what wynne is doing is actually more harperesque than trudeau-lite: it's micro-targetting, but in the form of very targetted social programs rather than in the form of boutique tax credits. and, the bulk of it actually seems kind of poorly thought out.

one hopes that wynne's goal is eventually universal drug coverage. and, even if the thing ends up overseen nationally, it is going to be administered provincially - this is a constitutional reality. so, a universal drug coverage bill would certainly mean universal coverage for seniors. but, we already have an income-tested system for seniors - meaning what wynne's bill does is give free coverage to people that have already been determined to be able to afford it. it is literally a bribe...

again: if the end goal is universal coverage, then this happens, one day. but, the way she's doing it is really kind of slimy.

one could say the same thing about socialized babysitting for people between 2.5 and 4. it's designed to appeal to young mothers, many of whom may have never voted before. tactical. cynical. kind of slimy.

but, i wouldn't vote against any of it, either.

i'm actually all about the status quo, this time around. i'd just like to keep things moving as they are.

so, i'd really like to hear an update on the plan to get organic waste out of landfills - which is due any day, now. and, some kind of report on the ubi would be interesting, too.