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Was there from 2002 to 2006.
I guess we would have seen each other around, then. And I would have secretly resented you because RAs are morons.
crimzonflame
Member
You cant sign up for OSAP until you've been accepted into a program.
Just be warned; while you might get lucky, there is a good chance OSAP will not cover your remaining expenses and they will do their best to screw you.
It took me seven years to finish my undergrad and the main reason was because OSAP refused to help me out as far as they should have, even after appeals. My last 3 years were spent taking no more than three classes a semester while working 35-45 hours a week in order to pay my expenses.
DreamMachine
Member
And I wasn't even in on it....
Your a Canadian police officer?? crazy... I wanted to know what do you think of the new crime bills coming down the pipe?
The "lawful access" legislation I generally support.
I don't agree with those who cry that is a dangerous infringement on privacy. Most of those who think so don't even know the current state of the law for things such as interception of private communications.
The last version of the proposed legislation that I saw fairly closely mirrors the language and standards of existing laws.
Our laws, generally, are very outdated when it comes to the 21st century and the myriad of ways for serious criminals to avoid detection. There are many headaches that I have encountered when the law and technology meet, whether it is trying to make the language of a simple search warrant fit the circumstances of searching a cell phone's contents, or having legal authorization to intercept someone's e-mail, but being told by a technical section "we can't do that."
As for mandatory minimums...eh. I don't oppose them in theory for certain crimes, but the reality of what it's going to cost....well, that money is probably better spent elsewhere
*cough* like adequately funding the RCMP *cough*
Make them walk. Think of all the money that would be saved!
DreamMachine
Member
Interesting coming from a police officer. I was under the impression that the current crime bill dropped the privacy legislation, correct me if I am wrong.
Secondly, I don't think people care that police can have more power to track criminals online, what I think they are worried about is if police abuse those powers. Additionally, the fact that no warrant is needed, doesn't that go directly against the charter of rights?
I just checked wikipedia, and it would appear you are correct. I was not aware.
So the new bill is just the mandatory minimums stuff? Laaaaame.
Yes, but what I am saying is that those worries are irrational, because the new powers would not have been very far out of line from the way things work now in other areas.
No.
Police are already able to obtain much (similar in character) information without a warrant. For example, if police have your phone number (landline or cell), we can get subscriber information (your name and address) from the telecoms company without a warrant
The lawful access legislation was only going to extend that same standard of access to online/internet accounts.
It also had nothing that would have granted police greater leeway in intercepting communications, because nothing in the lawful access legislation altered the thresholds for intercepting communications as laid out in Part VI of the Code. (which, by the way, has always had specific circumstances in which police can intercept communications without a warrant in exigent circumstances, so if you're worried about an Orwellian surveillance state, you should have been consistently paranoid since the 70s, if you're really worried about police "abusing their powers" in this area
OSAP does not do an adequate job of "properly" calculating how much funding you require, and if you need to work in order to make up the difference they will use that against you for future funding. However, it is necessary to use them for many so it is sometimes unavoidable.Jeeze, this sounds horrible.
My advice would be to look at a student loan/line of credit from a bank as well. You would probably need a co-signer but you might be able to get better funding for you needs with better lending costs.
Jeeze, this sounds horrible.
Well I had a different experience. I got 14000 from them each year for two years without any issues, so I guess your mileage may vary?
There are certainly exceptions, and some people do get adequate funding. But it was my experience, and many others that I know, that they often do not and you should not go in expecting OSAP to cover all of your needs adequately.
Not going to disagree with you. I met some great people and plenty of smart people, but yes, it attracts some moronic people as well.
You mean like canada411?
I have no problem with law enforcement knowing where everyone lives, but I would certainly prefer it if they only "intercepted" stuff with a warrant/reason to do so. Which brings your statement below into light:
It also had nothing that would have granted police greater leeway in intercepting communications, because nothing in the lawful access legislation altered the thresholds for intercepting communications as laid out in Part VI of the Code. (which, by the way, has always had specific circumstances in which police can intercept communications without a warrant in exigent circumstances, so if you're worried about an Orwellian surveillance state, you should have been consistently paranoid since the 70s, if you're really worried about police "abusing their powers" in this area
Basically what we'd like to avoid here is the equivalent to the Patriot Act, if that makes sense. Though the RCMP/CSIS probably have something similar in practice (especially with the amount of data sharing between the US/CAN), that kinda stuff bugs me out.
You mean like canada411?
Canada411 is useless for most cell phone numbers.
It was just an example of the "type" of info that would have been provided without a warrant under the legislation, and that sort of info being already provided to police in other areas.
and as I said, as far as I saw, nothing in the proposed legislation would have altered the requirements for police to be able to intercept communications under Part VI.
Basically, it bothers me when some people have engaged in fearmongering about new legislation when most have never even read the current laws regarding the interception of communications.
Did you really expect this NOT to happen? I wonder what the rate for the metropass will be now.
Next year will be an interesting year in seeing what Ford will do this time around.
$5 more a month if I remember correctly from the 6pm news.
