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Title: Canadian Regional Reports
Post by: Blackshear on April 21, 2007, 05:59:46 PM
Report from Canada   

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April 9, 2007
Prepared by: Old Ogastein

Forum (http://invisionfree.com/forums/NationStates_Canada/) (278,178 posts) - Wiki (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Canada) - Webpage (http://www.freewebs.com/nationstates_canada/)

Population: 277 nations
Delegate: Carbanousa (http://invisionfree.com/forums/NationStates_Canada/index.php?showuser=238) (100 endorsements)


UN Votes Cast Since Last Report
UN Bio Agent Convention – FOR
Sexual Freedom - PENDING

What’s New

Elections

The 16th Cabinet of Canada has been voted in. We expect, as always, an enjoyable and successful term in Canada. The Cabinet is as follows:

Carbanousa – Prime Minister
Almonaster – Minister of Regional Affairs
Redundancies – Minister of Justice
Parrrrtay – Minister of Defence
Diemetricus – Minister of Foreign Affairs
Ess – Minister of Doughnuts and Beer

Most of the Deputy Ministers have been chosen and have passed their respective votes of confidence. They include: 

Hamsters – Deputy Minister of Regional Affairs
Jack Tarr – Deputy Minister of Defence
Old Ogastein – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs
Blackshear – Deputy Minister of Doughnuts and Beer

Forum News

The Real Life Politics and Current Events thread is booming with excitement. Over 15 issues are currently being discussed. The topics range from Iraq, Iran and the massive pet food recall to the possibility  of  UFO’s.

Currently, a vote is being held in the House of Commons to determine  whether or not the nations of Canada wish to move to a new regional forum.

Baseball Pool Standings (Yahoo)
Quote
1.   The Almost Almighty        45   
2.   Red Riders                      44.5   
3.   Blackshear MudSnakes     41   
4.   Ess' Boys                        39.5   
5.   OO Red Wolves                32   
6.   Diemetricus Swingers       29     

Hockey Pool Standings (Yahoo)
Quote
1.  Diemetricus Demons  5799.30
2.  The Red Riders          5365.80 
3.  The 420 Tokers          4949.50
4.  Wolfsport Auroras      4535.10
5.  OO Attack                 4248.10
6.  Durass Dreadnaughts 4173.60
7.  Green-ville Lions        3959.90
Other

Canada welcomed several new members. Sublime Transcendence, Scandinavian Duchies, Crazy Democrazy, janedoe304, Cirrhosis, baby_ifritah, Norsican, and Higsantium all joined the insanity.

Farandol and Almonaster blew out the candles on their birthday cakes.

Only at the Water Cooler

Quote from: Daemon
By the way, I thought that the topic was called "John McCain Strolls through Netherlands" and I thought "good for him!".
Quote from: Hamsters,Questions only II
Quote from: Jack_Tarr,Mar 26 2007, 04:20 AM
Does anyone else think that if JD and Al ever meet up in person, it will be the end of the universe as we know it?
Do you know that when I first read that post, I thought it said 'When Al and JD meet up in prison?'

Quote from: Old Ogastein in the Last One to Post wins thread
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Quote from: Ess’ Response
Nice try.

Quote from: Rock-Onia
I can make a megaphone by using only twine, a squirrel, and a megaphone. 
Title: Re: Canadian Regional Reports
Post by: The G Rebellion on April 22, 2007, 03:26:55 PM
Lol, thank you for the report!
Title: Re: Canadian Regional Reports
Post by: Eluvatar on April 27, 2007, 09:55:53 AM
Cool, thanks for the update :)
Title: Re: Canadian Regional Reports
Post by: Blackshear on May 02, 2007, 02:29:45 AM
Report from Canada   

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May 1, 2007
Prepared by: Old Ogastein

Forum (http://invisionfree.com/forums/NationStates_Canada/) (281,729 posts) - Wiki (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Canada) - Webpage (http://www.freewebs.com/nationstates_canada/)

Population: 268 nations
Delegate: Carbanousa (http://invisionfree.com/forums/NationStates_Canada/index.php?showuser=238) (97 endorsements)


UN Votes Cast Since Last Report
Sexual Freedom – FOR
Mutual Recognition of Borders – ABSTAIN
Cultural Heritage at War - FOR

What’s New

Elections

It’s now official! Deputies for the current term include:

