Embassy of Canada

• Canada has decided to open an embassy with Liberalia. Although no opening gala was planned, an impromptu party broke out.
• Canada decided against opening an embassy with Spinward at this time.
• Judith Gap announced his retirement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, effective March 1st. He will be visiting all of the embassies to say goodbye.
• Special welcomes to Farlane of Liberalia, Carops of Liberalia, and Avenging Angels of The Exodus.

• There has been considerable debate about the role of political parties in the region.
• Special welcome to new members: evil ab, macropus, holy madness, Mackinau, Shawn Lavigne, Halo Revolution, cobalt, Shawn Chrétien, Saorse, Skojoe, Skojo, steak Fries

• Canada recently passed a "Proofreading Amendment," by which grammatical errors can be corrected without requiring a regional vote. I believe the ambassador's report may be exempt however.
• Cabinet has been kicking around the idea of holding discussions of a few issues in a publicly viewable forum.
• Canada voted:
  FOR the UN Resolution: "Workplace Safety Act"
  FOR - a Repeal of the UN Resolution: "Abortion Rights"
  AGAINST the UN Resolution: "Anti-Terrorism Act"
  FOR - a Repeal of the UN Resolution: "Legalise Euthanasia"
  FOR - a Repeal of the UN Resolution: "Gay Rights".
  FOR - a Repeal of the UN Resolution: "The Rights of Labor Unions".

• The best wishes of the region go out to Omnivorous for a speedy recovery. We'll miss you until you return. Then we'll do something else to you, I suspect.

king_girl:

*hugs for everyone*

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• Newly elected Minister of Foreign Affairs, Canada6, dropped by each region that shares formal diplomatic relations with Canada to say hello.
• A contest for the construction of a new building to house the Texas embassy was opened.
  
• Canada received a visit from Northern Chittowa, Green-ville, and the Founder of North Sweden.

• The Beaver's Bugle's grand opening caused a buzz throughout the region as member flocked to the newspaper stands to catch the headlines. The first edition features an editorial on upcoming changes to NationStates and also a double interview of Minister of Justice, Parrrrty and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Canada6.
• Special welcome to new members: Deikura, DLazer151 and Octane20.
• Regional activities were halted due to the transition period of the newly elected cabinet.

• Fantasy Basketball
  As the season narrows down to its closing moments the final four placed Moishers against Nooterland Nets, and Canada6 against oy givolters. Nooterlands crushed Moishers and will face Canada6 in the finals after the latter narrowly defeated oy givolters by turning a 4-5 defeat into a 5-4 victory on the very last day.
• Fantasy Hockey
  Canada6 continues to lead by slightly under 3000 points. Durass Dreadnaughts is in second place while 420Leafs managed to gain some good ground while trailing in 3rd place. The playoffs will begin on the 20th April.
• Fantasy Baseball
  Canada6 has jumped out to an early lead in the first week of the baseball season. After a quick start 420's worries were confirmed as he was slightly bumped down the standings to 4th place. The Red Riders are in 2nd place while the always competitive Nooterland Nemesis are in 3rd.

• Recent Elections Results
  Prime Minister/Delegate: Carbanousa (passed vote of confidence)
  Minister of Regional Affairs: 4:20 Celebrants (acclaimed)
  Minister of Defence: Defectiveness (acclaimed)
  Minister of Justice: Parrrrtay (acclaimed)
  Minister of Foreign Affairs: Canada6 (acclaimed after other contestants pulled out)
  Minister of Beer and Doughnuts: Redundancies (acclaimed)
  
• Votes of Confidence for Deputy Ministers
  Deputy Prime Minister: kana da
  Deputy Minister of Regional Affairs: Ess
  Deputy Minister of Defence: Daemon
  Deputy Minister of Justice: Jack_Tarr
  Deputy Minister of Beer and Doughnuts: king_girl
  
• UN Resolutions:
  Against - Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act
  For - Maritime Safety Standards Act
  For - Repeal Scientific Freedom

kana da - Belinda Stronach is Canada's answer to Paris Hilton.

