People are always saying how much they want the West, but that the socialist East can take a flying leap...
Alberta is understandable, as it is essentially Texas north, but the reality of the situation is that BC is WAY left of California, has elected NDP governments routinely (when you here NDP, think Nader and the Green party), and in fact runs annual provincial deficits. They have the worst lib judges in the country. As for Sask and Manitoba, they also run an annual deficits, and both have elected the NDP as their current government. Manitoba is a complete basket case, and aside from the maritime provinces is the biggest drain on the country financially.
One the other hand, Ontario runs a budget surplus, and is far and away the most prosporous province. They have elected consecutive conservative governments, have cut taxes, reformed the welfare system to get thousands off the dole and fought for more provincial autonomy. They also happen to have the lowest crime rate of any region in North America.
When ranking the provinces in terms of most to least conservative, Ontario ranks #2 in all of Canada.
Yeah, I smile at that too. BC has been NDP and are now Liberal as is the Yukon. Manitoba and Saskatchewan are NDP and Sask. is the birth place of socialized medicine in Canada. Ontario, N.B., N.S.and PEI all have conservative governments. Alberta has oil and gas , so does Ontario, and the Maritimes. Ontario gold and nickel mines mines rank with the world's largest, along with the silver, zinc, platinum, and soon more diamonds. Manufacturing and the forest industry represent billions in trade surpluses. Fresh water, big sport fish and good beer......