AlphaTwo00
Member
Yup. +$5 per year.
The question is: will they stick to just 10cents per year, or will they suddenly hit 2014 and realize they need more than that.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Sign up for MPD now if you actually get the card.
Zombie James
Banned
What did anyone expect when the city's budget is written by these guys?
Actually, that would be an upgrade.
Oh I did, but I didn't want it to happen.
BladeWorker
Member
Here's what gets me: they're not raising cash fares, but the people who ride the TTC regularly are going to have to fork out.
That's customer service for you: the people who are only occasional users will free ride off the backs of loyal riders.
That's customer service for you: the people who are only occasional users will free ride off the backs of loyal riders.
Signed up in June, so I guess I am safe for six months =/ If this is going to happen annually, I may bail when the metropass hits $150 or find a job that doesn't require TTC.
BladeWorker
Member
$220 Metropasses to celebrate 2020. Believe.
Of course, TTC has made it a point to complain about Metropasses being part of their woes lately, with 'too many people' buying them and cutting into their potential revenue if they were just forced to pay cash fare. Remember, it was just back in 2007 when it was less than $100 to buy a Metropass.
Cash fares are not out of line with a bunch of comparable transit systems in Canada and abroad, but our metropass cost are scary.
Of course, TTC has made it a point to complain about Metropasses being part of their woes lately, with 'too many people' buying them and cutting into their potential revenue if they were just forced to pay cash fare. Remember, it was just back in 2007 when it was less than $100 to buy a Metropass.
Cash fares are not out of line with a bunch of comparable transit systems in Canada and abroad, but our metropass cost are scary.
crazy monkey
Banned
TTC is one of the worst run organisation financially.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
It would be funny if it ever becomes cheaper to enrol at a university part time and take a single course in order to get the student metropass. lol
I don't know. I think it's underfunded. Capacity hasn't been added to the system for decades now. The new subway trains would help if the entire system switched to them but apparently there isn't money for that either.
AlphaTwo00
Member
Yup, about right.
For people outside of Toronto and commute to work downtown, the switch to GO is getting more and more tempting. Back when I was still working downtown, The cost of a metropass + parking at a TTC lot would have been <~10% of the me taking the GO. The only advantage was that TTC has a better schedule. The more they raise the price on the metropass (and I'm willing to bet parking is going to go up soon), the more people are going to be pushed away toe either drive down or switch to go.
When they decided to charge for parking "to raising funding", but when pressed about "lost ridership", the TTC did acknowledge that rising TTC parking cost will cover the lost of ridership, so the net gain was zero.
added_time
Member
They are now going to be selling the tokens in packs of 3 or 7? What the hell kind of random crap is that?
Luckily I don't normally buy tickets/tokens, but I guess this is their way of trying to hide the price increase since it less than before? Or they expect you to only go one-way a lot of times
I didn't notice that the Student Pass didn't go up until mentioned... is there an age restriction on that thing?
It's to hide the price increase.Luckily I don't normally buy tickets/tokens, but I guess this is their way of trying to hide the price increase since it less than before? Or they expect you to only go one-way a lot of times
I didn't notice that the Student Pass didn't go up until mentioned... is there an age restriction on that thing?
"Hey I gave them $10 (or $20) for tokens and I got change back! That didn't happen last month."
I'm not an economist... but wouldn't NOT raising the fare help against inflation?? I mean, transit should be an affordable means for everyone in the city. What this means is that it costs more to take the bus, which means you want more money from your job, etc etc... :|
BigJonsson
Member
what the hell lol
lol @ interview with Ford on City News
Was asked if it was a mistake cancelling Transit City
Ford says no, St Clair was 3x over budget and no one wanted it, it was a waste of money, everyone wants underground transit
He was asked if there will be money for subways
Ford says yes, for sure
a tiger died at the zoo added_time
Member
At least people that hate the metric system should get a real joy out of buying tokens in units of 3 or 7 since that weirdo logic works for them in other cases.
We're in a budget crisis people. But don't worry, we can still afford to do away with the Land-Transfer tax. wat
Don't worry, he will just ask for another 10% cut from all the sectors to cover it! Man, I'm such a genius!
BigJonsson
Member
crazy monkey
Banned
I meant internally with wages and spending at non nonsensical places. What you are saying is public transport system which i agree in underfunded but more importantly poorly designed.
My favourite part.
Plus the part where some councilors believe the Sheppard extension will never be built.
BladeWorker
Member
It's not like the people who actually use the TTC voted for him.
added_time
Member
haha my wife was asking this same thing last night. I told her she has to hurry up and get her citizenship so she can at least vote against him next time!
Epic Tales of Penis
Banned
Is the LRT still a go? I bought a pre-constructed condo at Brentcliffe/Eglinton (just west of Leslie on the south side of Eglinton on the hill) last year. Apparently there will eventually be an LRT stop right outside my place.
Hope it's still a go.
Hope it's still a go.
added_time
Member
Yes, Eglinton is getting built no matter what. That is the one line that all plans include.