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Defectiveness - There's a little box down on Apathy Avenue, not far off of Stoicism Street. You may address your concerns via that box.

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Ess - See?! A shiv to the kidney isn't so bad after all!

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Defectiveness - L'eggo my eggo!

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Daemon - The chickpea is neither a chicken, nor a pea. Discuss.

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Parrrrty - Due to money shortage, the light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off!

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• King Eustace II from the region N Ireland and Klopstock from GB&I have recently paid Canada a visit.
• king_girl was appointed as the new Canadian Ambassador to The South Pacific.
• Canada has decided not to pursue a mutual non-aggression pact with Great Britain & Ireland.
• After a revision of the rules, the Texas embassy building contest is now officially open.
• In conformity with established policy, Canada has rejected an alliance with the region of N Ireland while welcoming the prospect of establishing formal diplomatic relations with N Ireland if they continue to grow in numbers and democratic stability.
• The Texas embassy has gifted Canada with an extraordinary BBQ.

• Special welcome to new members and visitors: Hamsters, The Irish Rover, Pvt.Weasel(Carmik), Rhova, Ivia and Imperfectia.
• The region has engaged in an insightful discussion on the recent changes to NationStates.
• Ess and 420_Celebrants have re-vived two old games in the Arcade forum. Stick Avalanche and Falldown. Few of those who played falldown were indifferent to the music.
• Defectiveness (Minister of Defence) posted an influence explained thread in the FAQ sub-forum.

• In a discussion concerning the current status of the Canadian Sporting Association (CSA), cake was readily provided by Ess.
• Fantasy Basketball
  The Nooterland Nets have been crowned champions as they defeated Canada6 in the final by a score of 7-2. The Nooterlands Nets was the dominant team all season long and out-classed a "Chris Bosh-less" Canada6. Congratulations to the winner.
• Fantasy Hockey
  Canada6 continues to lead by with 29,551 points. Durass Dreadnaughts (26,964 pts) is in second place while 420Leafs (24,534 pts) is in 3rd place. The season will grind to a halt on the 18th of April.
• Fantasy Baseball
  Canada6 continues to consolidate his early lead after the first two weeks of the baseball season, highlighted by Albert Pujols' eight Home Runs. Three of them came on Easter Sunday against the Reds. After a quick drop in the standings 420 has recovered and holds 2nd place. The Durass Daggers hold 3rd place.

• Against - Auto Free Trade Agreement
  Against - Repeal - Hydrogen Powered Vehicles

Carbanousa - "Hallelujah!"

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420_Celebrants - "It's a sad day when you feel too old because you couldn't understand the slang your friends little brother was using in a conversation with you and then ten minutes later feel too young because you couldn't understand the slang that two more "life-experienced" board members were using."

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Daemon - "What song will play at my funeral? Meshuggah – Soul Burn (Aw crap.)"

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kana da - "Never eat chocolate before bed. You will end up with a dream that will require a lifetime of therapy so that you can even function somewhat normally."

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Daemon - "As a computer scientist, personal grooming is not a skill that we are expected to have mastered."

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420_Celebrants - "Cake. We need cake."

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• Visiting Dignitary: A special welcome to FarmerLaborers and Italgria as both have recently visited Canada from Equilism and Europa respectively. Italgria is the new ambassador from Europa to Canada.
• Parrrrtay has been appointed ambassador to North Pacific.
• Diplomatic relations were established with Aberdeen, and embassies were inaugurated in both regions. 420_Celebrants is the ambassador to Aberdeen.

• Special welcome to new members: Meridian and Sachyriel.
• Judith Gap has passed a vote of confidence for his position as Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs. A single voter spoiled a unanimous result of 15-1. (Actually JG failed to have self-confidence).
• Regional interest has drawn its attention to a race for the upcoming 200,000th post and Minister of Doughnuts and Beer, Redundancies, has revived the Canadiana III topic by posting on Canada's successful and fair economic model.
• Fantasy Baseball
  The Red Riders have upended Canada6 Maple Jays and claimed first place with great performances from several key players. Ess' Boys are now positioned in 3rd place in a very different looking standing from last week.