Hamsters – Deputy Minister of Regional Affairs
Jack Tarr – Deputy Minister of Defence
Old Ogastein – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs
Blackshear – Deputy Minister of Doughnuts and Beer

Forum News


The Map of Canada has been updated by our newly appointed cartographer Old Ogastein! (http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m228/reba75/CAnaadaMapcopy-2.png)

Baseball Pool Standings (Yahoo)
Quote
1.   The Almost Almighty        43   
2.   Ess' Boys                           42
3.   Diemetricus Swingers       42   
4.   Red Riders                        41
5.   Blackshear MudSnakes    33.5
6.   OO Red Wolves             29.5     

Diplomatic News

Regretfully, Canada closed it's embassies with the Proletariat Coalition, Europa and Nasicournia due to lack of activity. We are excited, however, with the opening of an embassy in Taijitu and the revitalization of the 10000 Islands embassy!

Other

Canada welcomed several new members Norsican, claushouse, New Klymaxia, Blood Hawk, KarateChop, PoD Gunner, Eridani, Ritzistan, Cheesyweesy, Belsca, The Aero, nordpicardly, Narconisis.  All recently joined the insanity.

Hamsters , Boreal Tundra, Beaver-Country-Canada  and Higsantium  blew out the candles on their birthday cakes.

Only at the Water Cooler (http://z1.invisionfree.com/forums/NationStates_Canada/index.php?showforum=8)


Quote from: j delight,Apr 20 2007, 10:49 PM
Fermented bean curd fried oysters - it's like snot dipped in mold and fried until rock hard

in I Want a Pic.

Quote from: Redundancies,Apr 24 2007, 06:45 AM
You're full of somethin' but it isn't "winningness"...

in Last One to Post Here Wins
Title: Re: Canadian Regional Reports
Post by: Eluvatar on May 02, 2007, 04:39:08 AM
Yay! We made it to your report! :drunks:
Title: Re: Canadian Regional Reports
Post by: PoD Gunner on May 02, 2007, 08:27:08 AM
(http://www.megghy.com/immagini/GIF/alfabeti3/alfa_canada/YCAN.GIF) (http://www.megghy.com/immagini/GIF/alfabeti3/alfa_canada/UCAN.GIF)(http://www.megghy.com/immagini/GIF/alfabeti3/alfa_canada/HCAN.GIF)(http://www.megghy.com/immagini/GIF/alfabeti3/alfa_canada/UCAN.GIF)(http://www.megghy.com/immagini/GIF/alfabeti3/alfa_canada/UCAN.GIF)!!!
:drunks:
Title: Re: Canadian Regional Reports
Post by: Blackshear on May 03, 2007, 10:32:02 PM
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Title: Re: Canadian Regional Reports
Post by: PoD Gunner on May 08, 2007, 06:19:55 AM
ty  ;) :D :D
Title: Re: Canadian Regional Reports
Post by: Blackshear on May 23, 2007, 02:57:25 AM
Report from Canada   

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May 22, 2007
Prepared by: Old Ogastein

Forum (http://invisionfree.com/forums/NationStates_Canada/) (281,729 posts) - Wiki (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Canada) - Webpage (http://www.freewebs.com/nationstates_canada/)

Population: 253 nations
Delegate: Carbanousa (http://invisionfree.com/forums/NationStates_Canada/index.php?showuser=238) (85 endorsements)


UN Votes Cast Since Last Report

Ban Whaling - AGAINST
Forest Management - FOR
Establishment of ICPIN - PENDING


What’s New


Elections
The New Deputy Minister of Justice is Omnivorous. (http://z1.invisionfree.com/forums/NationStates_Canada/index.php?showuser=911) Congratulations!

Baseball Pool Standings (Yahoo)
Quote
1. Diemetricus Swingers      48.5   
2. The Almost Almighty        47
3. Ess’ Boys                        42   
4. Red Riders                      39.5
5. Blackshear MudSnakes     32
6. OO Red Wolves                22.5     

Other

Canada's Cabinet voted to decline an embassy exchange request from  the United Kingdom at this time.

Canada welcomed several new members. Glerica, Gaius Maximus Caesar, Discordonia and Solnath all recently joined the insanity.

Rock-Onia blew out the candles on his birthday cake.

Only at the Water Cooler (http://z1.invisionfree.com/forums/NationStates_Canada/index.php?showforum=8)

Quote from: J Delight,Questions Only II
What if my gonkulator done broke? *pouts vociferously*
And the reply:
Quote from: Jack Tarr,Questions Only II
Would you like me to service your gonkulator at no charge to you?

