tell, they have done exactly nothing about the current economic crisis.  As well, rather than trying to fix things, they have forced investment dollars and jobs in the oil and gas sect
as stated in my previous response.  i will never vote for them again. the Rhinoceros party could do better.
Their failure to address the problems of access to the medical system particularly the availability of family doctors.
Their actions and efforts to continue with the development of energy related projects and to encourage the use of coal for which there is many years of available reserves in contrast to natural gas and light conventional oil.
Dropping health care premiums for a start.
Introduced higher royalties on oil companies.
Gave themselves massive pay rises last year
screwed the oil co. by raising royalties
They have been reasonable about taxes, but Ralph Klein was the best ever.  Those cheques he sent out will live forever in people's memories.
Done something I don't feel they are very responsive to the economy
Royalty policy, creating a single health board,taking an arrogant attitude since they won a large majority-Ron Liepert especially-not recognizing that it's time to support the most vulnerable by using the Heritage fund.
Stop being so f...ing arrogant and recognize that workers in the oil and gas business are losing their jobs and need the immediate support of their government.
continued patronage appointments no understanding of the environment issue reckless spending but very little help for high need areas
hiring this man from Australia to run Alberta Health Care as well as cutting medical benefits for seniors
cutting medical benefits for some seniors
Been off continent for 6 weeks so somewhat behind in new policies
reducing prescription drug support for seniors.  Out of touch with seniors.  They really do not know where they are going amd cater too much to the oil companies.
The Stelmach government has lost touch with the seniors in this province as well as the common voter.
Handling of oil and gas royalties companies pay.
Support for oil and gas industry during difficult economic times. Plus continuation of Capital Expenditures - such as the South Calgary Hospital
the huge wages the government gave themselves
the wage increase and the way Stelmach acts like he is above everyone
Eliminated Provincial Health Care Payments
they have ignored the environment completely.
their obsene raises,when they have done nothing for alberta voters
For me it would be funding the HPV vacine for the appropriate age group actually having sex rather than Junior High kids not doing it.
They sent me the silliest response I have ever seen to a "real question".
CHANGING THE ROYALTY STRUCTURE FOR THE ENERGY INDUSTRY
How they stand up for Alberta on the national stage.
Their lack of help with crime in Alberta Their unwillingness to stop the Human Rights Tribunal abuses Their overall ineptness in handling the oil and gas industry
If they abolish the Human Rights Tribunals, at least make it look like they know what they are doing with crime and cut their salaries; organizing the Alberta economy for this era would help too
failed to reduce distortion in the Alberta economy by refusing to slow tar sands expansion at its peak.
failed to manage the Alberta economy, resulting in our biggest boom/bust cycle yet.
funded too much operating costs with royalties from non-renewable sources
medicare reviews, new hospital, investment in research
Bungled environmental concerns and budget/finance issues.  Lied.
Not looked after our health care system. I don't like the route it is travveling in. It is fast becoming a many tiered system and if you have money, you get the best service, you don't you get poor service. We are a rich province and should not
They have taken money out of middle class peoples pockets and put it in to the upper class peoples banks, and I don't think that is the right way a Govt. should operate. Klien started it and I don't doubt for one minute that he did not profit f
They're really "stepping-up to the plate" on healthcare reform, and in a very positive way. They are protecting our say on a national level and not letting the "power" provinces (Ontario & Quebec) run over us
They're working hard.  They're keeping their election provinces.  We have some very good cabinet ministers
The Premier puts his mouth in motion before he puts his brain in gear.Touts spending cuts then flip flops and his Oil Royalties increase has proven to be a no brainer.
The Alberta government has allowed one of the world's greatest environmental disasters (tarsands) to unfold.
Because of the tar sands project, and the lean toward a two-tier health system....I would NOT support the present government.
cutting back to avoid going into deficit
Not helping out the city of Calgary in the funding of policing and the war on gang crime
The premier publicly stated that there would be no cut back to services , like health , education , ETC.
They clarified that provincial services will be maintained , unlike Ralph!
behave less defensively re: the dirty tar sands; and more responsibly - its dirty but we need 'em
they have mismanaged health care and are not telling people where the surplus money went
screwed up the surplus and are not willing to help home owners
New Royalty program. It does nothing to make companies want to do business in Alberta. Considering that Alberta has done well financially over the last few years, we should not bite the hand that feeds us.
Not helping major urban areas with problems like more police officers and not helping to pay for better/greener public transit.
Gave themselves a raise in these times.  Screwed up the oil industry with their royalty plans, Messed up Health care
The PC's in Alberta have had 65B in surplus and all they have done is spend on increasing the size of Government and done nothing for the workers. Ed Stelmach is a Donkey.
Ed Stelmach is a loser. He has done nothing to lower taxes or cut the size of his friends in Government. I will spoil my ballot before I ever vote PC again. Stelamch is an idiot.
Lack of environmental initiatives, too much global criticism of the tar sands, too little concern for the small community.
Spending is out of control and yet the middle class is worse off than ever.
There lack of economic stewardship over the last decade
not showing leadership and making the big changes  taking out the problems,required  for health care delivery improvement
Hired someone from Australia to head the Health Super Board where they have a half-public and half-private health care system
Threaten to cut back wages of the civil service.  Also, I am leery of their plans for our public health care system, i.e. increase privatization
Basically doing nothing positive or proactive regarding any major problems concening healthcare, education, the environment etc etc etc
If they continue to do nothing I will continue to vote against them (as usual)
They made the stupid blunder that I would have expected from the Liberals or the NDP and killed the goose that laid the golden egg by raising royalty rates at a time when our neighbouring provinces were finally getting out from the socialist in
Failure to plan for the proper implementation of energy projects. Constantly changing health policies, a sign of poor long range planning.
Apparent inaction during the financial crisis
Increase royalty rates so much they are chasing exploration and production out of province
They mismanaged the surpluses and didn't plan for the obvious economic downturn that many economists forecasted a year ago.
The lack of conservative spending and overal management
Negative to the people - putting in automatic pay raises, the 'normal' person doesn't get this and it's the tax payers money; the tax payer should vote for their raises.  Negative to the people - allowing natural resources to leave the province
They have destroyed democracy in this province - I would NEVER vote for them
Health Care and having an economy beyond Ft. McMurray
The royalty review . The Alberta goverment got greedy and know the people have to pay for it .
The royalty review .I do not agree with it I think the goverment got greedy .
The raises they gave themselves is one issue, but that has apparently been resolved.  The increase in royalty rates which may or may not have been a good thing but most people now think it was not.
OPENESS OF HOW GOVERNMENT IS DOING IT'S BUSINESS.  YOU CAN'T WORK BEHIND CLOSED DOORS AND NOT TELL THE GENERAL POPULATION WHAT IS HAPPENING.
HOW HEALTH CARE HAS BEEN ADDRESSED BY MR. LIEPERT
Brought in a new royalty framework at the worst economic crisis in the past 80 years AND refuses to budge even when the evidence of the damage is obvious to everyone.
Ed Stelmach has demontrated incompetence from the start but people are only starting to realize it after he put the hottest economy in Canada into the tank by his stubborn belief that the province is entitled to more Taxes/royalty from its reso
The gov't developed a long term spending plan
changes to health administration, failure to handle environmental concerns
their total lack of concern for the environment in order to speed up oil sands development
The Provincial govt. supports the tar sands projects, and people want the jobs those projects offer. The tar sands are increasing economic opportunies in Alberta. That's nice, but a lot of us would like to see a more regulated approach.
royalties and other policies related to oil
the health care hiring and money wasted make me NOT vote for them
Their continuing inability to act with regards to the economy.
Their catatonia only reinforces my decision to NOT support them.
allowed oilsands expansion to proceed unchecked at the cost of public health and safety- shirked Canadian representational duties to fly overseas to sell an industry's products for them.
Sending out mixed signals over the economy, deficits, cut backs and MLA salary grab and having no clear path forward
changes to the royalty payment structure
The provincial government has not been fiscally responsible for many years now.  THey have plundered the Heritage Saving Trust Fund.  We are giving away our natural resources and we do not promote secondary industry which would put higher value
Yes, the Alberta Tory government will be defined in the future by what it has NOT done for the province.  However, it did not have an accurate vision for the province and did NOT prepare its citizens for the future economy.  We are still on cru
higher prescription drug costs for seniors
higher drug costs for seniors is irresponsible
The changes in the oil and gas Trust companies
allowing the citizens to obtain AHC at no cost
Continued to spend on infrastructure Gotten rid of the Regional Health Authorities Revisited the Oil Royalty issue Made themselves available to all Albertans
Created the Provincial Land Use Framework, something that is long overdue
Many people have been concerned about the increase in royalties oil companies may have to pay - although this is probably not the reason for most layoffs in the province it might be viewed as such.
My view of the current provincial government improved somewhat when they permitted healthcare funds to go to midwife assisted births.
extreme lack of long-term planning regarding resource revenues
not have caved in to the threats from  the mostly foreign oil companies and for giving them a two billion Dollar gift thanks to our Premier whom they bought earlier on! our premier's greatest interest seems to be in himself! he is a great con m
the Health Minister's reorganization of the health regions, answerable to the minister, and cutbacks to seniors. The province's defensiveness about oilsands development and poor environmental action. The lack of planning with all the money spen
The lack of planning about environmental impact about resource development will certainly help me decide.
Plenty of unhappy oil patch workers that did not agree with the new royalty rates. They were required but bad luck timing wise for Mr. Stelmach
(not yet) IF the provincial government demonstrates foresight, insight and direction in the current economic challenge (right not it appears to be unsure, wavering and without any clear sense of where to go
Stelmach has made it clear that Alberta will not stand for any policy that will tax Albertans disproportianately,IE a carbon tax in any form.
Maintained the low tax conservative approach to government.
Invest the heratage fund back into our provence.
The handling of health care in this province.  Even strong conservative  I know are not liking what they see
giving themselves a 30% pay increase right after the election
After several years of high oil prices and the government with a surplus, it seems very strange that our province is suddenly in financial trouble.  It makes me wonder what kind of people have been looking after our money.
The amalgamation of various Health Boards into one super board.
A general lack of concern or apparent communication with the grass roots and an arrogant way of doing business.
The strange way that they have restructured the health care system.
Poor planning by the governement means the economic downturn will be felt by the average person again just like in the 1990's.
The abdication of their responsibility for the environment in favour of their uncritical support for the oil and gas industry.
Poor planning, no saving for future, squandered oil boom revenue
Talking about government layoffs and job losses
cutbacks...change in drug policy for seniors.
Will not ask union employees to accept wage cut.
All a snake, jackass or bluebird has to say is that they are conservative and Albertans will vote for them.
As a retired teacher I can say they hijacked my pension and my salary a number of years ago and I have no idea how secure my current pension is as they are the guantors...sigh...
Failing to control their spending under current economic conditions.
Failing to control the province's spending under the current economic conditions.
I strongly disagree that newcomers to our province should get the same free health care benefits and I. I have lived here and paid for the present hospital and infrastrutures, citizens should have to live here for a minimum of 10 years before t
The Provincial Government is Not properly FUNDING the Social Safety Net causing a bad financial world crisis to have an even more profound impact.
Announced incentives for small and mid size oil companies
they are trying to control medical costs
Very gradually recognizing that in punishing the petrochemical industry they have done themselves an enormous financial injury.  But then, Ed never was very bright.
The reductions to health care and the dismantlement of our health care system.
They're supposrting Oil companies with tax payer money
Oil Royalties, unifying the health boards and the need to respond to Gangs
The changes to the Alberta oil & gas royalty structure
Support for oil and gas industry regardless of impact on environment
They continually demonstrate lack of vision, lack of integrity, lack of competence, abundance of secrecy.
junket to texas that cost $32,000 for a day
poor use of public funds,  not a good idea
cutting back health care coverage for some procedures
They are leaning to much away from the major city requirements.
Premier Stelmac and his government do not seem to be able to confront and solve any problem in a wise and knowledgeable way.
they probably are still getting vote for giving back money to Albertans in the past
the royalty issue has affected the oil industry in a big way
Done major damage to the oilpatch by getting greedy and unreasonable in regard to royalty rates
de-insuring of medicial procedures in Health-care
they are only concern about the health of the oil companies.
Giving cabinet and other office-holders an obscene pay raise in 2008.
Almagmating the regional health authorities.
The good example they set by not accepting their annual salery increase.
change royalty rates forced o&g companies to leave province
Announced more delisting of health services
Waffling on the royalties issue and the previously mentioned delisting as well as the formation of the superboard for health with no clear idea of how it would function
Change Oil Royality structure, and Health care issues
The new royalty plan was viewed as positive by the public initially - it is in some question now. If the province cuts back service the new royalty plan will take some of the blame.    The jury is out on the centralized health board - if it l
making provincial payments for seniors' prescription drug purchases dependent on income.
Their policies are better than the alternatives in Alberta. The Liberal and NDP have not had decent idea since I can remember.
They Strongly went in the wrong direction in their GREEN File. Carbon Sequestration is clearly not an answer to CO2!! It is a Budget Breaking attempt to rescue a DEAD OIL DREAM!!
obscene 34% pay raise little environmental control
Talk of changing our senior drug plan and now talk of delisting some medical procedures. Too secretive.
They basically have done "nothing". Huge raises for themselves last year now talking about big cutbacks, are they cutting back and giving back the huge raises they got? The royalty mess has scared oilwell drilling out of the province what are t
speculation about delisting health care services
standing up against ottawa attempts to rip off alberta resource revenue
They mismanaged billions of dollars of oil revenues  and Heritage fund for the past 20 years. Our heritage fund should be 20 times the amount it is.They pissed it all away and say that must get money from there substanable fund. I wish another
The government should be more transparent.The premier said right after the election he would not send our bitumen to USA for processing.He said it was like selling the top soil from Alberta.Last week he was in Texas saying we have the bitumen a
The Provincial Government has failed to build a fund comparable to that built by Norway.
Implemented a change to the Oil & Gas Royalty structure.
Allocated 2 billion to Carbon Capture & Storage.
Cater to the rural voters by putting money to small oil & gas producers so that rural hotels & cafes will get oilfield workers in them!
Cater to the rural voter who have move "bang for their voter" than the urban areas
apathy and idecision - or stalling on a decision - or several
a party for and of the privileged, a party without a vision, a party not committed to Canada, a party lazy and feeling entitled, a party that promises spending to get votes before an election and then fails to honour its promises after the elec
1.  Revised royalty structure for energy industry. 2.  Eliminated health care premiums.
Increasing of oil and goas royalties without any thought to the state of the current economic situation/
Feel they did not show they had a plan that went beyong the next year and did not make  good use of past surpluses by investing in the future.
Craete a longer term plan that does involves adressing some of our long term issues eg, diversification, Health Care, city infrastructure.
Gave major oil industry too big a tax break and then mismanaged the tax dollars that they did get rather than put some aside and invest in Alberta's future. Squandered the resources as though there was no end to them while telling the people th
They have kept to a far right agenda which suits the uneducated voters in AB.
They have kept to a far right wing agenda, which I abhor.
use rainy day funds to help seniors, fixed income and children.  what the hell is the fund there for if you never use it?
They have a leader thats a numb skull who gave themselves a 30% and their worker 4.7%.
go on a nonsence spending spree  for them selfs
Generally, when they make decisions that are sensible and not about getting votes necessarily, then I like that.  When what they do is so obviously geared towards sucking up to the voter or just plain poor judgement, then I have a tough time su
We Albertans are watching carefully to see how the change in the Health regions changes are going to affect us.
if it keeps watching the federal gov't for any thing that it might do to take Alberta's economy down just to make up to Ontario and Quebec.
They have proven once again that they are on the leash of oil companies
Well, virtually all their actions are in opposition to my beliefs, but if they implemented the NDP platform, I'd probably vote for them.
steady the ship and maitain the course as tough as it might be we all need to do our bit
there are numerous blunders from this 40-year-old Conservative Government: failure to save during good times, recent centralization of the Health Care System and continued musings about privitization, no plan to tackle huge infrastructure defec
environmental failures is the top negative for me
messing up the royalties issue not stepping forward about environmental issues the health care snafus not enough funding for education
Oil Sands issues, they stand behind Fort McMurray and that is what this County needs.
ercb's tailings pond regulations aid for junior oil and gas cos.
Considering removing certain proceedures from the health care system.
Consideration of the removal of certain procedures from the health care system.
THEY TOOK A PAY RAISE AT THE WRONG TIME WITH THE ECONOMY TANKING
they must must back down on their royalty tax grab from the oil and gas companies and they must state that they made a mistake
The government stand on pollution and cleanup in Fort McMurray area.
I prefer the Conservatives and they are tring to keep costs under control
By continuing on with the royalty program.  They could have delayed its implementation, but did not.
Tightening Expenses Dealing with Small Oil / Gas Co.s
they can not make up their mind if they are doing things right or wrong
quit listening to the people and running us by order in council
They remain soft on companies that do environmental damage and backed down somewhat on the royalties charged to big oil companies.