• Against - Repeal "Banning the use of Landmines"

Defectiveness - I'm thinking it's 23C, and April. This leads me to think something to the effect of "what the hell is going on here?"

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420_Celebrants - Toronto Maple Leafs in 7,845 games.

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Judith Gap - I can't tell if it is that men love women here or if all the women here are attractive. I think I have a research project for the summer.

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Defectiveness - I began my trail to geekdom by skipping my first gym classes because of square dancing. I was in grade three.

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• Visiting Dignitaries: Haelhan the newly appointed ambassador from Liberalia and Coretta from Aberdeen introduced themselves to the region. A friendly welcome goes out to both diplomats.
• Anti-Racism Coalition - Joe Bobs presented a preliminary proposal for an inter-regional coalition, whose aim is to eradicate or discourage racism in NationStates. This inadvertently led to a fascinating discussion on the issue.
• The Canadian embassy in The Proletariat Coalition was officially re-created this week, after the TPC's migration to a new regional forum. An ambassador will be appointed shortly.
• laughterandsunshine's entry in the Texas Embassy Building contest has been voted as the new Texas embassy building in Canada. The building will be inaugurated shortly.

• Special welcome to new members: Peperna and Prince County.
• The race for the 200,000th post was won by Kotanik. As a prize he was entitled to an obnoxiously large banner of being the 200,000th poster. Fortunately the prize did not involve ninjas.
• Canada6 has been on a tear of Wiki editing recently. Canada's NS wiki page has been growing at a steady pace.
• Fantasy Baseball - The Red Riders continue to rise head and shoulders above the rest, led by an instrumental Ryan Howard at the plate along with consistent pitching. Neocons are currently in 2nd place and Canada6 trails behind in 3rd.

• Against - UN Patent Law
• Against - Waste Disposal Covenant

Kotanik - ninjas

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Jack Tarr - Around here, a Philly Buster is a giant cheese steak sandwich

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Canada6 - If I see another "Error in fetchObject(): User 'goobergunch1' has exceeded the 'max_questions' resource (current value: 72000)" my keyboard is flying out the window.

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Jack Tarr - Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahchoooooooooooooooooo.

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Kotanik - ninjas ninjas

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Carbanousa - *sprays self with ninja repellent*

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Kotanik - ninjas ninjas ninjas

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• Visiting Dignitaries - Following a prolonged period of inactivity, the embassies of England and Allied States of EuroIslanders have recently been updated by the respective ambassadors, Safalra and Bamada. We sincerely thank their commitment to inter-regional diplomacy.
• Ambassador changes - Several ambassador positions were reshuffled in the past weeks. Deblanon was assigned his first ever position as ambassador to The Proletariat Coalition. Carbanousa our Prime Minister and Delegate, accepted Nasicournia, 420_Celebrants, our Minister of Regional Affairs, is now serving in Europa. Ominvorous was placed in Allied States of EuroIslanders.
• Global Right Alliance Embassy Request - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is currently gathering information and processing the GRA's request for a formal diplomatic relationship with Canada.
• United Confederacy request rejected - Canada has decided not to establish formal diplomatic relations with United Confederacy.

• Regional Growth - Thanks to an awesome recruiting effort led by Parrrrtay, Canada's population has grown considerably since the last ambassador's report, from 295 to 323 nations.
• Special welcome to new members - Kikiri, Ailea, Wackitopia, Connaught-Kerry and United Confederacy
• Fantasy Baseball - The top three places remain stable as Red Riders continues to lead the league with Neocons in 2nd place and Canada6 in 3rd.
• University discussion - Inspired by GB&I's example, Daemon proposed the founding of a University of Canada. The idea has garnered immense support early on.
• Canadian World Factbook Entry - Carbanousa started a reworking of the Canadian World Factbook Entry and several members have forwarded their input.

• For - UN Recycling Commission
• For - Repeal - Citizen Rule Required

canada6 - When in doubt, ask wiki. He knows everything.

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Carbanousa - *gets ready to dodge rotting vegetable matter or worse*

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Daemon - I made the plans, therefore they are perfect. End of discussion. NEXT!