Quote from: Ess,How was your day?
Quote from: Omnivorous
When you're trying to eat a baguette, but instead eat a mouthful of baguette and dandelion seed, think again ;)
~ My mouth obviously isn't as big as yours.

~ I don't eat in dandelion seed areas.

~ Isn't it too early for dandelion seeds?

~ Aren't you just a sissy-boy, anyways?!

 :mellow:

Quote from: Omnivorous,Favorite Things
Favourite Things: Opening a box of Kipling's, devouring the contents and then turning the box around in the cupboard so it looks like it's unopened :P

Quote from: Almonaster,Pet Peeves
PP: Misleading topic titles. I mean, like - this thread is called "pet peeves", and nobody's even mentioned a pet yet.
Title: Re: Canadian Regional Reports
Post by: PoD Gunner on May 23, 2007, 06:22:14 AM
Ty for the up-date, Blackshear. Nice to see you drop-in.
Ess' boys came in only third? Hmm....looks like she needs to change the practice-methods. ;)
Title: Re: Canadian Regional Reports
Post by: Blackshear on May 30, 2007, 10:08:54 PM
[SIZE=9]Special Update from Canada[/SIZE]   

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May 30, 2007

Canada is pleased to announce that we have moved to a new forum. We would like to invite one and all to visit us here. (http://z8.invisionfree.com/NationStates_Canada/index.php?act=idx)
Title: Re: Canadian Regional Reports
Post by: PoD Gunner on May 31, 2007, 07:40:31 AM
wohoo! Nice, congrats on that.
Title: Re: Canadian Regional Reports
Post by: Blackshear on June 06, 2007, 03:24:09 AM
Feel free to visit your new embassy (http://z8.invisionfree.com/NationStates_Canada/index.php?showforum=70) on the new forum. We'd be more than happy to bloat your food and drink budget at the gala opening.  ;D
Title: Re: Canadian Regional Reports
Post by: Blackshear on June 21, 2007, 11:18:34 PM
Report from Canada   

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June 21, 2007
Prepared by: Old Ogastein

Forum (http://z8.invisionfree.com/NationStates_Canada/index.php?act=idx/) (6,003 posts) - Wiki (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Canada)

Population: 237 nations
Delegate: Carbanousa (http://invisionfree.com/forums/NationStates_Canada/index.php?showuser=238) (71 endorsements)

What’s New

The New Forum!

We have a new forum! (Link is at the top of the page.) The new forum has been moving along very quickly, already boasting 54 members and over 6,000 posts! Come register and join in the fun! The old forum will be kept as a read only record and can be found here. (http://z1.invisionfree.com/forums/NationStates_Canada/)

Forum News

The Pubs of Parkplace (http://z8.invisionfree.com/NationStates_Canada/index.php?showtopic=251) is now open in The Village. (http://z8.invisionfree.com/NationStates_Canada/index.php?showforum=47) Feel free to drop on by, order your favourite refreshment and join in the conversation!

Election time is nearing in Canada. This will be for the summer term. Polls are scheduled to open the last Thursday in June and will remain open until the following Sunday. Good luck to all those who decide to throw their hat in the ring! 

Birthdays were celebrated by Diemetricus and Manitoulin.

In Foreign Affairs news, Cabinet respectfully declined to exchange embassies with Hampshire, but were pleased to resume our diplomatic relations with The West Pacific. Canada is also currently in the process of requesting a formal reopening of our embassies with Australia.
 
Baseball Pool Standings (Yahoo)

1. Diemetricus Swingers    49
2. Ess' Boys                      46
3. The Almost Almighty      45
4. Blackshear MudSnakes   37.5
5. Red Riders                     36
6. OO Red Wolves              17.5



Only at the Water Cooler. (http://z8.invisionfree.com/NationStates_Canada/index.php?showforum=41)
Quote from:  j delight@ How was your day?
It started like many days... precisely midnight.

Know what?

Ended pretty much the same.
Quote from:  Ess@Paris out of jail already...
heir-headed
Quote from: Almonaster,What are you thinking?
I'm thinking - laundry: how hard is that? You give the dirty clothes to the woman and they come back clean.
Quote from: Youngtung
Hey, you should use this quote in the next report to England, I'd really like to see myself talking to myself.  Hi Youngtung!
Quote from: Jack Tarr@The Village Shop
*Walks in, takes a quick look around and goes up to the counter.*

So, tell me, do you have any Babe Magnets? Preferably one with a guarantee?  :yes:
Title: Re: Canadian Regional Reports
Post by: Old Ogastein on July 02, 2007, 05:27:20 PM
Hi There!