The raises that they took in 2008 was a big mistake. The Health issues are a concern
Erosion of Universal Health Care by that idiot Ron Liepert
They are still going ahead with non-upgraded bituim exports to the States. Stelmach himself said this is akin to stripping the topsoil off the family farm. If so ...why is he going ahead with this, especially with all the protectionist rhetoric
They have shown a lack of resolve to the U.S. pipeline carrying jobs to the south as well. In a recession....shame!!!
hardheaded adherence to ideology instead of doing what is best for all Albertans
indecision! the provincila government should be our champions on the federal level.
They have neglected to develop a long-term plan for all ALBERTANS, not just the energy industry.  Our province lacks a strategy that is multi-dimensional.  Our "success" depends far to heavily on the price of oil and does NOT take into account
Created Alberta Health Services "super board".
The government eliminated health care premiums and also had been keeping some of the surplus in a contingency fund to deal with economic downturns like the one we are facing now.
Destroyed the health boards/regions, gave them hefty severences,hired someone new at great cost, want to cut types of coverage offered under health care which would have be affordable if they left things alone!
The plan to end paying prescription costs for seniors 65 and older
continually backing the oil companies against the environment and health and property rights of the average Albertan
Many conservative policies....cutbacks, ignorance of city issues....votes are based mainly in rural communities....fear of privatization of healthcare
Increasing royalties was bad for the provinces oil and gas industry.  $1.2 billion in the industries hands would have been spent on wealth creation, jobs etc. Less money in the governments hands makes for the best economy.  Especially for Alber
Further negative policies to Health and cutbacks to seniors.
They have not changed at all..  same old same old!!!!
Their announcements of their spending plans.
How they tax and how they spend that tax money.
They failed to follow through on increasing the gov't share of oil revenues.
They continue to give tax breaks and support to the oil industry which made huge profits when oil prices have been through the roof in recent years. They also have not controlled how much they spend in administration costs.
got rid of alberta healthcare co pay but is limiting the services
The government's track record on fiscal responsibility and environmental protection has helpded me decided NOT to support them.
Transparency and honesty about their goals, actions, and proceedings.
Increase of royalties on natural gas ande oil at a time when commodity prices are collapsing and the economy is stressed.  Activity is leaving for BC & Sask where governments are supportive to business.
refusal to adapt policy to reflect the current economic environment.
Appointing Ron Liepert as Minister of Health and his subsequent very arrogant actions in downsizing the Regional Health Care system especially dismantling the good work being done in Edmonton
They are managing many areas in an effective way, particularly education.
Stelmach seems to have no plan or direction.
I would like to see more funding for infrastructure at this time - schools, roads, hospitals - including new starts and much needed repairs.
They appear to be listening to the public more
1. Morton or Dinning should have been Premier.  2. Stelmach needs to get better council.  3. Stelmach needs to learn how to communicate his intentions better.  4. He needs to have someone write a bio. on him so we might have some idea of who he
I may not support the Gov't because of the 'smoke & mirrors' of this Royalty change esp. in these times.  The rigs going to BC and Sask from Alberta which has always been a good place to do Gov't.  Unfortunately, it all depends on what the othe
OIl and Gas royalty structure not looking so good now.
Their use of air planes to fly ministers at an enormous cost. Their handling of the health issues in the province. The handling of the royalty taxes in the oil and gas industry.
handling of past surplus's within the province then having the threat of cutting back medical services.  Also the constant changing of the 'rule book' for oil and gas companies.  Original royality review... then to consult albertans on what the
implementing the misguided Royality charges .
Screwed up the Oil Patch by getting greedy and the delisting of drugs and Health services.
In my opinion since Mr Stelmach asked for a 20% increase in royalties from the oil companies, that is when we started to have problems with consistency of work and companies choosing to drill anywhere but Alberta.  That in turn affected many fa
Announced that public sector (Nurses, Teachers, etc.) contracts would be honoured this year despite the economic difficulties
Considering finacial support to junior oil and gas companies while contemplating cutting back basic health benefits to Albertans
the new Royalty review.  It has cost our junior oil companies to move out of the province ....Its insane that they still can't get it!!!!! THAT is a big problem!!!
Very soon after the last election the government raised their income by large amounts. I vowed at that time that I would never vote for them again.
Made actual progress on environmental issues rather than focus on PR
Most of their actions since being elected have ensured I wouldn't vote for them.
Alberta Pharmaceutical Strategy and how it will affect drug coverage for seniors as well as the delisting of some benefits
I hope that the new cuts to medicare coverage that are being "considered" will make people think twice before voting conservative yet again...
Well, the aformentioned possible cuts to medicare coverage, but mainly the "no brakes" approach to oilsands developement and the "oil companies over citizens and, especially, farmers" attitude Stelmach has repeatedly demonstrated.
The Stelmach government had the opportunit ot move the decision making process, if not out into the public, at least to the caucus.  There is still too much decision with consultation.
the royalty rate review ... and their flip-flopping over how it's implemented
If the gov't continues to cut medical coverage they will lose voter support
The creation of a business and/or non-medically qualified dominated supr health board that has not been  described by the Government as a whole relative its intended goals and outcomes  -- its means testing Senior citizens relative to medicatio
backing down on the royalty issue by compensation big oil with incentives, subsidies and grants, in essence giving what little we gained back and more
Starting to make cuts when only 6 months ago we were riding high on the hog.
For better of for worse, they are trying to protect tar sands development at all costs.
Encouraging tar sands development regardless of the costs.
It would be smaller because of fears they are engendering in health care and management of the economy, job creation, and management of the environment
It is more what they have not done but their action to threaten seniors drug support and delist osrvices for others definitely affects many albertans and me, negatively.
Nothing...this Government continues to do nothing but ride the coatails of the Oil Companies and big business and does nothing else to help anyone else.
They have basically fumbled the ball as far as the mandate goes, which they got from the voting public. They had an opportunity to affect change and they sold out to Big Oil. Fuck Them. Labour Boy.
Specifically, they refused to sponsor my application for funding for my 4th year in Carpentry, when they are crying about a shortage of Trades people. I will vote for a pro-union government such as we had in B.C.
The attacks on medical benefits and seniors' benefits.
changing the amount of royalties we take from oil companies
throwing money at us....as in Ralph cutting cheques for everyone
They brought in that ridiculous carbon tax (which goes up even higher on July 1 of this year) and they're involved in attempting to bail out the stupid Olympics
Isn't this the same as the previous question?? I'm not inclined to support the Liberals anymore because of the carbon tax and the Olympics.
recent tax issues, such as the green levy, we are taxed to death in this country, its ridiculous
Burying the BC Rail case, not attending sufficiently well to homelessness, implementing the regressive gas tax, and remaining out of touch with middle and low income British Columbians (i.e. arrogance).
Arrogance as exemplified by number of days the government has been in session to attend to the province's problems; this is but one example.
cancelling the fall sessions in legislature
cut back on services for mentally disabled people, cut back on welfare and increased the number of homeless living on the street, cut back on services for abused children, given themselves massive raises, put the Olympics ahead of the people in
- 2010 olympics, since Vancouver is now on the hook for millions - gas tax - have not met health care goals
Announced the start of twinning the Port Mann bridge.
My economy is still very good and I think that the Campbell admin have something to do with that. BC overall is still strong and only the media have caused major consumer unconfidence.
common sense usually in the fore. Don't buckle to criticism
They should have explained the reasonings behind some of their hard decisions.  It has not always been clear.
Their position on same-sex marriage, hate-speech, abortion and dealing with the economic crisis.
Lack of clear communication or no communication. No time in the House
helping to reduce homelessness in Vancouver
The P3 projects, the winter olympics in 2010
They keep putting their foot in their mouth and giving the opposition areas to challenge them.
They have totally ignored any input on any subject where the public has had input.
I would accept the Provincial Liberal Party's decision not to run in the next election.
locally promoting developments such as Jumbo resort
got us out of the mess the NDP put us in.
doing a good job at handly all the affairs.
No Fall sitting of the Provincial Legislature, and the Olympic cost overuns and what that has meant to the residents of BC.
I WILL support the provincial government. Because although I have never lived in BC during the NDP's years in office, I have many friends who have, and those years were some of the most horrendous they ever endured. Deficits, major Union proble
Acting arrogant by not having a session of parliament for 8 months
Having tunnel vision when it comes to the olympics and not taking care of other problems
Coming clean on all the scandals - CN rail, Doug Walls affair, lobbyist regulations, Olympic budget overruns, Ken Dobell's continued involvement with the current government, senior bureaucrat raises, shall I go on?
Announced that they will run a deficit and will spend some of our tax money on infrastructure projects, homelessness and job creation
Infrastructure and job creation in that heavy construction and road building industry...they are well paid jobs and I need some friggin roads and bridges to get to work on without spending 2 hours a day in my damn car!
- Potentially the gas tax, although I support that (although not this implementation. The gas tax money is not going into green infrastructure or research and a lot of it is going to reimburse oil and gas companies to keep their profits up. Boo
I will not be supporting the government. They are So Creds in liberal clothing. Their policies of supporting corporations over people is hurting us.
The decision to four-lane The Port Mann bridge rather than consider alternative solutions. There are other problems.
There are so many things. -Carbon Tax -Power lines through Tsawwasssen while ignoring other options -Purchasing new ferries from Germany -Running a freeway through Burns Bog
they are not NDP (and have lowered taxes)
Private power projects endagering the environment and the fisheries. Winter Olympics funny numbers and huge excesses. General Hubris. A dangerous disregard and enforcement of environmental laws extant. A disregard of the electorate exceeded
To date, reasonable provincial income taxes, not unreasonable property tax controls, fairly good user-pay policy models.
Their economic platform of public/private partnerships seems to be falling apart as private companies are much less willing to invest in infrastructure.
Abandoned my town, Kitimat, by allowing Alcan to sell power instead of insisting that the company continues to smelt aluminum. Alcan has been able to lay off nearly half its workforce in town & close down part of the smelter because the Provinc
They've been economically prudent, for the  most part, and the unions don't like that, especially the health care workers and teachers, who used to be professionals, but are no longer.  They are now just union lackies.
little support - the whole Olympics idea has been a disaster from the beginning.....especially, but not just because, with the market turning - the negative after effects will be felt for a long time... fiscally, they are probably more savvy -
Olympics....I don't want these politicians to have prominent places when the O.'s come to town - I would love it if these individuals actually had to pay with their own assets towards the debts they have accrued.
Cut health care, lowered funding for education
maintained their course and doing what they can to minimize the Olympic fallout engendered by the money crunch world wide.
I don't like the direction they are taking in regards to our province. They have sold too many of the provinces holding to private companies.
Implementation of the Carbon Tax and Liberal's negative stance on BC-STV
They handed out big raised to the top bureaucrats.
When the provincial governent fired all healthcare workers and replaced them with contractors and when they close public owned long care facilities when they promised extra beds when the private companies started building long term facilities.
Campbell remarked on the Senate appointments that the Senate should be abolished.
the Premier has acted like a leader and expressed concern for the nation as a whole in the consultations onthe budget
screwing with the teachers, charging tolls on new bridges
The provincial government is not stepping forward to assist Vancouver in this 2010 Olympic mess.  Vancouver is going to be stuck with insurmountable debt due to slack/inefficient civic & provincial government representatives.
They have not done anything totally shattering. When you don't totally F**k it up you get some points in my mind.
screwed the people in many ways!  hospitals & care....roads....education....pay & benifits  etc.!!!!!!!
Lied about the olympic spending and plan to bring in Gag law before the election
budget over-runs for the 2010 Olympics; maybe the carbon tax
carbon tax , olympic overruns,their arrogance,cutting taxes then increasing service charges
carbon tax,olympic overruns,tax cuts then increasing service charges
For one example, the huge cost overrun on the new Convention Centre
The Premier's showing up at every event to make a comment or an announcement. Who's actually doing any administrative work in Victoria? Why do we never see the Lieutenant-Governor at events, or are the media simply uninterested in covering him?
Closing down parliament and hiding from the public did nothing for their credibility. Shame on them.
They pretend they are Liberals when in fact they are Conservatives...as has been proved in the last week. No to Mulroney and Harper...both are Bush wanna bes.` That ship has sunk..finally.
Not enough 'visible' effort to provide housing for the homeless
Hosting the olympic winter gammes in the Province
Introduction of the carbon tax Change native policies to cave in every time the natives complain
Same answer as before.  However, if they got rid of the carbon tax and quit worrying about the Gordon Campbell political legacy I would feel better about voting for them.
Well organized and innovative solutions.
Botched announcement of public service senior manager increases; downplaying economic challenges
Their reliance on Public-Private Partnerships to build mega projects is starting to backfire. The new Vancouver convention centre is over budget and the new ferries are turning out to be lemons.
Yeah, everything I just said, plus a handful of conflict-of-interest scandals involving government ministers, has left no question in my mind that I will not vote for the current government.
Large salary increases given to members of government
They seem to have convinced people that they can handle the budget better in hard times.
They gave away BC Rail, they gave away rivers to private power projects and are forcing Hydro to buy their power at inflated prices, they gave away thousands of hectares of forest land to WFP, and the list goes on and on.
Employee contracts signed for a 4-year period.  Good control of the economy.
Gordon Campbell plays things way too close to his chest.  I don't think he even consults much with his inner cabinet.
An endless number of things.  Mostly, the undemocratic ways in which this government makes decisions.  And, its playing around with the Olympic budget numbers, the lies, the overruns, the covering up
failure to build social housing, letting homelessness rise
Refusal to invest in a universal child care system for BC parents
The huge increasing cost of the Winter Olympics
Wrong choices on the construction of the Canada Line to YVR; Not being truthful about how they are going to do the new bridge from Surrey to Vancouver [twin or a new bridge]. NOT  being upfront on the real cost of the 2010 Olympics.
See answer to the previous question where a written respone was needed not a choice answer.
Let the city of Vancouver borrow as much money as it wants to finish the athelete's villiage.
By offering the municipalities grants to build low-income housing, if they will provide the land to build them on.  Unfortunately, our local politicians are from the old boys' club and won't take advantage of this.  I'm assuming because it woul
Over the years the liberals have been in office they have taken away Legal Aid, made welfare applicants wait six weeks after applying before getting their first cheques, introduced the six week "training wage" for new employees, privatized liqu
attempted to bring more business, better business practice and private Enterprise into the province and got rid of some obsolete public sector practices
the involvement in the olympics, tax payers should not be on the hook for any costs, we did not have a choice to have the olympics here
The budget overruns for the Olympics -- and bidding to host the Olympics at all.
Totally ignoring the environment. Giving secret approval to more fish farms, still allowing raw log exports and changing tree license areas to be converted for development. Lying about Olympic expenditure
Putting to much money into the 2010 games .
They have aggressively put an action plan into place for economic recovery - they are mindful of cutting taxes
Looked after the public fianaces in a mindful way.
I like there fiscal policies. The alternative is too ghastly to contemplate.
move on environmental issues--not enough, but some
Supported the Federal government's recent budget
Timing of the bailouts for Olympics and Port Mann construction will be blamed on the Liberals but the NDP but it is simply unfortunate timing. The BC Liberals didn't cause the economic failure of the world but the NDP will spin it that way so t
How they are dealing with the FSA test battle with the teachers union.
Everything Gordon Campbell's government does, tells me that I will never vote for him or his party.  His stances are completely anti-thetical to how I view the world.
The carbon tax is the last straw.  This government is wasteful and shameful.  Premier Campbell's Hawaiian escapade with drinking and driving is indicative.  I have never forgiven the BC Liberals after they legislated a rollback of the HEW worke
Too much for lower mainland and Olympics. Has not spread venues to Island or other outlying venues
it's mainly their cutbacks to social services and education
They refused to honor union contracts.  Held wages back in the good times.  I can just imagine what will happen now in the bad times.
need to be a little bit more open about timing of important announcements
The government is being run in a business-like fashion with fiscal responsibility and I respect that.
All this private enterprise just for the sake of it - one example - liquor stores sold off when they were profitable to the general revenue - but had to be privately owned - plus the sell off of the rivers that I've already mentioned
1.  Support for Olympics, a 3 week event not benefiting most British Columbians and accruing huge overruns, including Convention Centre and Olympic village. 2.  Promotion of the Gateway Project, which flies in the face of even the Liberal part
They are not the NDP, which is the only other choice.  I don't feel the NDP under Carol James has what it takes to govern the province at this time.
While they are taking a fairly proactive approach to the health concerns they are not addressing the sad state of a shortage of residential care beds for seniors in need. My wife just passed away after about 7 weeks in the hospital awaiting a b
I think I heard that they are proposing to spend more on infrastructure etc to try and help some of the comung jobless problems.
Put us in debt over those $#%^ Olympic Games.
closed schools, hospital beds, vied for the Olympic Games
They just announced housing for the homeless
The fiasco over the olympics, too much hiding of the real costs and possibly lying
Destroyed the Health care system, gutted the welfare system, favored its friends on every occasion (ie sale of PGE), and in general lied in its teeth at every step of the way!!!!
