If the Alberta government implements the third way, what stops american companies from sueing the government..
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first of all Ralph Klein will not have a chance to put his dreaded third way into effect anyway, and if by some miracle the public allows it the government would simply privatize certain public services. so in essence you would simply be paying the government to get pushed to the front of the line. and no American companies would be involved. Also if US companies were to somehow get into the equation we could use this as a sort of revenge against the US for the softwood lumber dispute. It sure would piss them off if we shaved the profits off the b astards NAFTA be damed
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You cannot sue government officials in order to receive some sort of compensation, but you can sue them in order to force them to follow the law.
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No. That's called a conflict of interests. If the\ngovernment invested into the private sector then they\nwould pass laws that would favor some companies over\nothers. That would stifle free enterprise.
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In Boston, I really think the Meter maid would throw themselves under your vehicle rather than watch you escape from their clutches.In Taxachusetts,We have a Republican Governor that expo uses tax cuts and a Democratic Mayor that imposes fees and parking and speeding tickets, to make up for the revenue shortfall. Quite a racket,eh?So, what may work in Canada would never fly here,Canuck.
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Contracts and laws are the means which the multinational companies use in dealing with government to protect their investments.  Thus, there is nothing to lose.
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Not at all - if the companies control the government [or do they already? Not here yet, thx God!] then they will do only what benefits them and gets them reelected - no thought for the ppl.
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You can't.  If they are doing something illegal you can try to sue them.
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Ask the owners of transnational companies..... America is a mere puppet in their hands.....You are toooooo naive... and an idiot, indeed, to ask such a silly question...
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F*ck Canada, Alberta should separate and become a super-rich nation rather than paying 14billion per year to the federal government. BC can come too, their cool.
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First, read the 11th Amendment, which prevents citizens from suing a state, or a state agency/officer where monetary damages would be paid from the state treasury, in federal court.\n\nThen, talk to an attorney, because any legal suit against any government agency is going to become complicated quickly.
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If it's for a corporation, none.  If it's for a sole proprietorship, only the owners are liable.
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Why do you say "our" enemy without explaining who you are? I assume it is because you are American and since America is the centre of the world, you don't need to state the obvious. I assume you think I just spelled "centre" wrong because it should be "center" because that's how American's spell it.\n\nMy point is, criticism of the US by Canadians and others is because of the arrogance of Americans and your tendency to impose your will around the world.\n\nCanadians have most things in common with Americans. (But not banks as someone else said in their answer.) We are not becomming your enemies. But Canada and US are supposed to be partners in the North America Free Trade Association. A dispute arose over soft wood lumber. The dispute was settled by an indepenedent tribunal but the US refuses to accept the decision. Free trade has been great for both countries but America's refusal to play by the rules has two results. One, it has cost Canada billions of dollars. Two, it has lead to increased criticism of American arrogance, whether it be on this issue or any of the other ways the US acts like a bully.  \n\nIt's not true that Canada is becoming your enemy, but if it were, it ought to tell you something about how pooly to treat your friends. After all, you don't have many in the world. If you start to worry about losing your few remaining friends, with whom you have so much in common, maybe you need to consider that you may be doing something wrong yourselves.\n\nWe in Canada need to improve as well. For too long we've been taking advantage of the US and not pulling our weight militarily. With the election of a Conservative government on Monday we will be taking a step to correct this.
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That's why they conjured up the automatic withholding stipulation, so that wouldn't happen. Sure, the business owner could, but the govt would then would come in with force and seize the business to recover their losses.
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Here is the problem... "HOW".\n\nDo you honestly think that big corporate interests would allow the possibility that our government would be changed?  \n\nOur current system of government exists for the benefit of big business.  Corporate welfare runs this country.  Any attempt to change this government runs the risk that:\n\n1.  the new government could be potentially unstable.  Not good for investment.  Our economy would have severe problems.\n\n2.  how would we decide on a new form of government?  We would never be able to agree on anything as a population\n\n3.  So "who" would decide if we can't?  Big Business!  They would step in and we would create a government even more corrupt than before!\n\n4.  Reality:  The average American prefers safety and security.  I doubt that they would be interested in eliminating the current government.  I imagine that most would actively fight to keep the old one.  Look at the rampant scandals currently going on... and a significant portion of the population still supports their actions!\n\n5.  The media.  If you actually managed to start a grass-roots effort to oust the government and form a new one... how will you communicate your messages nationwide?  When Ross Perot ran for President, he HAD TO SUE to get his commercials on the air!!!  Do you honestly think that the media corporations would allow such a movement to gain significant steam?\n\nI applaud your enthusiasm... I recommend voting your conscience (i.e. vote for a third party) in future elections and spread your message to friends and neighbors.  However, I think that corporations have replaced human beings as the dominant life-form on this planet.
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THE FEDERAL AND STATE GOVT'S ARE TO BLAME FOR TAXING THE HELL OUT OF THE OIL CO.'S AND THE ENVIRONMENTALIST WHACKO'S FOR REGULATING HOW OIL CAN BE DRILLED FOR AND REFINED. IF YOU READ UP ON THE REAL STORY ABOUT OIL YOU WOULD SEE THIS.
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You may find this site helpful.  Basically, S.I. means the US cannot be sued for issues stemming from its implementation of policy.......\n http://www.lectlaw.com/def2/s103.htm
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The American Government can seize property and dwellings anytime they want.   The Law of Emminant Domain is the sweet little loophole they use when the want to stomp the crap out of your rights.