You may be wondering who this is. Well I'm here to tell you! I'm Old Ogastein (OO) and I'm the new minister of foreign affairs in Canada! Hey there!
Title: Re: Canadian Regional Reports
Post by: PoD Gunner on July 03, 2007, 09:26:03 AM
Hello and welcome, OO. Congratulations on the position! How are things in Canada? Hope to be able to drop in soon and visit you  :)
Best wishes,
Gunner.
Title: Re: Canadian Regional Reports
Post by: Blackshear on July 05, 2007, 09:46:33 PM
Quote from: Old Ogastein on July 02, 2007, 05:27:20 PM
Hi There!

You may be wondering who this is. Well I'm here to tell you! I'm Old Ogastein (OO) and I'm the new minister of foreign affairs in Canada! Hey there!

Hey Boss! Good to see you here. As you can see, the expense reports all completely justified.  O:-)
Title: Re: Canadian Regional Reports
Post by: Blackshear on July 09, 2007, 10:13:21 PM
Report from Canada   

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July 9, 2007
Prepared by: Diemetricus

Forum (http://z8.invisionfree.com/NationStates_Canada/index.php?act=idx/) (11,005 posts) - Wiki (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Canada)

Population: 250 nations
Delegate: Carbanousa (http://invisionfree.com/forums/NationStates_Canada/index.php?showuser=238) (80 endorsements)

What’s New

Elections Completed!

The citizens of Canada have spoken and a new Cabinet has been elected. Each Minister then selected their choice as Deputy Minister (names in brackets) The result were as follows:

                                                   

Prime Minister: ......................... Carbanousa ....... (Redundancies)
Minister of Regional Affairs:......... Blackshear ........(Omnivorous)
Minister of Defense:................... Almonaster.........(Ess)
Minister of Justice:...................... Parrrrtay............(Kyleslavia)
Minister of Foreign Affairs:........... Old Ogastein...... (Diemetricus)
Minister of Doughnuts and Beer:....Rock-Onia......... (Youngtung)


Canada's newest nations included Slavosk, CokeZeroDrinkers and A Chemical Romance. We also welcomed Hallsta, a new Visiting Dignitary from the Liberty Alliance. Welcome to Canada!

The Arcade (http://z8.invisionfree.com/NationStates_Canada/index.php?showforum=44) is as busy as ever!

We Broke the 10,000 post record in..... 44 days!

Baseball Pool Standings (Yahoo)

1. Diemetricus Swingers    47
2. Ess' Boys                      46.5
3. The Almost Almighty      43.5
4. Red Riders                     39
5. Blackshear MudSnakes   38
6. OO Red Wolves              17

Only at the Water Cooler. (http://z8.invisionfree.com/NationStates_Canada/index.php?showforum=41)
Forum News

Birthdays were celebrated by Glerica and Youngtung!
Quote from: Jack_Tarr,Confess
Quote from: ParrrrTay
I confess that right at this moment I don't have anything worth confessing about.
I confess that I immediately thought of numerous ways to fix that for you.   (http://209.85.48.8/10016/123/emo/angel.gif)

Quote from: j delight,Woman Assaulted with Timbits
I guess in a thread called Woman Assaulted with Timbits, weird is on a whole different level.

Quote from: Blackshear,How was your day?
I'm willing to admit my 4-year-old daughter is probably tougher than I am.  :P
Title: Re: Canadian Regional Reports
Post by: Blackshear on August 07, 2007, 10:28:20 PM
Report from Canada   

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Aug 7, 2007
Prepared by: Old Ogastein

Forum (http://z8.invisionfree.com/NationStates_Canada/index.php?act=idx/) (15,857 posts) - Wiki (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Canada)

Population: 227 nations
Delegate: Carbanousa (http://invisionfree.com/forums/NationStates_Canada/index.php?showuser=238) (74 endorsements)

What’s New

The He Man Woman Hater Club (http://z8.invisionfree.com/NationStates_Canada/index.php?showtopic=394&st=0&#entry2331097) is now open again in The Village (http://z8.invisionfree.com/NationStates_Canada/index.php?showforum=47). No Doubt that they will challenge the likes of GARPA (http://z8.invisionfree.com/NationStates_Canada/index.php?showtopic=120).