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420_Celebrants - I don't remember what 'forget' means - help?

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J Delight - *tries to get some pie, but is terribly distracted by Shay's sig line...*

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Defectiveness - And just reading through this last page... listen to the stoner. The guy's some kinda guru. A very mellow guru.

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Blackshear:

I read everything that's posted on this forum (besides the Top Secret stuff). I don't always comprehend the content, but I read it nevertheless.

Seems like you have a nice region there, KG. I should visit before embarking on my next hiatus.

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• Global Right Alliance Embassy - Canada has established yet another formal diplomatic relation. The cabinet unanimously approved the Global Right Alliance. SilencerCancer was assigned as ambassador to Canada from GRA. A big welcome to our new foreign ambassador. Minister of Defence Defectiveness, volunteered and accepted the position of ambassador to GRA, a record 7 minutes after the position was made available.
• Grand opening of the Texas Embassy Building - After a delay of several weeks, the Texas embassy building finally finished construction.
• Parrrrtay receives monthly award in Q102 - Parrrrtay was awarded the prize for top ambassador in Q102 for the month of May.
• Visiting Dignitary - BKB has recently dropped in from North Pacific.

• Regional Population - Canada's population has stabilized and sits comfortably at 321 nations.
• Special welcome to new members - Isla Stada, Sutherland Lacrosse, Lorelai County, Free Land of Acendance, Eagle Bay and Emperor of Der Korvis.
• Fantasy Baseball - The Red Riders continue to top the league. Neocons holds steady in second place and Nooterland Nemesis leapfrogged Canada6 to claim third place.
• University of Canada - In an outstanding display of citizen initiative, the University of Canada is officially up and running.

• For - Repeal Privacy Intrusion
• For - Patients Rights Act
• Against - Rights of the disabled

Hamsters -

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Eagle Bay - "I think maybe you guys need a little alone time. But remember, Al Gore is watching."

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Daemon - "I like lamb basting. It makes it more tender."

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Jack Tarr - "Equal Rights means CoEd dorms!"

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Daemon - "Back in my day, we would have pinned this topic and sent steamships to the Philippines to flummox the King of Spain before Congress even had time to finish their afternoon cigars!"

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• Party in Texas Embassy - NewTexas made a spectacular arrival to the embassy building party, in an awesome longhorn jet. Richard II has also joined in on the party.
• Visiting Dignitary - The birthdays of two foreign diplomats were celebrated this week. Safalra and Joe Bobs. Canada also received a visit from the honourable Minister of Justice of The South Pacific, EastWales.
• England under review - The reviewing of England for compliance with Canada's standards for diplomatic relations has been given the full attention of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and cabinet. Canada has decided to maintain formal diplomatic relations with England.
• New Diplomatic Relation - Canada welcomes Jethnea into our community of regions that share friendly ties. Ambassadors will be appointed soon.
• Rejection of Regions - The Canadian Cabinet has denied establishing diplomatic relations with The North Atlantic Ocean, Stewie Griffland and Finland.

• Special welcome to new members - Mobius, Shinrita, Molson Park, Carthe and forgottenlord are the latest members to join our ranks.
• Constitutional Ammendment The creation of the Department of Immigration required an ammendment to the constitution which was passed by 17 votes to 0.
• Fantasy Baseball - Neocons lead the standings with the The Red Riders trailing close behing. In third place we have Nooterland Nemesis.
• University of Canada - Daemon has fittingly given the first official lecture on the subject of Computer Science.
• World Cup Germany 2006 - The compulsory thread for the Fifa World Cup has started.
• Chex in The City of Angels - Canada's former Prime Ministress and the epitome of non-crappyness herself, Checkers McDog, reported back on her trip to Los Angeles highlighted by her encounter with Will Ferrell that left him hopping mad.