Campbell and his cohorts are crooks--I will never vote for them!
allowed vancouver to borrow money for olympic village problems
The "green tax" was stupid Ignored the forest industry
All the cost-overruns for the 2010 Olympics
They've made too many cuts to our social programs for me to be able to support them
Supporting the Federal Conservative govt.  both the recent budget and there antics in December closing parliament early and avoiding a non-confidence vote.  This implies they are content with lack of attention to unemployed, elderly, poor, fami
Align itself with the Federal conservative party.  This makes me more inclined to NOT vote Liberal in BC in the next provincial election.
Lack of affordable housing for the homeless and quality of care for seniors plus lack of daycare facilities, etc., etc., etc.!
I agree with Liberals that we should be a user-pay province for new bridges and not a an all-share province in bridge costs.
By trying to help the environment with a carbon tax.
Continue their environmental programs  gas tax etc.
Massive overruns on olympic spending have made them more unpopular as there is less finding for other things that matter more.
Continued their privatization agenda, with BC Hydro, Health care, and the requirement that major projects have to be considered as P3's
Carbon Tax; Not controlling the inflated cost of living & real estate (and resulting poverty/homelessness) properly.
Appropriate and prudent fiscal management coupled with a lack of the extreme scandals which plagued the NDP for its recent years of power
Prudent fiscal management, including not bowing to calls to increase minumum wage to "livable" levels - it was never the intent that those living on minumum wage would be able to fully afford a living - it was intended as a starting point for s
Sell out of water rights (IPP's) to foreigners...GE, Ledcor.
Olympics cost over runs will work against them
deficit spending. The fact that they did not anticipate the financial meltdown yet they insist they know how to address it. I have been studying the issue for several years. I saw it coming. I know how it happened. What I hear the politicians s
Tell everyone that the government needs to spend too much tax revenue on government projects.
they have garanteed the 2010 expenses will be paid
it is run by an arrogant self centred man who doesn't listen to anyone
They have completely disgusted me with their arrogance
Their involvement in providing forms of financial support for Vancouver's winter Olympic financial problems.
The province allowed the city of Vancouver to borrow money for the Olympics without the consent of the people
Will never vote for Campbell. He is a drunk driver who should have been charged. Since that event, I refuse to support him. He is a criminal who does not deserve my support. With another leader I would vote for the Liberal party.
they are arrogant and out of touch, and they lie to us all the time - for example, pretending that there are not Olympic cost overruns.
they obviously don't care about working families, so it's easy to decide to vote against them
been more open about the cost and impact of the Olympics
mismanaged the Provincial social safety net and healtrh care system
the positive move towards helping the environment - yes, I mean the tax.
They seemed to have enabled the province to move ahead on a fairly even keel on most fronts.
The 2010 Games, tearing up the HEU contracts. Hospitals are filthy now. I'm a retired nurse. Our HEU cleaners were trained in chemical cleaners & how to clean. I've heard horror stories about how dirty hospitals are now.
nnothing absolutely nothing. The provincial governments is ready to spend millions for security for these stupid olympics but they can't make affordable housing for the poor. Instead they make it impossible for a person to get ahead. I'm experi
Supported business. Supported the Olympics in Vancouver. Stood up to the health care unions in Bc.
Far too much pandering to the Conservative government in Ottawa
Gordon Campbell is a liberal in name alone. He's catering to  conservative views and elements, since (not surprisingly) conservatives no longer have a viable party
Not enough support of arts, or public libraries and literacy, short sighted support of 2010 winter olympics
the Olympics boondoggle - the only people benfitting from it are the politicians and the VIP's who get to play the role of big shots during the event.  A waste of taxpayer money (and that's a lot of money).
Their failure to listen to their constituents and the Premiers dogmatic attitude
Allow raw log export, permit fish farms.
poor record on protecting the environment
they appear to have taken seriously climate change
lied to us about the real cost of the Olympics
All laws seem to bash working men (and women) and to only help business.  Far too one sided.
Indicated that whatever over-runs there are for the Olympics, the people of BC will cover them.
Perceived lack of accountability by not having legislative sessions.
The cuts to public funding for Health Care, Education, Homeless. We on this side of the Strait of Georgia feel all funds are being funnelled into the Olympics from which we have no benefits.  Now it looks like there is going to be a massive d
Too many mistakes to mention - privatising the ferries, the cleaning of hospitals, the board of education closing schools, etc. etc. etc.
cut government employees wages, wreaked havoc with the healthcare system
The one decent thing they have done is to begin to address, albeit in a wholly inadequate way, the problem of poverty and homelessness.  Buying the SRO hotels was at least a step in the right direction, but it doesn't actually provide any NEW h
Public private partnerships (P3s) have been an unmitigated disaster for the taxpayer everywhere they have been tried.  They are also extremely undemocratic since these appallingly stupid deals politicians strike with the private partners have n
They haven't kept their promises and created more jobs for people as well they don't seem to worry about low income people who can't afford to buy homes or rent homes at the prices that are being asked for in terms of for sale or for rent, they
Convention centre way over budget..... not including infrastructure costs in Olympic budget, South Fraser Perimeter Road (ALC, Burns Bog, etc, etc,)
Making ( and expanding and fulfilling) greenhouse gas reductions including the gas tax (which is good.... stick with it and increase it as planned!!!!!)
Insisting on a surplus or balanced budget
cuts to important programmes like legal aid providers and failure to be open about Olympic costs
The announcment of the twinning of the Port Mann Bridge.
support for soft wood lumber industry without handing over control to foreign companies
the provincial government has turned the BC ferry system into a disaster - people on the Island depend on the ferry system as part of its highway sysem
The Olympic mess.  It is over the top and the spending never seems to stop. There is so much more need in our province that needs help and protection.
general policies towards the environment and privatization of public assets
Pushing the Olympics through, knowing there would be cost overruns, and not being honest about it.
Over their time in office, they have worked hard to bring the provincial budget under control and to make the province economically viable.
Just about everything Gordon Campbell has done right from the beginning has helped me to decide I will Definitely not support the Liberal Government.  He is toooo in support of the United States and should go live there.
their mismanagement of funds for the Olympics
how they treat the poor and middle class in their budgets
They put profits before people, thus our economy is better than the rest of the provinces. People will see the numbers and vote for them, disregarding the real costs of their actions, such as selling our rivers and privatizing our health care.
Gordan Campbell pissed me off when he decided to sell our rivers out and start privatizing out health care. He is a fanatic with an ideological drive, like many in the province, bent on privatizing everything public.
They gave each person $100 cheques last summer, plus they are giving extra money to the GST recipricants.  Not fair!!!
Turning forest land over to the forest companies Increased pay for top civil servants being dishonest about Olympic spending Lack of support for resource industry communities
They forgot who are in the province other than Lower mainland. Interior has been forgotten.
being in bed with big business instead of looking after the public interest on social issues, the environment, forest sector, etc.
not looking after the public interest will ensure I don't support the current government
newly found emphasis on economic matters
being tough with the unions and downsizing the government from the levels that the NDP times.
down sizing over their years in power and not giving into all the bleeding hearts.
focus on a government operated as a well managed business
most people feel bc will be on the hook for olympic games while our young people become poorer
1. Education policy that challenges strongly held teacher's union positions 2. Health care budgeting issues that challenge Health Care workers and aging baby boomers 3. Olympics - 2010 spending fears
1. Championed the Olympic project which offered a means to develop much needed infrastructure in the lower mainland, and which generated increased Provincial revenue. 2. Initiation of P3s as a means to develop major Provincial projects with le
They reduced all social services (ie, MOFC, Health, Mental Health,Education)
I want them to spend more on PEOPLE and their needs and not so much emphasis on the wealthy
hung out the City of Vancouver re: the Olympics
Failure to address health care issues fully.  Hospitals and medical funding are in crisis
say they will consider the federal budget measures and work to solve or at least mitigate current economic problems
Allowing the Olympic budget to skyrocket--whether or not it has the public perception  seems to be that it has got out of control
They have recovered from financial ruin and other damage done by the NDP  Found labor peace
The provincial government could have greater support from the public if they had addressed and corrected health care wait times earlier and had prevented horror stories about senior care earlier also.
Run the Olympics, slanting information, minimizing risk in order to get public support.
underfunded mental health, and other social serv ices, increased the cost of going to court, etc.  therefore I would NOT vote for them.
just the fact that it was promised at during the last election for the government to be open-minded and above board when dealing with issuse which of course it has not been
The attempt to appear concerned for the environment while introducing a host of policies that are anything but environment friendly.
The carbon tax is universally despised.  I think it was a miscalculation by Cambell to introduce it.
Managed the economy well.  For me, that is the best and only thing government can do to help the province, anyway.
they got rid of health care workers and brought in cheap labour
Handled the public relations and communications on the Carbon Tax very badly. When the policy was first announced, it got great support, which gradually waned as the leader and the government dropped the communications ball
Implemented and pursued a policy of treaty negotiations with First Nations in BC. Implemented a carbon tax and a climate action plan Provided good fiscal management of the province
Bailing or otherwise supporting corporate interests with public funds, privatizing public properties, diminishing the powers of municipal govern.ments and school boards
Using public funds to aid private corporations out of the result of their own poor decisions, engaging too many under-the- table arrangements, dealing with local governments and school boards with a heavy hand.
toll bridges road to whistler instead of bridges lack of bridges is hurting our economy carbon tax on gasoline arrogance public/ private joining to build infastructure
fasttrack bridges toll all bridges or none drop the carbon tax-gas is highest in the country
Some people are still upset about the cuts to government programs in the previous mandate
Their policies have been good for the economy and business, employers of BC people.  We have low taxes which stimulate the economy.  We're the best off in the country right now.
their honesty, or lack of it, their integrity and lack of it
The one thing I like about the liberals is the agreement to protect the Great Bear Rainforest.  The things I don't like about the Liberals - giving hand-outs to corporations; building and expanding highways instead of funneling money into the
Wasting billions of dollars on the olympics.  If that money had be put into health care, we would wait 2 years for surgery we would be able to get into see a dr when we need to.  If that money had been spent on the forest industry I wouldnt be
The carbon tax and the raises to the mandarins might have affected their support negatively but time and the lowering of gas prices probably has medicated the affect. The generally sound fiscal management has affected their support positively.
illegally tearing up lawfull contracts disrupting lives of many thousands of hospital workers. Secrecy of Olympic spending.Arrogance of the Premier
I do not agree with PPP participation in large projects. I believe it costs us millions if studies that have taken place by high reputable economists can be believed
Tried to impose some limits on the influence of special interest groups (read government union - BCTF, Nurses, BCGEU) which will cause them rancor, and have them ranting and raving.
help those with a developmental disability even if there IQ is over 70
they have not been honest about the costs of the Olympics
gone overbudget on the Olympics and tried to obfuscate the finances
due to high US dollar, cost over runs for the Olympics
Gordon Campbell got the province back on fiscal track after the Glenn Clark period and NDP
slashed health care and all public services
played to the residents of vancouver and lower mainland
Pander to big business, ignore the poor - particularly children and those on minimum wage and welfare/the homeless. Back olympics at expense of the most vulnerable and needy in BC. Failed to support needed growth of childcare. Undercut educatio
Many detrimental cutbacks to all levels of health-care, education and childcare.  They also hold themselves above the law by stalling the parliament raid court case.  Our seniors live with deplorable conditions in the assisted care homes, the V
They are totally ignoring the crisis in health care.  Long waiting lists (I am waiting 10 months for an appointment regarding arthritis); disastrous cuts to services (Interior Health reducing costs by replacing RNs with 1 year "trained" practic
The budget on the Olympics is out of control and Only Victoria and the Lower Mainland seem to exist in the Governments Mind.
Carbon tax and screwing the Northern communities. Giving themselves huge pay increases that my MLA said he "Was entitled to"  Going into huge debt with the Olympics and tax payers are going to be paying off for decades.
If they do NOT repeal the carbon/gas tax, I will NOT VOTE
the announcement of a replacement for the Port Mann bridge
Their approach to the economy and meeting the needs of the population in a realistic manner
social spending, ending homelessness, enviromental issues, support for Vancouver.
Olympic games, rebates and tax cuts, transportation
creating a carbon tax, which i happen to agree with. the tree licence issue on the island. not going far enough in their effort to reduce ghg emissions. not doing enough to help those with mental health issues. not doing enough to encourage
giving away billions of dollars in corporate welfare p3 programs makes them look like thieves.
tax cuts for the rich, violating our charter rights by tearing up labour contracts, privatization, deregulation of the economy, TILMA
getting the province on track with jobs and finances
the government lack of interest in protecting the environment will be one action which will aid in losing my support
So far, the closest thing to a major political scandal is the handling of the publicly-funded portion of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
Promotion of a new Fraser River crossing and generally handle many aspects of our economy better than the NDP
This government seems to always come across as being arogant and acts like and in fact does whatever it wants without really considering the voters
They are not NDP and therefore deserve support.
understate the cost to bc taxpayers of 2010 olympics
They should have governed from the beginning for all the people, but they chose to antangonize the working people and reward the rich and today they are really only governing to help Vancouver and no where else in the province counts.
They have been hyperpartisan and even after 8 years still try to absolve responsibility from themselves.  They are not mature enough to govern any longer!
not cutting provincial jobs to save money
overspending on the Olympics Poor public transit, especially in the Fraser Valley
When they became Govenernment they treated the Province as a Business and made some decisions that were unpopular. Carole Taylor handled the Union Contracts in a brilliant way and the public were surprised and very pleased.
They are realistic with programs and money unlike the Opposition who just want to please everyone. The Liberals are not afraid to say they made a mistake and back down which is a sign of strength not a weakness.
Continued cut backs to social services such as healthcare, education, social assistance etc...
They supported a self-confessed felon to remain in office.
The big raises in salary and expenses that they gave themselves and others in government positions! If we had a responsible opposition leader/party, they would have lost my vote over that!
With the exception of the Forest Industry, they have managed to keep our Provincial Economy at a fairly decent level!
Running a deficit. The public generally wants someone else to pay... and if that someone else is the government, that is fine with them. Presumably the taxes come out of someone else's pocket.
Reduced funding to child care and education and done little to address health care waitlists
The gas tax is lidicrous as is the every ongoing push for an over expensive Olympics
Stood firm against bullying by the BCTF on mandatory testing
the cuts to health care; education; and child care have hurt the general public. The liking for P3's is backfiring - generally speaking because of it we are in more debt than we would have been otherwise,  ie.  Fortress backing out of the olym
Poured remaining 'restructuring funds' into pet premier's pet projects blithely ignoring the economic crisis...playing relection poker on the backs of constituents who will soon be too weak to play the game.
See second to last question about squandering Olympic dollars while BC burns
Talked about cutting government services
Seemingly covering true Olympic costs, and not dealing with the high cost and slow pace of court operations
They have been able to limit the impact organized labour has had on the operation of provincial services.
The final straw was the plan to build a bridge to totally replace the old port mann, thereby forcing everyone to pay the toll and tearing down a  bridge that still had 30 years of use in it.
Double talking Premier, what he said in oppositon to get votes, he completely ignores now.
Talk about grass roots, while they continue to ignore the workers, in favor of big business
the Olympic finance debacle  failure to add to low cost housing, firing of hospital cleaning staff, shall I go on
they have let their true colours shine through
Helping Feed and Shelter the Urban Homeless during the recent cold snap here in British Columbia.  Also helping to shelter those displaced by the 2010 Vancouver OlymPIG games.
Helping feed and shelter the homeless in urban centres during the recent cold snap, and also help shelter those low income residents left homeless by the 2010 Vancouver OlymPIG winter games.
They are about to break their own law with respect to deficits. They are about to lose a heap of money on the Olymipics.
Gordon Campbell is very fond of telling his Own Truths. He will say whatever he thinks will be popular at the time. He made the law to outlaw deficits as a way of pointing fingers at the NDP and now, when it is convenient for him, he will run a
admitting there will be a deficit next budget
Allowing Timberwest Forest Products do offer for sale for development 10 per cent of land on Vancouver Island
They have run the government like a business
Show us what HUGE losers the NDP really is!!
I actually did not vote for the BC Liberals in the last election - I voted for the Unity party which was offered at the time.  But I feel Gordon Campbell has governed well and I was particularly impressed when he spoke out in early December aga
They've underestimated the costs of the Olympic games.  The overruns are starting to effect the citizens of the Greater Vancouver Regional District.
They have placed significant responsibility for cost recovery of the Port Mann expansion on the users of the bridge.
Too lower mainland centred. Ignores rural areas.
- forgiving parts of student loans -'eco-rebate'
Constant lying and glosing over the constant screwing up of the government.
Force teachers to administer FSA tests, and allow the Fraser Institute to have those results for their politicing
I think both the Olympic costing and maybe the deficit
The cut my taxes a little. But . . . time to eliminate the "Carbon Tax" . . . it has worked so well we are freezing to death here in BC!!!
massive govt raises last year were totally uncalled for.. this govt seems to be out of touch with reality
I would NEVER support the prov. liberals.  They have destroyed services to the disabled, the mentally ill and the general poor.
