news&views Summer 2020 | Page 11

iom this issue of our magazine, it took me at to write about — but then it came to members, who all seem to have their kle at ‘Chicken Louie’), I thought that I hen apply an appropriate slant to them, ind — I hope you enjoy. Example: The government certainly found themselves in hot water when they announced their decision. #5 — THROW THE BABY OUT WITH THE BATH WATER Meaning: To accidentally discard something valuable along with other useless objects. Example: ATRF has a proven track record of having strong investment managers. The government is going to throw the baby out with the bath water by taking away ATRF’s control of the teachers’ pension plan. #6 — DEAD IN THE WATER Meaning: If a project or plan is dead in the water, it means it is stopped, without any chance for success or progress. Example: ATRF is not dead in the water yet. There is still a chance for the government to reverse the decision to transfer pension investment control to AIMCo. ARTA and ATA continue to support and advocate for ATRF. #7 — A FISH OUT OF WATER Meaning: To feel uncomfortable, like you do not belong in a particular situation. Example: It’s up to us all to make our MLAs feel like fish out of water for their roles in this decision.