• Against - UN Security Act 1
• For - Repeal Replanting Trees
• For - Repeal "Legalise Euthanasia"
• Against - RFID in new Weapons

• Recent Elections Results
  Prime Minister/Delegate: Carbanousa (passed vote of confidence)
  Minister of Regional Affairs: Daemon
  Minister of Defence: Defectiveness
  Minister of Justice: Judith Gap
  Minister of Foreign Affairs: Parrrrtay
  Minister of Beer and Doughnuts: king girl
• House of Commons
  Canada's Minister of Justice Judith Gap, has posted the Legislative Process, an informal procedure used in cabinet.
  The region is discussing a proposed Amendment to the Constitution which would spell out the role of the region's members in legislation.
  Jack Tarr proposed having Deputy Ministers participate in Cabinet meetings.

• Recently Canada was approached about the possibility of entering into an alliance. While we appreciate the idea of an alliance, which is a sort of mutual protection policy, Canada wants to stay out of all matters military. With "The Hudson Bay Doctrine," Canada believes that democracy can only be foundered through discussion and diplomacy and not through weaponry.

• Special welcome to new members - buttcream, TheMapleLeaf, and Four Hectares.
• Fantasy Baseball -
  Code:

  Team                Points
  Neocons              130.0
  The Red Riders       119.5
  Nooterland Nemesis   105.0
  Canada6 Maple Jays   101.0
  Durass Daggers        90.5
  GVL Kingfishermen     82.0
  CB Abusers            79.0
  Ess' Boys             71.5
  Lost Souls            69.5
  PAXTEXANs             63.5
  ParrrrTay Panthers    53.0
  420 Tokers            49.5

  While Parrrrtay and Ess were all ready to party at the bottom, we've both moved up a notch! *parties anyway*

• Abstained - Repeal "Ban Single-Hulled Tankers"
  For - UN Copyright Convention
  For - Individual Self-Determination
  For - Repeal 'The 40 Hour Work Week'

• Beaver-Country-Canada is having car trouble. She may or may not be getting cheated by her garage.
  Checkers McDog's neighbours have apparently abandoned their house. Was it something she did?? *looks around*
  kana da is in Quebec getting her French on.
  "When Doves Fly" is the theme at Parrrrtay's place of work.
  Omnivorous couldn't be arsed to type in Queen's English so I'll have a go in what actually leaves my much-observed and much-pondered mouth, minus the expletives...
  Much gibberish follows. You'll have to visit the boards for the translation! *grins*
  Eagle Bay celebrated his 28th birthday!
  Believe it or not an American started the thread to celebrate Canada Day. The celebration did not end there, we continued on with fireworks for the American 4th of July.
  For more, come and visit How was your day? in the Standing around the Water Cooler area.

• Redundancies posted a Wiki description of Emo (slang), and Defectiveness quoted a poem.
  *hides Chuck Taylor All-Stars* *looks around again*
  kana da passed 19,000 posts!!
  The challenge for the highest score continues in The Arcade!

• j delight:

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  Daemon:

  Axe is an addition to showering, 420. Not a substitute

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  Defec:

  wrote drunken notes I don't remember writing, including something about not having pants.

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  Daemon:

  Liarg: Princess cut, white gold. We'll take turns being the bride. Seafoam brings out my eyes.

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• Recent Deputy Minister VoC Results
  Deputy Prime Minister: Tiny Villages
  Deputy Minister of Regional Affairs: 420 Celebrants
  Deputy Minister of Defence: Omnivorous
  Deputy Minister of Justice: Lorelai County
  Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs: Ess
  Deputy Minister of Beer and Doughnuts: Redundancies
• House of Commons
  Judith Gap has shared the Legislative Process with the region. It's an informal procedure used in cabinet that shows a very clear stage in the development of legislation where the region's input is both sought and desired.
  Discussion of creating a UN Steering Group is being held.

• Canada decided against opening an embassy with The New Meritocracy at this time.
  A special welcome to two visiting Visiting Dignitaries, disposablepuppetland from England and Suverina from Europa.

