OK. No more beating around the bush… Over the past year there has been more and more of an “outcry” against the Governor General of Canada. There are constant questions being raised about her purpose, her position, and her relevance. I keep hearing all this whining about her spending habits, her parties, her views on …
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Budget Day 2005!
Alright, so the lockup is done and the details are flowing. The CBC has an excellent feature site on the 2005 Federal Budget: Surplus: $5.9 billion Military: $12.3 billion boost over 5 years. Largest in 20 years. 5000 more regulars, 3000 more reserves, 3.2 billion to cover supplies, repair infrastructure, training… I’m under the impression …
Top Women should play for Stanley Cup
Adrienne Clarkson, Canadas’ Governor General has declared that the Stanley Cup should not be forgotten simply because of NHL labour issues! No, following the wishes of her predecessor, Lord Stanley, Governor General of Canada who, in 1893 purchased the Cup and left it in the care of two trustees so that it could be awarded …