In this area of the country, the Liberals have basically talked a great line about the Beetle kill and all the problems its having, but they've done nothing.  I see no great amount of spending/or encouragement to spend money on getting rid of t
instituted a carbon tax and increased electrical rates
building and handing out the monies that should have been there 4 years ago
The tax grab disguised as a "carbon tax" whatever the hell that is,
Been too arrogant, with the premier being overly controlling of his minister and causus.
Forced the Gateway Project upon communities that don't want it.
Too many cost over-runs with Olympics 2010
assuring people ( with a smile) that Olymic over runs would not happen......also, before backing up on their decisiion to give them selves huge raises.
Lying about the cost of the Olympics, andpreparing a deficit budget after previously saying the budget would be balanced.  In addition, the Liberals and Gordon Campbell are arrogant and out-of-touch with British Columbians.
Addressing transportation in the Lower Mainland.
Lack of provision for senior care.  Emphasis on big  business at  the cost  of other programs
As I mentioned I will not  support them because they don't care about seniors
more honest and more liberal - better health care provisions
the removal of forest land from tree farm licences
The Liberals support the Gateway project, so I will be voting against them.
throw money at projects   Ads to try and say how good they are and how bad the NDP WAS IN THE 60'S
By lip service of how good they are and how they take credit for things they did not achieve before and during their administration make it real easy to never vote for them
Expansion of public transportation and better urban development with less sprawl
nothing and that is the crux of the problem - apathy is setting in.
Recent announcements of public works...highway, bridge and hospital construction and expansion.
they are disguised Conservatives  and Former Social Credit types---not real Liberals
Clean up the raid at the legislature problem,and come clean about the ferry sinking
Supported efforts to improve safety in the forest sector.
gotten the stupid olympics for which we the taxpayers will pay for
olympics...never vote provincial Liberals again!!!!
seems to be somewhat environmentally conscious
wage increase .olympic costs,2cent increase per litre auto fuel,sellout of rivers and streams to private power providers,cost over run convention center.poor hopital care . etc
build a bride surrey to coquitlam minus private investers
Lack of control of the 2010 Olympic budget and it's impact on the rest of BC. Has potential to create long-term deficit with no real upside.
Privatatization of public facilities such as BC Ferries is not in the public's interest. Lack of control of energy development within BC - does not appear to have long-term integrated vision.
using half truths and lies constantly until many people get brain washed.
THE BIG FAT RAISE THEY GAVE AND THE CARBON TAX  BIG BIG MISTAKES
THEY SHARED WITH US WHEN TIMES WERE GOOD
It has continually supported the drain of the Olympics and ignored the health care needs of the province, ignored the welfare needs of the electorate , ignored the needs of the schools, ignored the desperate need for affordable housing
still ticked off about the money going into the Olympics
Give themselves and their staff more money by making us work harder to support them.
over spending...thinking only of the olympics for Vancouver...putting us in debt over our ears, ALL seniors are NOT millioaires
I don't like the Liberals, and I will never vote for them
come across as not caring for everyone very few realize the money the have put into trying to help the poorer people and the health system-school system
Liberals spend too much money...look at the Olympics....spending money they do not have....and will put the bill on the people though the people are not making the decisions on how to spend it
The deceit surrounding the Costs of the 2010 Olympics.
The deceit surrounding the 2010 Olympics, and the neglect by the AG's Ministry to put OUR Right's before the Criminal Elements.
I carefully study each important issue that is supported or resolved by The Premier and Cabinet Ministers and their department members resulting in progress and service to all citizens in the province.
They continue to bring in more taxes that the average income family has to pay
I have never supported the olympics and this government absolutely sealed their fate there
stop gun violence and provide health care, education support for a green province. support all areas of the province and help for the unemployed.
The green idea of a gas tax really caught my attention and I do feel that it is a good first step.  However they have then allowed further logging in old growth forests and have not pushed on even faster at reforesting the logging on crown land
They need to put people to work on sustainable projects.  ie. provincially funding reforestation of crown lands They could capture some funds from the forestry industry itself but if not go ahead anyways.  This will capture carbon credits, make
the 2010 olympics and their support for it
The carbon tax: unpopular, misguided and unnecessary.
10 lanes over the Port Mann, the new highway south of the Fraser, the Sea to Sky highway and the convention centre.
Cut spending for Seniors and special needs students.
some of the public still do not know this is an election year for the Province & will believe the promises
Attending the local economic forum for Northern BC (some MLAs, ministers and premier
Lack of consultation, and overly centralized governing from the Premier's Office.
be better leaders of the economy than NDP
The money being squandered on the 2010 Olymics because it will really only benefit the people of the Lower Mainland, despite the political rhetoric that claims otherwise.
The mess and amount of spending for the 2010 games. They have put this above the people of this Province.
The 2010 games have taken a priority over the peopleof this Province. They are spending money on the games that would be better spent on the people of this Province.
Their attempts to keep the economy moving in BC and to keep taxes as low as possible in BC
The choices they've made on transportation issues, such as the Port Mann, tolls, lack of rapid transit to outlying areas.
Lack of rapid transit; tolls everywhere except the SEA to SKY.
They get the support because they are not the NDP. They got this province out of the finacial mess the NDP put us in and in this economic climate the last thing we need is another NDP government
It is more the fact that there is not a viable alternative than anything.
closing 177 schools & running a huge potential defecet
Was a prov gov emp. for over 13 yr - they closed my office - never been able to regain employment since
ignoring the cries to raise minimum wages, refusing to stop fish farms from polluting the ocean and contaminating wild stock, only responding to the crisis of homelessness in the province as a coming olymics issue
honestly address the issues previouly mentioned
Next two fiscal years in Victoria, ended March 31, shouldn't have deficits.
Carbon tax rebate included with GST payment quarterly per year.
Their huge pay raises; not listening to their constituents in issues that one has written letters about; lending money to the City of Vancouver for the bailout of the Olympic Village; THE CARBON TAX!!! our absolute dismal justice rules - not c
The different programes for the homeless and single parents
fighting with teachers re testing of students
Announced major highway plans for the lower mainland - poarticularly the South Fraser area
The shortfalls for the 2010 Olympic athletes village.
very tightly controlled and arrogant style by Gordon Campbell; don't seek input in advance and have made some unfavourable proposals and had to backtrack; had several cabinet members screw up
at a high level tried to implement policies to help BC economy & downsize government
They continually gravitate to big business and their concern for the average person is minimal at best.
They don't acknowledge the average person. The only good thing they've done lately is agree to build 2 new hospitals in the province.
introducing the carbon tax:  everybody forgot the cheque they got last year to offset it!
Strongly planning for the future. Uses common sense.
Olympics overspending poor response to public transportation
I think Mr Campbell stating they cabinet will still take pay cuts due to deficit
It has eroded the social safety net and education ever since it was first elected. It has privatized services that in my opinion should be part of the public service, e.g. health care.
The indiscriminant and reckless selling of waterways to private companies for power projects. These are assets of the people of British Columbia and should not be privatized
TOLLS, equals poor management of funds for major infrastructure works.
They are the reasonthat BC has the stronger econmoy than the rest of the country.
Rolling back wages of HEU in violation of a collective agreement.
The true cost of the 2010 Olympics to the tax payer.
They appear to be concentrating on homelessness now which is good but they still need to be honest about the true costs to the tax payers for the Olymics.
Ignored the forestry workers' plight to a large extent. Too many deals with private companies.
Finally doing something about the Port Mann bridge.
exceeding the costs for the Olympics and proposing tolls for the new bridge in Vancouver
Moved away from their original policy on aboriginal affairs to one that is less bigoted
shown more understanding of the needs of the average citizen of BC. Introducing the carbon tax at a time when gas prices were fluctuating wildly was a mistake. Taking this long to recognize the real trouble in the BC economy is the biggest mist
the carbon tax and the length of time they have taken to recognize the problems with BC's economy
Olympic spending, the premier is a dud, over spending, carbon tax
ppps are a waste of tax payer dollars and are lining the pockets of political trough feeders
They do not tell the truth about the budget for the olympics
They have relegated the issue of homelessness to a low priority, certainly lower than the Olympics.
Choose to seek the Olympics and then make it a spending priority above most other things.
they pay part of my meical costs, and I appreciate that.
The provincial government gave themselves obscene pay raises less than 2 years ago.  This is taxpayer money and I'm insulted that they can decide to increase their pay by that much money.  I will never vote for the provincial Liberals under Gor
They have managed the economy better than the NDP.
Gordon Campbell as Premier seems erratic and out of touch. The day he and Falcon went up to the toll booths on the Coquihalla to demolish them typifies the type of stunts that Campbell is known for. Demolishing the perfectly good Port Mann and
The Gateway Project is rank hypocrisy. Campbell claims to be concerned about global warming but is going to DOUBLE the size of the freeway all the way from Langley to McGill. This is obscene and a major setback for the fight against greenhouse
Stood up to BCTF to make mandatory FSA testing in schools
minister of labour spoke on cbc radio against raising minimum wage.
They have been less than transparent regarding the true costs of several large projects like the Vancouver Convention Centre and the 2010 Olympics while underfunding health services and elder care.
The new Agriculture minister has come out swinging against the anti fish farm movement in spite of a gov't sponsored committee report that suggests farms should move towards some type of closed containment system.
There total disregard for our environment around the fish farm issue as well as sea lice in the farms.
the money they take for themselves, and big corps
gave themselves a large pay raise. affected me negatively
gave themselves a large pay increase in a time of uncertanty
making sure they and others received substantial salary increases
They have kept the finances in reasonable good order.
I think not increasing  money for health and education has the unions advertising a government change.
Our taxeshave been reduced this year and my profession can now be incorporated which is a huge tax benefit.
I work for the provincial govt and it's the way they send out their RA RA emails saying look how great we are then turn around and treat their front line worker (auxillaries in particular) like they are worth nothing.  For the first time in my
Its about the Olympics & the downtown eastside... I feel bad for the Govt in this one - where were all the hippies during the China Olympics - now that country has problems!!
This governemnt has a tendency to arrogance, and has often made its mind up about how something will be handled at the same time it is asking for input.
Olympics are a good thing for this province when the economy is in good shape.
as usual they have not kept campaign promises. not open to public scrutiny. budgets, olympic expenditures,  enviroment policies, advertising
Not come clean on olympic costs, and actions of corporations they ultimately control ,ie: B.C.Ferries; B.C.Hydro,and lastly they have not sold Me on Public/Private Partnerships.
They gave themselves a huge percentage raise
Creating economic stimulus by suggesting that we run a deficit
The Olympics has directly effected the gov't's support.
They elected Gordon Campbell leader so I can never vote for them
if they improve the conditions for the disadvantaged of BC
They have cut back on health care (hospitals, clinics etc.  Disregarded a SIGNED contract for Medical staff etc.  and brought in lesser trained and (poorly) trained people to take their place.  We now have filthy hospitals and complete break-do
how they handle the current economic crisis
Committed major funds to infrastructure and the 2010 Olympic Games
Lied. Repeatedly. Aslo known as "staying on message"
BC Libs have let down their environmental promises made to appeal to the greenies. But Obama will lead the way back with strong action, making the BC Liberals look Bush-league, insincere and untrustworthy.  Most of us know the promises were mad
BC Libs bring on economic pain because environ- mentally responsible behavior was not done. 200,000 people in Richmond, etc will be soon flooded to join pine beetle infestation, fishery failures, deforestation, continued coal mining and poor t
The carbon tax is big, but mostly its what they haven't done that is a problem.  They have ignored all problems that did not relate to their vision of reality. They have lied about the Olympics.  They have likely interfered with justice in the
I basically support economic conservatism and social liberalism, but these guys are economically like drunken sailors while they are socially conservative. Its like a socialized economy for the elite and laissez faire capitalism for the rest of
the olympics. If that had never happened and if  gordy the drunk would quit maybe I'd change my vote.
Reaction to the Hydro river policy and the granting of rights to big corporations in perpetuity. The short term nature of benefit for BC we are giving away too much and paying way too much to do so.
action on homelessness and affordability issues on housing, they do need to do more
should have left the balanced budget act alone and quite spending like there was no tomorrow
still waiting for time to research the provincial parties as I know more about federal politics than provincial
Large pay increases for some senior civil servants.
Used common sense in working around the legislation barring a budgetary deficit given the downturn in the world economy.
Repealing the law that the budget has to be balanced
Supported social initiatives such as affordable housing for homeless people. They seem to be more willing to look at ways to help the Downtown Eastside.
Not so much what the liberal government has done as who they are not.  When the economy is unhealthy people want a government they see as being able to "cure" it.  It seems that people think that the liberals would be better than the alternativ
Privatizing BC Ferries - fares are out of sight  Didn't do anything about fish farm problem when they awere able
The Olympic situation is turning into a fiasco.
Gordon Campbell didn't withdraw the proposed gas tax on carbon emissions.  He was also fairly quick to admit that the balanced budget needed to be thrown out.
olympic overruns, even though much of that is not their responsibility
There is too much power in the premier's office!
more spending on infrastructure, running a deficit rather than slashing budgets
stupid cheques sent out to help us "green" - waste of mony
Restored the economy until hit by commodities collapse - They already did the stimulus - The Olympics - a bit too soon!
Lower Taxes, Commitment to Environment with Carbon Tax, and stong fiscal guardianship
the extensive selling of mining rights in BC is very scary from a sustainability and environmental stand-point.  I am also upset at the provincial government's lack of interest to battle organized crime.  It makes me wonder how much influence
They have been up front and credable about what they are going to do.
As I said I like what they are doing, the NDP would be very negative, there leader is not credable.
they have not told us the truth about the total cost over run of the olympic village!
taxes: carbon, olympics, gas, regulations
demonstrated that they are statist liberal socialists
Been the most fiscally responsible compared to other governments BC has had.
Overspending on the Olympics and being in denial about that by saying it's the responsibility of other jurisdictions. Lying about the potential for cost overruns for the Olympics. Denying they will have to run a deficit budget as recently as la
Selling BC Rail to CN without consultation with the public.  There is still a cloud hanging over that issue due to the unresolved Basi-Virk case which still hasn't gone to court.  If there was an insider deal at the time, there is no way to rev
Arrogant disregard for the needs of the people of BC
releasing tree farm licensed land for sale to developers
verbalizing that there has to be something more substantial being done about gangs & gang violence.
Throwing so much money into the 2010 Olympics.  Making certain educational policies that I believe are harmful to children and that make the job of teachers more difficult (ie. standardized tests in elementary school and governmental exams in h
All the things I just mentioned in the question before the previous question.
they are always thinking of the people of the province with all they have accomplished while being in power.
The 2010 Games are far exceeding the budget that they first proposed to the people.  Now the overruns are going to have to be paid by the BC tax payers. Then, after the fact, when the games are over...and if there is a profit showing, will the
Their response (and the public judging its effectiveness) to the recent rash of gang murders on the mainland.
How they respond to the current economic problems.
From the huge budget overruns with the Olympic Village, including major mismanagement with health care in the province to their supposed "pay cut" which refers only to their "bonus" pay.  They are a LAUGH!!
Their lack of integrity, partial truths, and selling BC resources to the highest bidder--since they've come to power 7 years ago, things have gone downhill.
the olympic money drain, poor health care concern
Legislated striking workers back to work at York University
They have played around, passing a lot insignificant things instead of tackling the big issues like the economy.
Lack of leadership in important matters.  A lot of waffling by McGinty.
Moving in to end strike at York University
dealing with york university strike--should've acted sooner
they have spent money as if there was no to morrow. they have responded to every little whim that support groups wanted and have been extremely progressive in promoting their achievemnets
with my own experience with the provinicial liberals, they give only lip service to problems that crop up on a provincial level and don't want to get involved.
our waterways are being polluted by commercial/industrial as well as private citizens. they do nothing about it. it's like pulling teeth to have someone come and look and then they don't or won't do anything about it.
Repaired the damage to the education system caused by Mike Harris
Forcing York University union members to get back to work
The Provincial Governments have been slow to build new Nuclear plants.  They are talking now but it takes years to build.  If they want to get rid of coal plants they should have started in the 1990's for replacement.  Wind farms are great but
they are doing all the right things ...wink wink
as I wrote they are doing all the right things
Labour peace with civil servants, teachers, health professionals.  Standing up to the federal Conservatives
They do not use the politics of division as Conservative usually do
Dalton McGinty is so wishy washy.  He never listens to what the people want and he never sticks to a decision.  He flip flops all the time and chooses the wrong decisions directly against what the people want.
Their bumbling of the negotiations with the Teaching Federations.
refusal to settle the York U strike affecting 50000 students...they wated too long and refused to be accountable
back to work legislation on the CUPE 3903 strike
supported public education supported infrastructure supported health programs
Have waited months before doing anything about the strike at York University.
They've refused to end the native blockades, among other things.
Not cme through with health care promises to seniors
Mr. McGuinty could show some leadership and address the severe doctor shortage as he promise by allowing some foreign trained and out of province but Canadian trained doctors practice in Ontario.