• Special welcome to new members - Panicing Nitwit, Dondantia, Treehugs, and Bruberia.
  Fantasy Baseball -
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  Team                Points
  Neocons              131.5
  The Red Riders       119.5
  Nooterland Nemesis   107.0
  Canada6 Maple Jays   101.0
  Durass Daggers        96.5
  GVL Kingfishermen     85.0
  CB Abusers            79.5
  Ess' Boys             72.5
  Lost Souls            62.5
  PAXTEXANs             54.5
  ParrrrTay Panthers    54.0
  420 Tokers            50.5

• Against - Freedom of Scientific Research
  For - International Emergency Number
  Against - UN Counterterrorism Initiative

• Beaver-Country-Canada has come to the realization that Castlegar is no longer home. We were all pretty relieved when Ess's friends arrived home safe from their honeymoon in Beirut. Judith Gap already has most of next school year's syllabus ready. kana da is in Quebec trying her best to communicate with the lunch ladies. Ellen and Omnivorous are enjoying a vacation in Spain. Daemon has just returned from a trip to Boston, Massachusetts. You can read more about the Canadian members Real Life Events in How was your day?

• j delight thinks things are just too cool, calm and collected in our region of late. She has suggested a new department within our government with the purpose of uplifting the levity, holding down the gravity and sending our day-to-day routine into the abyss of mirth! She has opened a Ministry of Naughtiness poll. <hilarity ensues>

* throws the baby panda out with the bathwater * Oops.
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king_girl:

I'm thinking that a large herd of elephants could run past my house right now and I wouldn't even notice.

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I'm thinking you need to lay off the "medicinal" vodka.

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I don't want you to think that everyone where I live is in their death throes. We just drive like it.

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• Power to the People!
  Canadian members voted over the last few weeks on two constitutional referenda.
  
  First, the members voted for the "Regional Input" amendment, which gives all members the opportunity to comment on all laws before they are enacted.
  
  Second, members voted for the "Acclaimed Minister Constitutional Change", which changes the process of election in cases where only one candidate is running for a cabinet position. Previously unopposed candidates were acclaimed (no voting, just appointment); now a Vote of Confidence is used.
  
  
• As a bonus to amending the constitution, Judith Gap (MoJ) with help from his Deputy, Lorelai County also reformatted The Constitution of Canada.
  
  
• King_Girl our Minister of Doughnuts and Beer is holding an office party. Everyone is welcome to stop by and enjoy the festivities. If you are looking for chocolated doughnuts you will need to find ParrrrTay, since she arrived early and ran off with all the chocolate ones.
  
  
• Ejections were handed out to several members because of a suspected invasion attempt. Details may be found in a special message posted in your embassy.
  
  Ess has resigned as Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs. Kana da has passed the regional vote of confidence and is now Canadian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs.

• Canada decided against opening an embassy with British Overseas Territory at this time.
  
  Bamada the ambassador to Canada from Allied States of EuroIslanders has stopped in to say Goodbye. We are really going to miss her, and hope she stops in to visit.
  
  Canada welcomes OPArsenal as ambassador from The North Pacific.

• Special welcome to new members - bahamamamma, The South Colonies, Tula-Nova-scotia, HockeyNutville, JoeSixPack, OrenWolf, Fixguy, and Allandaros
• Map - The regional map has been updated by TheMapleLeaf and is looking good.
• Fantacy Football - Kloister paid us a visit from The South Pacific with an open invitation for Canada to join them and other regions in a Football Tournament starting at the end of August.
• Fantasy Baseball
  
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  Team                Points
  Neocons              133.0
  The Red Riders       128.0
  Canada6 Maple Jays   104.0
  Nooterland Nemesis   100.0
  Durass Daggers        88.0
  GVL Kingfishermen     88.0
  CB Abusers            78.0
  Ess' Boys             71.0
  Lost Souls            61.0
  PAXTEXANs             60.0
  ParrrrTay Panthers    54.0
  420 Tokers            51.0

• Against - Child Pornography Prohibition
  Abstain - Repeal "Metric System"
  Against - Repeal "Sexual Freedom"

Judith Gap:

It's the fez that makes the hamster!

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Judith Gap:

He lands gut first? Sorry, chiseled abs first?

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Omnivorous:

He was in the cupboard behind the desk with the fruit-flavoured condoms and the black drug from Morocco in the drawers...
And there was also a hideyplace in the Lego Death Star.

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