A new Governor-General to be picked soon.
#2
Re: A new Governor-General to be picked soon.
Aug 3rd, 2005Quote:
I know this is off topic but could a new GG do anything to unify Quebec and Canada? Wether the new GG is Quebecois or not I don't think a referendum would really pass but then I don't know the mood Quebecers have towards the rest of us.The Parti Quebecois is expected to choose a new leader in the fall and is promising a sovereignty referendum if it wins the next provincial election.
My vote is for former health minister Monique Begin. She created the Canada Health Act you know!
#3
RE: A new Governor-Genera
Aug 3rd, 2005
I think we should give it to Alanis Morrisette. I don't think she's qualified, but it would keep her from singing. 
#4
Re: A new Governor-General to be picked soon.
Aug 3rd, 2005Quote: Originally Posted by Sy
Quote:I know this is off topic but could a new GG do anything to unify Quebec and Canada? Wether the new GG is Quebecois or not I don't think a referendum would really pass but then I don't know the mood Quebecers have towards the rest of us.The Parti Quebecois is expected to choose a new leader in the fall and is promising a sovereignty referendum if it wins the next provincial election.
I can't imagine they care to much about who is GG...we certainly can't appoint a sepratist though...
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Re: RE: A new Governor-Genera
Aug 3rd, 2005Quote: Originally Posted by Reverend Blair
I think we should give it to Alanis Morrisette. I don't think she's qualified, but it would keep her from singing.
I'm shocked...I thought you were a huge Alanis fan.
#6
RE: A new Governor-Genera
Aug 3rd, 2005
If I wanted to hear a woman whine I'd phone my mother more often, Jay.
#7
Re: A new Governor-General to be picked soon.
Aug 3rd, 2005
My vote is for Stompin Tom Connors 
maybe he can stomp some politicians for us :P
maybe he can stomp some politicians for us :P #8
Re: RE: A new Governor-Genera
Aug 3rd, 2005Quote: Originally Posted by Reverend Blair
Try to find a canadian female singer (hell, any type of artist) who doesn't whine and make her GG. She would definetly have the "Unique" aspect to portray about Canada! If I wanted to hear a woman whine I'd phone my mother more often, Jay.
And I think Monique Begin is about as federalist as you can get for a Francophone. No worry there. My second choice would probably be former Prime Minister Joe Clark.
#9
RE: A new Governor-General to be picked soon.
Aug 3rd, 2005
I wonder if Paul Martin misplaced my own application to be GG?? I'm certainly as <un>qualified as any of the other idiots on the list.
#10
Re: A new Governor-General to be picked soon.
Aug 3rd, 2005Quote:
Both Begin and Clark would be excellent choices. Both are fairly well-respected in the political community and well-known to the Canadian people. I'm not sure how much international recognition Begin has, which might make Clark a better choice in that respect, but international recognition has never been a major stumbling block in the past.And I think Monique Begin is about as federalist as you can get for a Francophone. No worry there. My second choice would probably be former Prime Minister Joe Clark.
#11
RE: A new Governor-Genera
Aug 3rd, 2005
For once I completely agree with you Reverend.
Just a heads up: in the year 2052 I will be the new Governor General of Canada.
Just a heads up: in the year 2052 I will be the new Governor General of Canada.
#12
RE: A new Governor-General to be picked soon.
Aug 3rd, 2005
How about Maude Barlow. She certainly knows how to travel a lot cheaper than the current GG. She is aware of all of the critical issues in the world. And she has a dogged determinism.
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Re: A new Governor-General to be picked soon.
Aug 3rd, 2005Quote:
I doubt I'll be around to see you achieve your dream, Sy. If I am though, I want a personal invite to do tequila shots at the GG's mansion. Just a heads up: in the year 2052 I will be the new Governor General of Canada.
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I agree that she would be an excellent choice. Unfortunately she is unpopular with many on the right of the political spectrum, which makes it unlikely she would be chosen. Martin is basically a conservative and very pro-corporate, which doesn't fit well with Barlow getting the appointment.How about Maude Barlow. She certainly knows how to travel a lot cheaper than the current GG. She is aware of all of the critical issues in the world. And she has a dogged determinism.
It occurs to me that Kim Campbell's name might come up. She's been doing a fair bit of work with an international organisation (I can't remember the name) that brings high-level thinkers from several walks of life together. It seems to be a fairly conservative organisation though, which fits well with Martin's leadership, and she wouldn't be criticised much by the Conservatives being a former PC. They may not like her, but they could hardly villify her given the circumstances.
Conservative
#14
Re: A new Governor-General to be picked soon.
Aug 3rd, 2005
One of our very own would make an excellent Governer General..so,I nominate PEAPOD! 
#15
RE: A new Governor-Genera
Aug 3rd, 2005
Peapod would be the best choice of all, Missile. Should we all send e-mails to Martin?
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