They are working with the Federal Government to improve economic conditions in Canada and Ontario.
They took too long to see what was happening in the automotive industry, and other industries that were associated with the automotive industry and didn't take appropriate action to try to avoid the problem
Not enough support for all forms of healthcare
Threatened to force transit workers to return to work in Ottawa
It is unfortunate that they all seem to go the way for the big companies and never mind the smaller companies. McGuinty is all for the big guy.  Where was he when the dry docks in Niagara went belly up, not giving a government contract to them
poor health management - all they want is to pay as little as possible, care for the sick a little as possible, and claim that they doing everything
They are trying to get along with the federal government
Succeeded in getting equalization payment for Ontario in Conservative late-January 2009 budget.
They have fought for a better transfer of Federal funding to the province.  They appear to have achieved their goal.
Start working positively with the federal conservatives
Creating "second career" for the unemployed.
Broken almost every one of its promises.
having run a deficit in the most recent budget may possibly affect their level of support
broken almost every election promise they have made since coming into power, especially their commitment to not raise taxes
Pressured Harper before the budget. Stood its ground on provincial jurisdiction with othr provinces on equality.
Generally leaning left, more generous with the grassroots.
Legislate Support Teachers at York back to work
do the right thing for long term solutions not just for the elected term
Force settlement of York U strike by binding arb.
I have always been happy with their record and will simply continue to vote Liberal.
They seem to promote our entitlements at the federal level.
support of public infrastructure in all forms (health care support, roads, a serious and understandable electrical system, clean water management)
failure to take action on a timely basis such as for the strike at York University
Closed provincial institutions for the handicapped. This was NOT a good move as the people who lived there now have to rely on lesser trainedworkers. They also have a higher staff to client ratio then an institution did meaing lesser care for t
In Toronto, coverage of the York University strike may have lost them some votes. Outside the GTA no body cares.  The Ottawa transit strike might have made some difference, but outside of Toronto, no one knows we have a provincial government.
Quick responses to issues as they arise - responses are also transparent to the public and communicated openly
In Niagara, they have been "consolidating" hospital services and closing some hospital emergency rooms.
The gov't always seems to be creating problems to fix (young drivers legislation for example) then fixing the problems that exist (environment, waste in the school boards, waste in health care)
it is trying to protect the manufacturing area in Ontario
the provinical government is actively working to protect the provincial manufacturing sector
Messed up too many things, too many to mention.
Pandered to highly media-savvy minorities and wedge issues rather than dealing with the issues that plague our province: pollution, a rapidly disintegrating manufacturing & agricultural base, and the vortexual, destructive gravitational pull of
Experimenting with power generation using wood byproducts. We need to look into micro-generation, using all the wasteage at our disposal.
back to work legislation (re York U) may offend union supporters/left-leaning liberals, may please conservatives, right-leaning liberals and/or those who are concerned for the students affected by the strike regardless of political views
giving much greater support to the cities, especially greater powers to the city of toronto
support for transit infrastructure projects
Are they investing enough money to support a change from manufacturing to a knowledge-based economy
trying to legislate profs and bus drivers back to work
I don't think it is support, I think people are outraged at the way they handled the York University strike. It was deplorable!!
I think the provincial Liberals are cautious but overall pro green issues.
the Liberal's support for green issues, but I wish they'd be a little more bold.
Improve health services, educational services.
deficiet spending on stimulus for economy
back to work legislation re: York U... will offend labor... appease managers... not improve anything..
Not impressed with the state of health care... the LIHNs are not working out well - small hospitals closing... rural residents getting worse access to good health care... plus tremendous waste... and duplication... Central control of Health car
Made statements with no facts to them eg close coal power plants in 7 years. Govt had no idea how they were going to replace this electrical power output. Statement made to get votes.
The Ont. Liberal govt. reacts to interest groups & tries to pass legislation that they hope will make themselves look good in the eyes of the average voter.
Improvements on education and health care.
Lack of concrete action on economic front despite generating a deficit
Nothing of substance showing leadership, original problem solving ability or courage.
Nothing to provide good leadership or provide or protect Ontarians against current economical reality
Spending too much, banning too many things, green belt
health care - they have not done enough for northern ontario
Reinvested in education.  Improved relationaship with educators. Reinvested in social services and health care.
Reinvest in education, social services, health care. Support municipalities in attempts to improve their financial base.
handling of the Caledonia Indian claims problem
they are putting money back into our services instead of bankrupting them and causing crisis like harris did!!
investing in the services we need , instead off cutting them!!!
While the provincial government is centered in Toronto, it has not forgotten Eastern Ontario.
Proteted the forests in Northern Ontario
1. rollback changes to drivers' licence 2. implement ban on smoking in vehicles with children 3. response to federal budget
honesty,integrity and the effort they put into the task.
not enough fund on health care institutions: more cuts on hospitals and medications' funds. Poor control on gas prices which are very high compared with the global prices.
The governments slow response to the York U strike ensures I would not vote for them
Help seniros that are struggling. Stop making them pay heavy taxes. The CEO wages should be cut back --they are not worth millions
Haave kept capaign prommises from the last election regarding education, infastructure and health in my area.
they have provided new and additional funding for health education and infastructue in the Waterloo region.
acions in response to university of York strike, manufacturers layoffs, and economic meltdown. ie: no action by Liberal govy of Ontario
Let Ontario become one of the "have not" provinces. Their political positions are too far on the LEFT. Gave too much power to the most useless Mayor we ever had in Tornto (GTA).
looked after the little man on the street
looked after the ones who cannot look after themselves
Instituting the health care levy at the beginning of their term.
Failing to increase funding and placements in long-term care, and keeping the competitive bidding process for home health care.
Supported minority groups at the expense of grass roots populace. Turned Toronto into a shrine while ignoring the rest of the province.Believers in the trickle down effect.Problem is,trickle stops somewhere around the middle,or higher.
They have told us where we can smoke,where we can buy beer,when we can have health care,and are taking away all of our rights.We are not allowed to use words like Christmas because we may offend someone.This total power offends me and I will NO
They could have been more "proactive" with regards to the economy and done something about environmental issues...
They have no principles, they just work to get re-elected
the gutless reaction to the situation in Caledonia
Have a leader that lies consistently to the people and really does not know that he is doing it.
This provincial government continually goes for the low hanging fruit. The easy stuff the media eat up and all responsible citzens and nice people agree with. Smoking while a child is in your car, prohibiting certain breeds of dog, licencing bo
The lack of energies around York University reaffirmed my doubt in the effectiveness of this provincila liberal party. Unfortunately there is no one else to choose from...
Giving Insurance and Gas companies the right to increase fees without advising the general public. Affecting my budget.
Expand the subway system to York U. However a priority should be to build a subway line to the airport.
I am a one issue voter at this moment.  The Provincial Fiberals brought in legislation that bans dogs by breed and not by behaviour.  A cheap and ineffective solution that makes them look good but does less than nothing to protect the public an
support Ottawa in its transit strike-at least lobbied the federal government since they tied our hands
Pandering to the Unions e.g. - York University
taking on the Federal Conservatives for more Ontario seats in the House; getting equalization payments & money for the auto industry
Premier McGuinty has lied to the public, example Health Premium (tax), also ridiculed John tory for wanting to support religious schools, but then turned around and approved an all-black school. Also, I have written 3 times to Premier McGuinty
identified Ontario's losses in the federal equalization grants
Recalling the legislature to end the York strike.
They raised taxes (Health tax) after saying they wouldn't in the last election.
How they will fund the match of Federal stimulus package.
There is no buy-in-Canada legislation, except if they are buying cars for the government, then they have to come from the factories in Southern Ontario, everything else is fair game.
The exporting of raw saw logs to other countries including the US, Keeping US lumber mills open while ours are chained shut.
There lack of action in doing things such as the York U strike and the Indian problem regarding property ownership.
Get our and let someone run the province that has better qualifications.
Lack of progress in Caledonia, health taxes, poor management of economy
Showing support for failing auto industry
They are involved and in touch with public
followed through on what they said - re; child poverty, health care & Kyoto Accord
underfunding education - you won't get my vote
Trying to legislate the workers at York University back to work.
Legislating the York workers back to work.
The provincial Liberals have allowed Ontario to become a have not province. And they were warned (for at least the past 5 years) that manufacturing jobs would decline. They just sat on it.
they're running the province -- some decisions piss some people off, other decisions make other people happy. this is a very weird question.
Too "wishy washy" Too much hesitation Waiting for things to fall into place before a decissions are made The leader double talks
Get along better with the Federal Goverment
As long as John Tory remains in charge of the Conservatives they will never get my vote.Mr McGinty is grateful he`s around..."Oh Yes "
Mr McGinty has Talked the Talk on Emergency Service (Hospitals and has never tried anything different to find Doctors.Plus Immigrants are allowed Coop Housing (Plus ) but we have our born Canadians living on the Streets.Were is is the logic ?
support NP lead clinic in Ontario . put their words to action
If the government of Ontario can open their eyes and see what is going on with the RESOP program, where most of MW of electricity available to be put on line, will never be, the reason large companies have deposited 5000$ to take all the MW or
broad proactive steps on the environment, health care, aboriginal issues - real change is needed
three years of trying to get the federal government to be fairer to Ontario - this budget appears to address positively some of these unfairnesses
legislated the end to the York University strike
Not providing enough funding for universities.
They are not providing enough funding for universities.
Level of taxes, rebates, investment in roads, transit etc.
Failed to deal decisively with the Caled0nia natine issue
To continue to be invisible. Look, John Tory brought up the religious svchool funding and was crucified while McGuinty did SFA and look who got a big majority. I rest my case.
Yes continue to be invisible. If they open their mouthys then we will see them as the fools that they really are.
The Health surtax has not had the results promised
It has broken every single promise it made during the last two elections. It has refused to act on most of the serious problems Ontario has and settled for hiding from the media. They believe that not taking a stand on anything is taking a stan
It decided not to do anything for the entire term.
They have broken every promise they have ever made and should be thrown out at the first opportunity
delayed back to work legislation re York U CUPE strike.
Not ending the York Unniversity strike sooner!!
They aren't doing anything in response to the current economic problems
Because they aren't doing anything to solve the crisis, I will not vote for them
Generally havehandled the business of the province well
They should have acted much more quickly to issue a back to work order at York University.  There are a lot of future voters there that have resentment towards the Provincial Liberals - to say nothing of what their parents pocket books are sayi
I support the Liberal Party and as long as they stick to a Liberal agenda I will always vote for them.
Given Government Employees large raises to vote for them
supported federal budget economic stimulation plans
They have supported the federal budget (a non-partisan move in our best interests) and they have so far stood up to the elementary public school teachers who are the only union of their group not to accept what was offered by the government.  B
Both of the items I mentioned have given me a new respect for McGuinty (and I previously disliked him)...whereas I hear little from the other parties.
McGuinty has coerced STEVIE and the PC's to give ONTARIO a larger share of Federal Funding (even as we are now a have not province) and also increased # of seats in Federal Parliament for the province of Ontario
the Auto Bail OUT and encouraged the FEDERAL Government to do the same.
waited too long to try settling strikes - eg York University
The very poor handling of the strike at York University.
McQuint's contant flip flopping on almost every issue.
Pushed the Federal government for more funding.
Would not support mainly because they can't resolve the Elementary school teacher issues
their attitude towards york university, they should have intervened weeks ago
It's more what they haven't done - resolved the Caledonia affair, uploaded social services from municipalities, removed the health care premium, - been decisive. They wait to see what other provinces will do, what the federal government will do
I have no confidence in this provincial government at all. Their handling of the York U strike was too little too late and their actions seemed gratuitous when they finally did something.
support for education, although I think they should have settled the York U situation sooner
everything they do affects how much support they receive from the public.  I'm not sure I understand the question?
I would like them to shut Nanticoke down and stop burning coal for Ontario's energy.
Watched well our industrial sector imploded
as per previous: non-action on too many issues
they have not offered corrections workers a reasonable contract
Back to work legislation for York University.
Not very much -- the political way to keep out of voter disfavour
environmental policies will impact how much support they receive from me.
They are constantly attacking rural Ontario,  Clean Water Act, Pesticides Act, they irgnore sicence and go with the loudest voice that they are listening too at the moment, property rights are non existant under these guys!
same answer as the last question they hace convinced me they cannot be trusted with my support.  Even though I have not been politically active in the past I will do whatever I can to ensure McGinty and his band of  followers do not get back in
That they sat on the fence so very long during the recent York University strike.
The provincial government is co-operating with the Federal Government at this time in support of their measures to help the economy and the unemployed.
Failed to address health care needs of seniors. The LHINS structure is creating inconsistent care standards across the Province and the Minister does not seem to want to get involved to move things in a more positive direction.
They continuously talk about improving the Health Care System - but the reality is they haven't improved it all
Still not resolution to Caledonia.  Until that mess is sorted out the Province should enforce the law.  One law for everyone Dalton!
Dalton Mcguinty's instance on blaming licensed gun owners for the actions of criminals.  Calls for handgun bans from target shooters will ensure that no matter what he does he will NOT get my vote!
Trying to get Ottawa to change the funding Ontario receives since we are in need of some Federal Assistance
Trying get the Federal government to share equally with Ontario
They have done too little.  Do I get the sense that our Premier is heavy-hitting for jobs in this province?  Absoloutely not!
Made good on their promise to increase the number of Registered Nurses hired on a full time basis in this province.
lobbying the fed govt for equal payments
Legislated the York University teachers back to work.
Their delay in ending the York U strike --- and itis not certain that they have yet solved this problem.
They've done NOTHING to encourage new business for our economy.
Has legislation in place to stop the teachers strike at York University.
lied about a health tax when they originally took office
willing to intervene in the strike at York University
they continue to work on healthcare issues
It's governing in a sensible manner and seem less influenced by politcal idealogy.
Spent large amounts of money in the public sector while taxing the corporate sector heavily
Spending money wastefully without regard for value for money and accountability in education. healthcare, and generation of electricity
York University back to work legislation.
At last they are looking into repairing (all) infastructure...especially roads, bridges....and finally listening  that we need changes in transportation...........
They put on a Health Tax which everyone seems to have forgotten about.  When they had a surplus and could have removed the tax they chose to reward other groups with money.  Not only do we pay a health tax but they delisted many services I need
reluctance to integrate pst with gst and lower the cost of business inputs.
back to work legislation for York University; measures to deal with current economic situation
common sense approach; honest & realistic
Didn't stop the York U strike after a week
been more proactive in dealing with economic issues
Keeping the best interests of the popuation in the forefront while making decisions, (as well as keeping an eye on the polls)
Listening to John Tory makes me vote Liberal
Made Health care more quickly accessible to me.
almost everything they've done has made me decide not to vote for them the next time, especially with Dalton McGinty as their leader
concentrating on encouraging some green power developments
they've been a much better support for public education and are encouraging green
they have dragged their feet on providing funding to the municipalities for ALL of the downloaded previously provincial services
Prior to the economy tanking, Mr. Mcguinty was already hinting about a deficit which is what liberals do - spend money and then blame it on someone else. They spend on social programs of which we already have plenty in this province, and countr
TRheir general approach to the environment specifically energy production.
It is a negative, They have not made sufficient progress in fixing the health system.
They have passed back to work legislation for strikers at York University.
In December, they brought forward a plan to reduce poverty in the province.  They promise a 25% reduction in child poverty in 5 years.  While I would like to see the word, 'children' changed to include all of the poor, I very much approve the s
Spent millions of dollars on bilingual signs for the GoTrain
supported education which was a direct contrast to the previous government
introducing back to work legislation at York University, Not doing so for the OTC strike
introducing back to work legislation at York U, not doing so for the OTC strike.
Staying out of the York University strike for as long as they have has made an impression on many. Personally, I think that they did the right thing, for the most part. The negotiator should have been put in play weeks ago.  Binding arbitration
The  government stepped aside in the recent negotiations with the province's elementary teachers.  Instead, they appointed a negotiating team that had no legal responsibilities, and no member of the government as a member of it.  As a result, a
in this economic climate, spending is required, yet McGuinty is refusing and trying to hide
McGuinty is just sitting back on his majority and refusing to do anything
Neglecting to properly fund post-secondary education.
They never make a decision, unless they conduct a pole, and have sold off all of our natural resources. They are afraid of the unions and cave in constantly
The respect the collective bargaining procedure, now in seeing that the bargaining process will not work at York, the government has stepped in to provide back to work legislation hopefully, the students will not lose their school year
They have governed carefully & kept all the promises that were possible to keep. They are cash strapped, so it is not easy.
I think they messed up the York negotiations and the current teacher negotiations.
legislating York U workers back to work and making legislation to ensure this doesn't happen again
The provincial Liberal government defeated the PC's John Tory and his rediculous support of more separate school systems in Ontario.  This is why I'll probably vote Liberal.  I would definitely vote for any party that supported only one school
Take steps to improve the economy even if unpopular
one - legislated workers back to work when employer not involved in bargaining process two - giving billions of dollars to U.S. car companies that have proven for a decade they can not compete. that money is all going to be lost - why not give
They have done essentially nothing about the aboriginal problem in Caledonia
great effort to make electricity more green
made the productiion of electricity more greengreen
fought Ottawa on recognizing Ontario is not treated equally with other Provinces
The york u fiasco and the wind turbine mess
Ignored pleas for help with intolerable wind farm noise levels.
funding of abortion, increased funding for children's Aid societies
They could have ended the York U strike action much sooner
the failure to resolve the Caledonia situation
Investing in nuclear power instead of clean, green energy.
Investing in nuclear energy instead of clean, green, renewable energy.
Stalled on the York strike, and not supported the separate school issue..... the Catholic schools should loose financing, also.
health care wait lists have not been shortened at all since the liberals came to power
focus on the fundamental issues, like the economy and need for infrastructure (transportation, medical)instead of populist issues to get votes
moved slowly to end York university strike
acted like the electorate doesn't count. They are more concerned with what is visible (i.e. the politically correct anti-smoking laws)than the invisible that would do us the most good.
Like I sa, they have put the Students of York University back in their classrooms. They are helping our Health Care and Hospitals too.
They " Take Command" when something has to be done.
It's what they haven't done. I have seen very little leadership from McGuinty during a time when we desperately need some leadership.
Legislating the York teachers back to work
I will not support a govt that goes against my morals and ethics
Lack of decisions in almost everything.  Just too inept
They seem to have managed to keep things on a relatively even keel during difficult times.
They have not been reluctant to admit that Ontario is going through difficult times and that it may be time to swallow our pride and to seek help from those we have helped in the past.
I don't think it's one thing in particular but rather just about how they've run the provice this far.  They've made some poor choices but the other two leaders would have made many more in my opinion.
very supportive of the 2 type of schools system in the province, very supportive of the job loss in manufacturing and auto sectors,
Not acting quickly enough in the York U strike
Ban Ban Ban.  Dalton did NOT comapaign on banning and restricting everything he can think of in our society (For our own good). Ban pitbulls, guns, driving with cell phones, young people driving restrictions, etc.  Everytime I hear about his s
Calling for gun bans with Toronto Mayor "NDP Dave" makes me not want to support McGuinty.  We have had guns in Canada since day one.  Gun crime has only become a problem ever since the Federal Liberals jacked up the immigration numbers and star
Lack of support for industry/manufacturing jobs
Local MPPs' support for the DRIC international crossing without considering the opinions of the residents of this area which are most affected by the crossing
Acting quickly to provide support to industry (example auto-industry) to help maintain jobs in the province.
too many policies to mention which I disagree with
They have not changed and I do not agree with their spending habits.
Raising the tricky question of support for the Big Three - given that the general rules of capitalism are that lack of success is dissolution of the business but the popular sense is to support a failure because of the workers, who, in part, ma
They could have legislated York U back to work a month ago
Most recently, they could have legislated York back to work sooner
it stepped forward to combat the loss of jobs.
handling economic issues/policy at prov level, taxation including support to municipalities, education
They want to be in control from the back seat. They want reports from the ruling Government from time to time. Anyone can do that and make themselves look good and blame others when tides turn.
Exactly what they have done is dirty tricks.
Forcing the York profs back to work!!!!!
Early they gave monies to the Ottawa Hospitals. We need more money in the health system, plus we need money for the seniors in more seniors homes built. This could be a job creation program as well.
Give up the idea of smart meters. That will really hurt me.
Installed and made us pay for smart meters even before holding public meetings on the topic.
pay raises for public servants that are too high for the economic times when so many others are losing their jobs or making concessions.
appeased unions especially teachers, low profile, always politically correct
Legislated legally striking workers back to work, thus not allowing  the traditional collective bargaining process to solve disputes.
Help by forcing the York University strike to arbitration
Toughen up on the drinking driving, and the control of licensed premises, and attempting to control the freedom of new drivers to obtain full driving priveledges
stop finding every way to tax us. those of us on pensions do not have a way of increasing our pensions  so there for more tax increased costs  hit us in our pockets
Working hard for the manufacturing sector
alternate engery sources ie: nuclear assisting the manufacturing sector Adding monies to the finacial recovery
They've acted like anyone else in power and haven't done much but help themselves
Closing of Hospital emergency wards in Niagara Peninsula, Inadequate Long Term Care beds, Unfair proposed treatment of public school teacher working conditions
uploading of social service costs from municipalities. They need to remove more social costs from municipal taxes ESPECIALLY  the ridiculous policing costs forced on the local taxpayer. If you are going to have a provincial body rule on whether
yes they do nothing but collect their pay cheques.
lack of proper policies towarfs health care
They have been ditherers rather active and pragmatic in dealing with problems.  One-up-man-ship is more important than working with each other to accomplish what needs to be done even if it isn't popular and they may not get get reelected.  The
Increased funding for public education; ended the York University strike.
Did not pick up the Conservatives' idea of funding private religious schools.
allowing York U. strike to last eleven weeks before passing back-to-work legislation
Ended the labour strife at the University of York
McGinty's continuing dishonestly with the voters about what he promised to deliver and what is happening. He is a totally arrogant ideologue who does not respond to real world conditions. Essentially a socialist.
They have not lived up to their election promises. McGinty is an outright liar.
The Duration of time it took to bring legislation to settle the York University strike
Their stand on environmental issues (smoking, herbicides etc.)
How they managed the provincial economy, if they continue to legislate private behaviour in the name of health promotion and if the opposition can find a leader and develop an acceptable platform.
Reforming how cities raise taxes in the Province of Ontario
For starters, be faster to respond to situations. The York U strike is a perfect recent example. They hid and sputtered around, just hoping it would fix itself, waited too long, then grudgingly seemed to drag their sorry overpaid arses into the
It is what they haven't done - McGunity's cabinet, especially Donna Canfield, Minister of Natural Resources is a lightweight who has weakened her Ministry and done nothing at a time when much needs to be done.
Minsiter Canfield is promoting the daming of wild rivers in Northern Ontario to promote small scale hydro electric but the environmental impacts will be devastating and "horrible".  It a green gesture that will have catastrophic "green" implica
Ordered the York University strike to end
They took WAY too long to legislate the York U teachers back to work
There have been numerous promises broken by Dalton.  Dalton continues to try to be the knight in shining armour taking credit for things that he had very little involvement in. He also makes many "no brainer" statements about issues everyone el
treated people with respect by listenisng to them/ putting money into transit.
The federal government has effectively ignored the loss of manufacturing jobs in Canada to other countries.
They have followed the lack of action of the federal governement with their own inaction and apathy
Ignored the problems in the forestry sector over the last five years.
The handling of the strike at York University.
Again, they forced me back to work and ended my strike
Personally they are making it harder for small business to exist higher min. wage ,utilities, WSIB etc...During a recession there should be a freeze on these expenses in order for small business to surive and continue to collect and pay taxes
hiring of nurses and the funding of NP lead clinic poverty legislation if it past as well as the pesisde bill if it passess
contiuning wiht thier comment to hiring 3000 more nurses this year funding 10 more NP lead clinics this year passing the pestiside and poverty bills
Long term planning of hydro, elimination of coal-fired stations; management of provincial budget in general.
Our local member works hard to bring the influencc of the provincial government to our constituency
Until recently seemed to be good stewards of the economy
lack of improvement in Health care in Ottawa
Continuously meddling and issuing legislation  on small issues while ignoring important issues like tax relief, safety in old folks homes, etc
I prefer the provincial Liberals'approach to the economy and the environment.
SHUTING DOWN ELECT.POWER PLANT`S IN ONTARIO AND THEN BUYING POWER FROM THE US COAL FIRED PLANTS MCGUINTY IQ -35 AS A DAY IN JANUARY.
NOT GETTING INVOLVED IN THE OTTAWA TRANSIT STRIKE. THE ON. GOV SHOULD HAVE STEPED IN IMMEADIATLEY INSTEAD ALL WE GOT WAS SILENCE.
They need a clearer policy agenda . I have no idea what Ontario's priorities are .
Back to work legislation!...... taking a stand, My God
health care cuts to the direct service providers(registered health care providers) and  not decreased the management levels
Policy reaction to current nation wide economic contraction...will they go into long term deficit or start cutting government expenditure to parallel tax receipt reductions?
Not legislating "back to work" to York University workers.
What the government has NOT done.  They have not made hard choices -
ARBITRATION IN THE YORK UNIVERSITY DISPUTE
Lack of sufficient support for health care
Responses to layoffs would affect my voting Liberal negatively.  Certainly the government could have ensured that no auto worker or anyone else receive  a layoff notice on Christmas Eve.    Response to the TA strike at York was very pedestria
Ban Ban Ban Ban Ban Ban Ban Ban Ban does not promote personal responsibility.
McGuinty, Bryant et al calling for a handgun ban from private citizens as a way to solve crime is a no go. If you don't trust decent citizens, you create a new class of criminal.
lack of health care spending on people who need it
Delayed ending strike at York University
The have done anythng to assist the economy in ontario
Pare back on the level of bureaucracy instead of increasing it.
Support for terminating York U. strike Tougher line with feds re: financial transfers
Ending York University's strike, Committing to help auto industry Gaining money from Federal buget
The provincial government failed to keep its promises from the last two elections.
I donot trust PC and the leader in ontario as well as in federal.
They are trying to get help to support the manufacturing sector which is so important to Ontario.
not rushing back to work legislation in the York strike
The provincial government has NOT properly dealt with Third Nations land claims issues, particularly in Caledonia
Same as mentioned before - provincial government not dealing with Third Nations land claims, particularly in Caledonia
They have not addressed the provincial deficit, by cutting provincial spending
As a health care professional (a nurse), I am pleased by the support that the current government has given to health portfolio, and specifically to some initiatives that support nursing, such as the New Grad Initiative.  After years under the C
They were too slow in bringin in back to work legislation for York U. contract teachers.
They have avoided dealing with the important issues and stuck to the 'feel good' stuff that will make them popular
They gave the Mayor of Toronto extended powers and a 4-year term
Taking to long to solve the problem at York U.
The provincial government has squandered tax dollars, has squandered opportunity to make a difference and refuses to see the Caledonia situation as an illegal occupation.
not ending the stricks at Yourk university and Ottawa Transit
Failure to save factory jobs throughout Southern Ontario
Continuation of participation in the aboriginal land claim issues at Six Nations/Caledonia
working towards educational stability in contracts
Kept cool heads during economic downturn. Tried to work with federal government.
they have not done enough in the dispute with indians. they have sat on the fence and frustrated Both sides which has hurtboth sides from resolving the issues.by doing nothing they have let the issues fester.  Also i had a concern  that i brou
they lie a lot and do not listen to the majority
bail outs for the losers.  Canadians, especially Liberals, love handouts.
The enormous Health Tax McGuinty imposed after signing an agreement NOT to raise taxes (and all the other endless lies)
HAve a budget that shows an attempt to help the economy
take as little interest as possible into the things that affect my community, ie; the indian land debate, tobacco buyout etc etc etc
the lack of action regards the strike @ York University.  I am very unhappy that the students were left for 12 weeks with no classes.
They, when first in office, changed the funding for independent schools retroactively which was unfair and I really think that they have mishandled the whole situation with native Canadians.  They are too scared to actually show any leadership
Economic responses such as to the auto sector should show auto workers that the Liberals have the public's best interest at heart not big business alone nor the workers alone but accumative responses
It is hard to be specific, generally I agree with the Liberal stance in parliament provincially - of course there is always room for improvement. Social housing, social safety net and health care besides the dreaded economical situation can alw
Be first out of the blocks to report on how the federal budget affects every day Ontarians. I felt they were visible enough for me.
Maintained the support to the education levels currently for our children.
fought the federal govenmemnt for fairness for our province.
They have done little to improve the economic picture in Ontario, other than to blame the Federal government.
They need to act on improving the Economy.
Wasted considerable time on resolving teachers strike at York University
Nothing, which is better than the wrong thing.
York unniversity tetachers strike not being dealt with and the Ottawa transit strike...these went way too long ,
Stopping the strike at York U. Also, matching infrastructure dollars from the feds.
Matching federal funds to get our economy kick-started again.
They have reversed some of the perverse ideology-driven downloading and other legislation of the Harris government.
train service to Peterborough on the Go line
It is more what they did not do, like  support for renewable energy is still not strong enough  Health Care is still inefficient  support and regulation for energy efficient building is still not strong enough the political will for environ
How they handled York University's strike
continually attempting to get equal funding
not enough for the poor support green advances too slow on alternative energies need to support North more
funding for private schools -- i will vote against it no matter what
They are not doing a bad job overall.  They are good at balancing multiple agendas.  They are a good middle of the political spectrum government.
The inability of the government to deal with the forest industry woes, relative to the autosector for example.
Stayed true to campaign promises, whereas, if they had not made such unattainable goals, they would not be in the position that they are now.
Not cutting taxes on health care. Cutting regulations by 25-35%, potentially putting people in danger.
Cuts in education, proposed full week kindergarten plan, lack of support for daycares.
The premier effectively lied his way into office by making many commitments he chose not to keep. Although the public is generally fickle, there are still many whose long term opinions are affected by such behaviour.
Took too long to intervene with the strike at York University.  They appear to be doing things to bolster the economy now but they should have started making plans to increase number of doctors, assist farmers, small businesses etc a lot sooner
not correct the health tax.  I guess I should abuse the system more so I get my $ 300.00 a year I'm taxed on.
settle the teacher's contract before they have a strike vote
I believe the government should have stepped in much sooner when the York teachers went on strike.  I feel so bad for the students and their families.  They have lost 3 months of studies and I think it will be very difficult for them to catch u
Offered to help bail out the auto industry.
Keeping jobs here in the provinces, allowing for example Bell to have it's call centre in India, and eliminating all the jobs here.  Canada is going to be dust if things don't improve, it is a domino effect, first its the small jobs then the hi
green power as a planned initiative towards sustainability.
promoting nuclear power   And while I have space and the opportunity to respond I was really annoyed at your question several pages ago where I was forced to lie. You asked if there was any of the four parties I would never vote for and you
I do not agree with the government's decision to support nuclear energy as a "clean" energy source.
No confirmed support of auto industry, no support for small town hospitals that are forced to close, too few doctors in the province (GPs)
They must stop the culture of entitlement among the leaders of the Teacher's unions. They continue to pander to tne needs of the few-the last minute legislation to send York Universy back should have been done after 2 days. What they did not do
contract negotiations with all the ops and bps members in the province have been a blunder of favoratism and crap, that will force most of those crapped on to vote ndp
Handling of the strike at York University
Letting the York strike go on for such a long time seems unreasonable.
they have done nothing but talk ,no action
the negotiations with the teachers' unions -  allowing a conservative government sanctioned but legally irrelevant panel create a "framework" for negotiations that actually request strips to basic rights of teachers
the disrespect of teachers and broken education promises
the handling of the economy (even though it is hardly their fault)
They have waffled and wasted time while 50,000 York University students were shut out of their classes.
They have wasted their mandate legislating stupid things like smoking in cars, using cell phones in cars, etc. instead of addressing the important issues like labor unrest, need for infrastructure maintenance, need for new highways, and more.
broken promises re tax increases, specifically the Ontario Health levy; plus overall insane level of taxation in this province.
McGuinty's continual whining to Ottawa about fiscal imbalance ...    He needs to address his out of control spending problem
High profile when it comes to making a decision on how to handle the economic crisis.  They seem to have a plan and are putting it into action.  Let's hope it works
Return Chiropractic and other PREVENTATITIVE healthcare methods to OHIP, including VISIONCARE.
Cutting day care funding and not reining in the tar sands industry.
Pressured Harper into  1) giving Ontario its fair share of seats during redistibution,  2) transferring some tax dollars back to the Province, 3) recognizing Ontario in the budget (Southern Ontario Development fund)
Forced Harper to recognize Ontario's financial contribution to the country and to treat Ontario fairly during seat redistribution.
they are cutting back on hospital services and getting a lot of negative press for it.
either go with clean coal or get out of coal generation of power.
Told the truth during the run-up to the election vs lying boldly
They fought the proposal to open faith-based schools to non-Catholics... among other things.
Added a health tax after a promise of no more taxes
Imposed a health tax after a promise of no more taxes
Overspending; screwy property tax system.
They have done a good job lobbying the federal government for funds to increase public transit (train service between Windsor and Montreal).
As mentioned before, lobbying for public transit money and for more $ for secondary education and for supporting research at Universities (Ontario Research Fund).
Do something anything at this point the gov is anti everything. There are so many things that could be done to help the people back/continue working that it is almost staggering that McSquinty et al continue to do nothing. What are they waiting
The prov has done nothing and really Liberals never could or for that matter would, I'm sure. But there are so many out there ie: lower the PST either generally, in hardest hit areas, in sectors that are hardest hit, or Saints preserve us to he
Destroyed our education system, highway system,health system, almost everything.
- moderate approach to spending and legislation - various efforts made in education
They stick to theyr guns with no nonsense Politics and call a spade a spade
kept things relatively smooth. No major catastrophies, just kept things on an even keel as much as practical
they did not keep promises made in the campaign
did not keep promises made during campaign
repealed must of Harris doctrine policies
Letting the York University strike go on for so long.
acted on the enviroment & fixing hydro problems
Lack of effort in terms of the economy and manufacturing jobs
response to economic crisis more defined than other governments
action on traffic air pollution to reduce health impacts
Job retraining.I would like to be able to go back to school and get paid for going back for retraining.But with people in my age bracket or a little bit younger.Not a bunch of 20 to 30 year olds.
you know off hand I can't think of anything in particular,just that Dalton seems to be running the province better.He seems to care about us now,whereas before he was just another pol,treading water not doing anything
The flip-flop on health care taxes a few years back. The way they handle the potential teachers strike could make a difference.  They need to NOT cave in to unions.
The York University problem, the Teachers talks, McGinity has caused more problems for Ontario than Bob Rae.
McGinty being somewhat honest about our situation, the deneral public isn't atuynes to appreciate this.
if they would re-enstate paying for eye exams and chiropatics I might vote for them
Offering the Second Career program for recently laid off workers such as myself
might have worked harder at health care wait times
Efforts to eliminate coal production; effective engagement with the feds; operating with relative transparency; demonstrating the environment-economy linkage can work to make the lives of people better.
Continue to invest in clean energy and emissions reductions.
They have horribly mishandled Native blockades such as  Caledon
It is more what they have NOT done. They have spent their time dealing with smoking in cars and other behavioural/social engineering issues rather than the hard economic issues.
back to work legislation of cupe 3903 no-smoking in car with kids law speed limiters on big trucks underfunding hospitals..not holding hospital admins responsible changes to graduated licensing not building sufficient public transit too s
uploading welfare costs from the municipaliteis to the province
Their general management of the relationship with the feds affects their support. At present, they seem to be showing a cooperative face, it is helping them
I think they have been more fiscally responsible than any previous party. I liked that the premier has backed down on issues that he thought were important and stated that he made an error.  He is not afraid to state that he cannot keep promise
The Premier seems to be dealing with causes of problems and not funding band-aids.  For example, the fill up stands for electric cars.  It seems to me that the technology will be ready when electric cars are on the road.  He is being honest wit
Yes. See previous answer.  However, I may change my mind once John Tory is in the Legislature.  There doesn't seem to be an opposition presence at the moment.
Stood up to the present Federal government and the anti-Ontario rhetoric spewed by Harper and the attempt by Harper to bankrupt Ontario as he seems to have a vendetta against Ontario.
looking after the population as a whole and catering to the elite/select voters
looks after the best interests of all without cutting or privatizing services
have ignored the growing loss of manufacturing and forestry jobs because they opened up hydro rates which made us uncompetative on the global markets
addressing job losses with the automotive plants.  I'm not sure that their plan is the best, but I think that they dealt with issues right away, including fighting for the Canadian workers with their increased productivity helped with the persp
Education - revised Science Curriculum.  One of the first seriously intelligent curriculum actions taken in over 70 years!
People always find something to disagree with and vote against. The particular 'thing' is nonspecific and depends on the moods of 'the people' at any point.
calmly suggested Ontario is no longer a "have" province
Speaking up to the Harper government in support of Ontario's failing economy
Non Confidence.... Shuting down Parliament... Saying for months "No No we are not in a recession....wait.. oh yes... we are !!
No support for the current government!!.....They have let way too many jobs leave the province. STOP selling us out!
They took Muskoka out of the Northern Ontario designation for no reason other than partisan spite.
fight with the Federal gov. over equalization payments
Provided good leadership and good government
Plan to make Ontario a more competitive environment
Being very responsive to the economic situation and attempting to implement measures to address the current realities
Abolished mandatory retirement a few years ago.
have done the best they could re finances considering the deficit/mess left by the Harris government ie: decreases in support for municipallities, cuts in services and hidden deficit.
The coalition debacle. That did not help their cause in any way shape or form.
Increase jobs.  Bailout the automotive industry and force them to keep the factories here open
lobbied the feds for transfer payment increases, supported the auto industry, suported Nurse Practitioner led clinics and primary care.
Conotinue to support Nurse Practitioner led clinics
The have no vision. They do as little as possible.
In our community, the new roadway to the international bridge
Forcing a cheaper, more health riskier solution on the community
The Premier has been talking up creating jobs eg use green technology, and there is plenty out there.
Failure , despite all of the paid expertise, to anticipate the financial crisis and prepare for its' onset.
the outcome of the response to the collapse of the economy.
They lie not only during election but till the next election is called.
They provided a sound alternative to the Harris government.
Forcing workers back to work at York when there was NOT a deadlock but a refusal on the part of the employer to deal fairly, as well as the government's refusal to admit their chronic under funding of of post-secondary education is at the root
Sorry, I wrote my answer to this to the question about the federal government. It's the provincial government's refusal to admit that it is their chronic underfunding of post-secondary education that caused the stike at York U and will cause mo
Put forward a plan to try and stimulate the economy.
They have agreed to measures to help stimulate the economy in Ontario.
They have not taken decisive action to deal with lay-offs
legislation to return York University to classes
Dalton McGuinty's commissioned study of  the future of Ontario's economy
they have not displayed much leadership, have been somewhat hypocritical, and don't listen to intelligent suggestions that are made by people like me, and don't respond to emails.
they are not conservatives.  That party has a philosophy with which I am totally opposed.
they have quietly changed laws that affect me as a disabled person. they changed a benefit that when I buy a new car I get the provincial sales tax back. There are other things but this one stands out for me.
Strong and rational leadership - non ideiological
they do nothing, can't make decisions, break their promises, etc.
they break their promises, can't make important decisions. I will never vote Liberal as long as McGinty is in power. I have lost all confidence with the Liberals
health care - even with the extra tax we give to prov - there still are problems with the services in the hospitals.  Rural ontario is losing out to the big cities
requiring the hospitals to remain out of debt - funds need to be increased for them.  Stop trying to shut down small hospitals in rural ontario.
very slow to react to problems- York U strike and auto job losses
Stalling funds to Cities, looking after executives instead of  lower paid persons.
I don't like the policy of the provincial governmen
It has helped me when the Premier put money into the Family Responsibility Office in order for the agency to reinforce court order as far as child support and extra ordinary expenses. By allowing FRO to have more power to be able to reinforce.
Trying to create jobs with input of funds.
I will never support Liberals for allowing City of Toronto Act,slashing MNR budget,passing Kawartha Highlands Signature Site or caving in to "environmentalists" interference vis-a-vis access to Crown Lands or sale of same to "special interest"
They have failed us with shortsighted stopgap measures instead of visionary long term plans.They think supporting the same old same old will pull us through but they don't see that is only a short term solution that may appease us but won't giv
Tax and spend-typical Liberal mindset.We are eventually going to see that Mike Harris had the right idea-everything the gov't funds is way too costly because everyone thinks they have an endless supply of money.We are way too lax with every gov
Premier McGuinty seems genuinely upset with the decline in jobs and infrastructure of our province.  He has hired Mr. Florida (I believe his name) to help him understand what is happening and what is the best approach for our Province to bring
they are nothing but liars..slippery slope my butt..too much of one group getting what the hell they want...too many immigrants being let in..taking over our jobs..our homes..this government kisses thier butts..the ridiculous cost to get a eye
same as federal...too mcuh dam control of our lives..too may immigrants being allowed in too mcuh diversity!! it is overkill..no coeverage for the person who makes nothing..no dental care ..no eye care..vet costs are ridiculously way too high..
Treatment of public sector works and unions
I support that party which runs against the union during the York University strike.
done much of nothing except bring out more unnecessary legislation controling how we live our daily lives
They were quicker to acknowledge the economic downturn and just how badly it is going to hurt the public
Failing to recognise the gravity of the losses of jobs in the manufacturing sector.
dragged their feet re ordering York employees back to work- should have acted sooner- by end of 2008 at latest
They have created a better approach to education and a positive environment for teachers compared to the previous two provincial governments - Mike Harris and his successor.
I will not support them if they sign the nuclear power contracts they are threatening to sign.  Ontario should not be dependent on this old-fashioned, dangerous system for another half-century.  And worse yet, there is no protection against cos
-back to work legislation for striking York TAs
Not keepingt their word on promises made before the election
demended a better provincial deal from Ottawa; pledged to extend unemployment benefits
long term demand for equal treatment from the conservative arrogant approach to Ontario - fostered by Harper and Flaherty
I didn't like McGuinty when he first came on to the political scene...I now think he is doing a really great job.
Making sense. Being open minded. Being concerned for the average person...not giving breaks for people sending their kids to private school.
Increase funding for health care, especially rural
Stop blaming other levels of government and take difficult steps necessary to deal with problems on a timely basis.
(Ignorant) people would like them to spend more money on "more government", be it more programs, "creating" more jobs and the like.
Stop the growth of the provincial government/bureaucracy's physical size, therefore limiting the increasing rate of spending on same.
funding for various health care projects ezamples preventative measures. Nurses initiative education funding.
Moving ahead on developing plans for renewable energy.
Have not worked to move the province from its almost sole reliance on the auto industry
Dalton pleading provincial poverty because he has failed to provide any meaningful leadership
They have made education and health care reform a priority. Both suffered badly under the  prior conservative government
when you come out with a poverty reduction plan that details another level of government solving the problem, that's crap.  The report the gov't received on a brainy economy is hopeful though
poverty reduction strategy is crap.  I can deal with a gov't that says they can't do it all.  I have no use for one that provides an impossible scenario as a solution.
I liked the last budget, I will see with the next one
lack of interest or action with caledonia land dispute
The prov gov needs to negotiate fairly with its unionized employees and not make threats like you get 12% if you sign now, that's the deadline and then you get 8% if you don't. The rest of the deal offered is strips - more supervision duty, mor
Prov gov needs to bargain properly with the unionized employees
Supporting expansion of public transit has increased support, but if years go by without any shovels in the ground, people will lose faith.
Same. Support for expanding public transit in Toronto.
Taken a more agressive approach to the conservation needs.
moveontario-rapid transit for hamilton-toronto---modernize ontario's electricity grid----greenhouse gas targets---creating jobs by going green--second career job retraining---investing in restructure-bridges,highways---joining with businesses t
they are doing something-!!!!good or bad but they are trying--not taking a wait and see approach like harper did when the recession started.Didn't he say that there is no reason to worry about the economy and also he said " now is a good time t
For me the liberal lie that they would not raise taxes and then inflicting the health tax on us was unforgivable. If it was necessary it should have been an election issue.
The provincial government has done nothing to convince me to vote for them.
running the province as well as expected under tough conditions
The Prof. Florida Report on a creative society for the future.
The creativity report is looking to future ... everything else is just holding on or wanting to return to the past.
Matching or pro rating contributions to federal economic stimulus that hopefully will create jobs in Ontario.
Too numerous to write down. Nothing seems to work for the Prov.Liberals.
Increased spending without addressing healthcare problems McGuinty is too cozy with teachers; allowing large salary increases in poor economic times
I COULD NEVER NEVER NEVER VOTE CONSERVATIVE AFTER MIKE HARRIS
The prolonged York Univ. strike made them look wishy-washy. Students paying what they do for post-secondary ediucation should not have to put up with this kind of damage.
Provincial schools have been much more settled places since the Liberals took over from the Conservatives. There has been less grandstanding than under the Harris/Eves regime and more constructive, quiet government. Unfortunately, most people d
listen to what people have t say about  healt care  they cared about what was wrong with the system
The reaction to the York university strike may have cost the government votes.  In my region, health care (the lack thereof, more specifically) is certainly a top issue.
Response to decline in automobile industry - couldn't they have foreseen this? Previous provincial governments hurt cities badly. McGuinty is better but there is till room for improvement. Environmental record isn't good - promises - not much a
Manage finances and be fiscally responsible like any business.
The delay in legislating York University CUPE workers and the Ottawa busdrivers back to work.
They blame the Federal Government at every turn, try to throw too much responsibility on the Regional and City governments when they can't seem to solve a problem.
They have chosen NOT to move against the native land claims when clearly they are in violation of the law of the land.
Their slowness to react the the York deadlocked strike.
stopping the college teaching assistants strike
They have done very little!  McGuinty has remained silent while the wheels have fallen off, he has no plan, no vision.  He in short is an IDIOT!
They are honest and transparent unlike the Conservatives.
provided a stimulus package to help the economy in Ontario long before the federal gov't understood what was happening in the province
provide leadership instead of hand sitting like the federal gov't has done.
Their decision to cut social program spending.
ordering the striking York university taching assistants and part-time  teachers back to work.
demonstrated an arrogant attachment to ideology and no intelligence to managing money
an ideological stance against lowering business taxes
Excessive taxation of low and middle class
They knew it was only a matter of time as manufacturing dwindled but did nothing.  They should have been investing or promoting altenative industries long ago.
they did nothing well.  ie they did step in and take control of any sitution or crisis that arose.  They just rode it out.
Made an attempt to provide financial support to the manufacturing sector in Ontario, particularly Automotive, in concert with the American and Canadian Federal Governments.
The way in which it distributes funds for Infrastructure Stimulus (Fed & Prov) throughout the Province will be important to my future support of McGuinty & the Prov Libs.
response to federal business minister's negative comments about Ontario
stand up for Ontario's rights at the federal table
They throw money at problems instead of creating the best possible world for Ontarians and the environment in Ontario.  The greedy suck up the money and we are no further ahead.  McGuinty needs to be tough as to what is right like Danny William
The way they spend our tax money recklessly without good results.  They are paid too much and have extravagant costs.  The way they gather information to solve problems is criminal--releasing large sums of money for a study by their friends rat
destroyed the economy and dithered in the face of crises like the Caledonia land issue and the York U strike.
I will never support the Liberals while Dalton McGuinty is leader.
slow on keeping their commitments or not keeping commitments, e.g. to build affordable housinb
not keeping promises, e.g. hiring new nurses is delayed
Not handling struggling sectors fairly - bail out of the auto sector when other sectors (like farming) could use assistance also
responding with concret action to promote the knowledge economy
general incompetence and inability to balance their budgets / control spending
fiscally irresponsible in not changing tax laws to improve the business climate in the province and supporting declining industries as an alternative to forward looking legislation
The budget that they come up with our great grand children will still have to pay for the damage.
Lack of  funding for cities like Toronto,health care, job creation.
Working more effectively with Federal Minister of Finance to address crisis in Ontrio's manufacturing sector.  Before the two governments seemed to be in a state of war with one another.
Agreeing to work cooperatively with the federal finance Minister and try to invest in Ontario economy which is being hit so hard by layoffs in manufacturing sector
York University strike was out of control, should have never been allowed to last SO LONG
broke promises after the previous election
The way the strike at York U. was handled
Preaching Doom and Gloom is not conducive to inspiring confidence in industry and investors that Ontario is a good place to invest or do business.
They have been very middle of the road in everything, and made no big errors.
Maintained a reasonable taxation to support necessary infrastructure inprovements.
Settled the strike at York University within a reasonable amount of time.
THey are much more empathetic about the plight of Ontarians during this recession than the prov. or fed. conservatives
Passing sensible legislation...no smoking in cars with minors etc.
The fact that they are not consrvative is enough
Less legislation around rules of conduct
have tried to be nonpartisan and not fight all the time with the feds thus wasting time and enbergy. We need to be united but Harper has not realized this but McGinty is trying. He called the byelection for John Tory to get in - not afraid of c
The ON government has been giving too much money to variou organizations.  I is not the government's job to continuously provide funds for these organization.  It should provide the basis for a good economy and spend money on public sector issu
McGinty is, was, and always will be a dick-head.  I could NEVER support him or a government of his.
shown leadership....been decisive in action instead of blaming Ottawa for what they don't have.
They`ve gone back on thier promise in the case of health care spending, they do not put enough money into Toronto.  People from other area`s travel through T.O every day and we need help with our infastructure and public transit, for the citize
Backed the coalition and whined about equalization payments instead of leadership programs of its own
It has done little or nothing regarding the economic problems
It took too long for the provincial government to demonstrate strongly to the federal government that Ontario counts. Ontario was never Ontario-centric in the past but saw it self as speaking for Canada. Now that Ontario is hurting, it has take
The premier, and the government, are finally speaking for Ontario. In addition, they seem to realize that cities are important and that they deserve support for infrastructure of all types - transit, culture, health, education - to improve the
Failing Ontarians on the economoy and letting U of York remain out on strike, while students suffer.
Failed Ontarians on the economy, lack of tax cuts, and allowing York students to suffer during strike.
Invest in the environment and in green technologies
nothing, no help for anyone, they just sit back and watch as the province becomes a have not province
They have seemed to be doing nothing to support the economy except "bleat".
Contribute $$$ to industry to help to save jobs: ie: money to the automotive industry.
They're missing in action on most issues that need to be dealt with.
Their hipocracy on the school funding issue.
choosing to ignore the Greenlink plan for Windsor Ontario and going with a very poor choice instead.
They have focused on the wrong things- the infrastructure, hospitals and school systems are declining while they focus on small special interest groups and marginal initiatives like "smoking in cars" legislation
Made like an ostrich with its head in the sand, whene situations arose that required immediate action.  Such as the auto industry, education and rising unemployment. Also health care.
Not dealing with the York University strike, not dealing with the aboriginals Caledonia.  They are too willing to take a wait and see attitude - they don't take a stand.  Too involved with bringing education down to a matter of cost, not qualit
They don't make decisions - they just sit back and wait for situations to resolve themselves
They put a  huge tax on health care ,which they said wasn't a tax and they are still closing hospitals. There are not nearly enough doctors.
They lied about not incresing taxes then put a huge one on health care.
Reduction in funding for unemployed poor & diisabled
The indifferece of the Gov, to environmental degradation and encroachment on its own rwgulations
Not doing the universal support for religious schools.
The provincial government is not a strong force in Ontario. Its very nature creates apathy, especially for the younger generation. They do the same things over and over again without any thought to innovation. Just plain stale. Same old politic
I don't want sympathy from the provincial government, I want an action plan. I want them to also act energetically, swiftly and for the good of the province.
recognize that the hallowed factory is no longer viable....just like the change that happened in the industrial rev...things change
Stood up the the federal conservative gov.
There delay in responding to the York University strike - they should not be allowed to strike.  The province should have ordered them back to work before Christmas
They've announced that there will be a deficit budget that will help to stimulate our economy and they will take advantage of many of the offers made in the Federal budget.
Spend with no plan. Trying to be omnipotent
The Premier has tirelessly pushed for Ontario.
I think that by commissioning the Florida report on where the focus on jobs should be in the future ia an excellent initiative.
Local politician has been very helpful in our riding when it was needed. Loyalty to the indiviual
Social housing investment to cities, and help for the 'legally deemed disabled' people by the them.
I don't know what the poles indicate in support for the Provincial Government
They keep on hanging in there trying to get things done and to get us back on track despite the global economy and the federal government -- they are gaining points from me just from their sheer tenacity in brutally tough times.
received money from the federal government to boost the economy
All McGuinty has done is talk about and do things for families and teachers/education. It does NOTHING to help me or my wife, disabled persons, and our personal financial position has worsened since he came into power.  I have never liked him a
Need to take a stronger position on the recession issues affecting Ontario
Trying to get the issue regarding equilization funding with the federal government worked out.
Stand up and fight for Ontario against a strong Western bias in the Federal Government
At the moment, they have little opposition
Their handling of the York University strike
They broke most of their election promises.
The Municipal Taxation issue is a mess.  MPAC should be abolished, and return to Provincially controlled system.  Right now there is a "boys club" running the assessment system, and they're doing a terrible job.  The recent government intervent
They bow to corporate pressure.  They need to have a better backbone.  The new property assessment legislation and policies favour the rich far more greater than the middle or poor classes.
they have helped build up stability and better conditions in education.
they are trying to better the health areas
They could stop making ridiculous "Nanny-type" laws that waste dollars and accomplish nothing of value.
Nanny laws & "tough on crime" legislation
announced a large energy efficiency program
they may lose support for running a deficit
Smaller government, tax cuts (especially corporate) deregulation, better education policies, labour mobility
Support for the disadvantaged, physically challenged, non-literate, emotionally troubled, homeless, unemployed.
Fund programs for the illiterate -- I work in such a program.
How they've poorly handled the negotiations with ETFO teacher's federation.
How quickly they settle the ETFO negotiations and hopefully give the elementary teachers the same salary increases as they gave the other unions.
The back to work legislation forcing the striking York University employees back to work.
They dont tell the truth.They dont follow through with promises made during their campaign.Some of us dont forget.
Their in ability to fund the cities and their requirements.Their ineptitude on implementing an effective policy  in southern Ontario's fight against gridlock.
dilly dallayed on York University dispute
Standing up for Ontario and I feel this is specially important when a Harper govenment is in power even though it is in minority government
honesty: discussing problems & failures truthfully; managing prov. economy & thereby providing reasonable stability; providing counterpoint to federal gov'ts especially regarding transfer payment issues & problems with disappearing mfg industry
have looked to ottawa to solve provincial problems without taking responsibility themselves
stop blaming the feds for everything and
went against some election promises & cut funds in health care
Refusal to lower personal taxes (either  health tax, incentive to spend via tax breaks for home rennovations,etc )as the federal government has done in the budget  Has asked various provincial departments to be frugal in spending. However I do
Personal tax breaks. Civil service reductions even if it mean reduced services. More accountability on the money Ontario Provincial government receives from federal government. Stronger pressure on unions (private and public) to curtail thei
- provincial framework for teacher contracts - idea of harmonizing GST/PST
The have abandoned my county, Haldimand, to native terrorists by not enformcing the laws.
the financial and political support provided to the automotive sector
positive support to the automotive sector
ignore the illegal Indian occupation in Caledonia
they continue to ignore the illegal Indian occupation in Caledonia - so no support from me
Tried not to take sides in federal politics.
Repeated long term failures over health care, in all respects, training and recruiting doctors and nurses, maintaining hospitals, etc, has been a disaster, and it will affect how people vote
Their past record on health care, permitting unlawful violence by criminals hiding behind "land rights", and driving the economy into the ground with high taxes have made my decision clear.
yes, be more pro active on the crime fighting front; public transit front and better planning for urban development and spread.
Legislated the York University TA's back to work.  I thought they should have done it sooner, but many people were opposed to back-to-work legislation.
In action on many fronts - environment, social benefits, health care
Ruining health care by placing accountants in charge of medical decisions.
Not being competitive in business taxation rates to attract and maintain business citizens.
speak up for Ontario re: EI fairness and NAFTA
They could have done something a lot sooner to end the strike at York University and saved a lot of students a lot of aggravation and loss of summer wages, since their school year will now extend much longer than it could, and should, have.
McGuinty is still leader and her has done nothing about the Health Premium (TAX) in the good times and now is in deep deep trouble as his "fixes" for health care are making thinkgs worse in Ontario.
Useful action on Health Care reform, small business taxes, Municipal affairs, OMB are all missing in action.
I DON'T LIKE HOW THEY ARE HANDLING THE CURRENT ECONOMIC CRISIS OR THE PAST ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
reduced ability for Ontario food production by having Niagara fruit farmers destroy their orchards
waited too long to commit/act on various provincial matters
Mr Mcguinty always appears to await public opinion prior to making a decision, instead of being decisive in his leadership, regardless of consequences
they have not kept their election promises in previous years
Stop trying to please everyone and just govern - damn it!
Focus on the "green economy" - it's what we want to hear.
The Liberals have stated support for nuclear energy. If they plan to go ahead with that, I absolutely cannot vote for the Liberal Party, and I would do everything in my power to keep others from voting for them.
Cancelling the hiring of nurses and not covering PSA test for men.
they are accessible to media and individuals and communicate easily and well on message
agreeing to fund auto mfgs, and not every other business that is hurting ...
I strongly disagree with the bailout ...
I think people are beginning to see that Dalton McGinty sits on the fence until he sees what might be the popular thing to do then does it such as the York Univ. strike he did nothing until it became critical. He rules by what he sees as public
The green energy bill is being put through because it is the trendy cause of the moment. While I wholeheartedly support green energy when you look at things such a wind turbines the cost does not give much benefit there are far better cleaner m
Lack of leadership and the absense of real solutions for critical issues
promoting equality and some resources for the underpriviledged in terms of economic incentives, assistance to help them become more economically sound
The designation of a greenbelt area and the halt in development in this area.
they are not active enough on the economy- you hardly hear from them except for whining about the federal gov't- they were elected...now go do your job
been supportive of northern ontario issues in the last several years.
Over the years they have made an utter mess of managing the manufacturing sector.
- legislation for no smoking in cars with kids
the lack of insight in back to work legislation for post-secondary education.U of T
Ignoring the economy until two weeks ago.
they don't seem to have any idea how to deal with job losses high taxes it;s like they are out of touch with the real world
The Prov. Govt. has spent too much money without the OK of the input from the Oppostion.
A realistic energy policy, rather than blanket condemnations of coal when the only alternative right now is to buy US power...made with coal!
Same as above...an unreasoned plan to close coal plants with no alternative, will not help the environment.
They have been indecisive and wishy-washy on what to do in light of the present economic crisis.
They appear to be trying to protect/assist in-province business
the move to support green power generation
It might be more what they have not done. For example, as a nurse, it was important for me that they honour their commitment to hire 9,000 registered nurses as soon as possible to address nursing shortages. Not only have they not done this, the
Please see previous comments. I would like to see my area get a nurse practitioner clinic.
Management of the budget and jobs in Ontario
Relaxing welfare rules.  Visiting auto manufact. plants - McGuinty appears to really CARE about people.
Altough i usually support the NDP, i believe that the liberal gov has shown concern over the massive job losses in Ontario.  I believe while the Ont Gov is not 'flashy' it is doing it's job quietly.  "First do no harm".
I may be wrong here - but I think the province downloaded extra funds, e.g. to the Toronto Transit Commission resulting in much better scheduling of the bus routes in my area;  I am also impressed with medical services and other help in the com
Legislated students back at York University
They keep McGuinty as leader. There's got to be someone better
They are front and centre with what they are doing with the economic crisis and the Premier is remaining accessible
Request John Tory to come up with some solid solutions to issues instead of always being critical, as it is easy to brush over matters with a critical broadstroke than to offer solutions - mob mentality starts thinking the commentator is smart
Being gloomy about the future and blaming other government - there is only 1 taxpayer
response to the current financial crunch
They have limited their green technologies to nuclear for power. They have not mandated no cosmetic use of pesticides. They have not insisted on vehicles being developed to decrease the amount of green house gas. They have not mandated recyclin
promotion of wind, wave and solar power. Building advanced mass transportation at a more reasaonable fare rate.
Prior to the ecomonic upheaval they were doing a great job at improving education and health care. It is my hope they will keep this up.
They banned pit bulls - lost my vote forever.  They were so ill-informed about that breed, they made themselves look like complete idiots. They privatised Air Ambulance - which was a stupid, stupid mistake.
As the population ages how we take care of seniors is very important.  Therefore any initiatives related to health care fore seniors I would tend to support.
Everything the government does affects their support. This government is a typical tax and spend liberal government, too much interference in the lives of Ontarians, too  much nanny state.
Taken a hypocritical stance against funding religious schools, i.e. wanting to continue to fund only Catholic schools to the exclusion of all other religions.
Their support for a wasteful dual education system (Catholic and public) which is discriminatory based on religion. If they folded the Catholic system into the public system and put an end to the religious discrimination and wasting of resource
Tax incentives to purchase green products
ACTUALLY, IT IS WHAT THEY HAVE NOT DONE--THEY JUST ARE NOT VISIBLE, WHEN SOME OF THE WORST ECONOMIC CONDITIONS IN OUR HISTORY ARE HAPPENING, WHERE ARE THEY?  THERE APPEARS TO BE NO COMMUNICATION, SUPPORT, REASSURANCE, OR MOST OF ALL, ACTION.
economic stimulus package - specifically buyout for automotive
stimulus package and standing up to the federal government
created the green belt; fought the federal government for fairer equalization payments
pushing the federal government to give Ontario it's proper share
If they continue to take back programs that were downloaded onto the city of Toronto during the Harris fiasco
not allowing sharia law to be part of family law. This was a very good thing to do and not erode basic rights for all women. Still think this was there best decision to date.
the Sharia law episode as mentioned in the previous answer.
They could give much more support to mental health care.
They have shown an ability to engage in long term thinking as well as to make difficult short term decisions.
Forced a bail-out for the Big Three Losers
Harmonize the sales taxes and screw me once again.
Supported public sector workers, seniors, students, natives etc which can swing the vote
They have worked very hard to overcome the damage done to Ontario by Mike Harris and his crew.
They have restored the Ontario educational system to semi-reasonable status from its situation during the misrule of Mike, but Ontario is still dead last in Canada in university funding.
The arrogancy they have in general will make sure I will not vote for them
continue to try to solve major problems while not losing sight of minor issues
They are spending a lot of money to prop up the provincial auto industry.
They have seemed reacive rather than proactive and always just have their hand out to Ottawa. Also, they refuse to get rid of Catholic schools while hypocritically opposing funding of other relious schools.
Promise and don't deliver. Arogant P.M.Has been caught up in so many lies. But I guess the public think it's ok.
There attitude, their arrogance, the promises made and not delivered upon. They seem to think it is ok to promise anything and deliver nothing. Their support of Unions.
Will not support any party that wants nuclear energy.
Keep a very low profile so that no one is paying attention whether they do much or not.
Failed to "upload" financial responsibility for homelessness, etc. from the municipalities.
The conservative govt sold hwy 407 to a private company
Planning to spend $26 billion (officially) on new nuclear generation.
putting money into education, being transparent and decent
put money into education, transparent and decent
Not having the guts to resolve the problem in Caledonia!!
The long list of broken promises.  I haven't forgotten the name FIBERALS! If John Tory hadn't brought up faith-based school funding, we might have had a Conservative goernment at this time.  McGuinty is probably hoping he can find a way out of
They are working well with the Natives to help them with business.  They are thinking of harmonizing the GST and PST.  Are going to support a green economy.
Nothing.  We will see if they come through with the green industry they are talking about. And if they really help our natives and treat them as first class citizens as they are.
they lied and i would never vote for a provincial grit anyway
Totally mishandled the crisis in Caledonia
They were pleased with the budget of the  federal govt, stopped the strike at the university,
McGinty requested the bus strike be settled when our municipal govt did nothing & the Feds who had jurisdiction did nothing.
The Liberal govt has done some good things lately but the bus strike was the best thing so for (forcing a settlement, that is)
Given hard earned tax payers money to a company that has no fiscal responsibility to the people that they took the money from.
devoted WAY too much time and money appeasing the public sector
they fail continuously to uphold the rule of law where aboriginal unrest is involved
reassure  voters  that  they  are  trying  to  better  the economy  and  save  jobs
I believe that the Premier is trying to tell the truth and that he is trying to think in long term for the future.
I think te government knows that something has to be done on climate change and that research and education are of the utmost importance. I just wish they would save money by amaogamating the RC and puboic boards of education. It is unjust to h
Kept an even keel through all the economic setbacks.
They spend too much and the cabinet makes too many decisions without going to the legislature.   Rather than set up mechanisms by which we should be governed they are micro-managing.  For example the recent minimum price for beer - $28.00 a cas
They are actually helping the economy, they have provided bailout money they are cutting taxes and trimming their belts
Provided stimulus to the economy, without being partisan
They have been slow to react to economic challenges.
They are willing to run a deficit to help real people.
as far as i am concerned they botched the york strike.  they seem to be intimidates by unions and waited far too long to act.  that is their problem - all talk but no action.  mr mcguinty is not decisive enough to be a leader - and the oppositi
same answer as before - they botched the york negotiations.  letting a union cost all those students so much money - what were tehy thinking?  those students are the future of the province - they are the ones who will join the work force and he
DALTON JUST SEEMS TO WANT TO HELP ONTARIO RECOVER AND THRIVE HE SEEMS TO CARE.
Dalton McGuinty has been a weak leader for years and years
reversing the damage done by the Harris government
Consevation ,new energy policy and funding of education system
Some are still angry with the health tax and for losing coverage for chiropractors, etc.
Issues regarding health care and the need for more health professionals (doctors, nurses etc.)
support investment for ecologically progressive inovation
the way they waste money, I have family in positions to deal witht he government and they waste millions on really stupid things.  They should publish and send everyone what areas they spend the money on and a breakdown of how the money is spen
making false promises and the  sheep in Ontario believe.
raising welfare rates funding too many programs the interference of the Conservative Gov't
raising welfare rates increased funding for immigrants and native indians interferance in the Conservative Federal Gov't
the provinicial govenment has been whining about the poor break Ontario has federally rather than stoking industry and creating a self reliance and independence all people on Ontario
York University labour dispute, loss of Ontario auto jobs
They don't take any hard line stances against unions. Bring in easy legislation that most people agree with and have ramped up spending at a frightening pace since taking office.
They have been inactive in making positive changes in peoples everyday lives. They cave in to unions and give them outrageous wage increases during tough times and increase the budget at double the rate of inflation.
They banned pit bulls. Put in place legislation that while useful, not as important as tackling our economy. They are in charge only because there is no viable opposition at this point, everyone remembers the common-sense revolution that wasn't
Trying to help economy, strong on green energy
I fairly happy with the way they're running things right now
Have not released how much they will give to social groups in order to help those who most feel the eefects of reccession.(the poor)
Show me how they will reduce how much money they take away from me and my family.
Ignored the manufacturing sector of our economy.
Keep imposing hidden taxes through user fees.  Scaring away small to large businesses within the Province.
Every time they get elected.  They keep fulling the government with friends and family that are unqualified to do the job.  For example the management of the Ontario Lottery Corporation.