Check Out The Jukebox (http://z8.invisionfree.com/NationStates_Canada/index.php?showtopic=141) Featuring some of our nations' favorite tunes. Get Jiggy With it!

Canada has posted Over 15,000 Posts! Get In on the action by posting in Canada's Most Active Forum, Standing Around the Water Cooler (http://z8.invisionfree.com/NationStates_Canada/index.php?showforum=41)

We Have exchanged Embassies with New Liberalia

Baseball Pool Standings (Yahoo)

1. Diemetricus Swingers 48
2. Ess' Boys 46.5
3. The Almost Almighty 43.5
4. Red Riders 37
4. Blackshear MudSnakes 37
6. OO Red Wolves 19

Only at the Water Cooler. (http://z8.invisionfree.com/NationStates_Canada/index.php?showforum=41)

Quote from: Redundancies, the What are You Eating?
Mmm, nail cheese
I'm eating COOKIES!

What's With The Nail Cheese? Visit Standing Around the Water Cooler (http://z8.invisionfree.com/NationStates_Canada/index.php?showforum=41) To Find Out!

Quote from: J Delight, The Pubs of Parkplace Thread
He's just not been the same since he flunked out of clown school. Shame really. It was the make-up exam that did him in.

Quote from: Almonaster, The Last One to Post Wins Thread
On my wight, you see the dwead hand of wizardwy. Doesn't it inspire such a delicious feeling of tewwor?
Title: Re: Canadian Regional Reports
Post by: kor on August 07, 2007, 11:18:37 PM
Thank you for the Report Blackshear.
Title: Re: Canadian Regional Reports
Post by: Lady Sammi on October 24, 2007, 12:05:47 AM
Hello! Some of you may know me from the chat, but I've officially been appointed ambassador here from Canada. With that in mind, I'd like to present a special report.

Special Report from Canada   

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Aug 7, 2007
Prepared by: Almonaster

Forum (http://z8.invisionfree.com/NationStates_Canada/index.php?act=idx/) (21,030 posts) - Wiki (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Canada)

Population: 192 nations
Delegate: Carbanousa (http://invisionfree.com/forums/NationStates_Canada/index.php?showuser=238) (66 endorsements)

What’s Happening?

At the Autumn elections, only 3 candidates stood for office. Two of these subsequently left. We therefore have only 1 properly elected Cabinet member, Rock-Onia. Our delegate has also been inactive recently due to moving house, which means that in the best Canadian tradition, the country is being run by the Minister of Doughnuts and Beer!

Yountung has been appointed as deputy MoDB, and Almonaster has remained in office to caretake the MoD slot and provide forum Admin cover.

A group of concerned citizens are attempting to help carry on the business of the region and restore proper government. We particularly welcome the return of one of our former cabinet ministers Hudson Bay to active membership.

The Current Cabinet Under Emergency VoC's:

PM: Carbanousa
MoRA: Almonaster
MoFA: Old Ogastein
MoJ: Youngtung
MoD: Lady Sammi
MoDB: Rock Onia

Call for Help
Any former Canadians, friends, or other volunteers who would like to help rebuild the region will be welcomed with open arms.


Status of diplomatic relations.
We very much value our friendship with other regions, and do not wish to break it off, but under the circumstances internal affairs must take priority. We cannot therefore maintain a proper diplomatic service at present. Embassies in Canada will remain open, but enquiries may not receive proper attention.

We hope you will understand, and bear with us until we can get back on our feet.
Title: Re: Canadian Regional Reports
Post by: kor on October 24, 2007, 05:15:44 AM
Hi Sammi!!!! ^_^ Thanks for the Update. I hope things get better for Canada.  :drunks:
Title: Re: Canadian Regional Reports
Post by: Allama on October 24, 2007, 01:21:47 PM
Yay Sammi!  Congratulations on your new post!  Thanks for the update and best of luck with Canadian happenings; our fingers are crossed for you.
Title: Re: Canadian Regional Reports
Post by: Khablan on October 25, 2007, 03:23:33 AM
Congratulations on your new post, Sammi!  Of course internal affairs must take precedence at a time like this.  Here's hoping the transition will go smoothly and without a hitch. 

Now, why don't WE have a Minister of Doughnuts and Beer??  Wouldn't that make for happy citizens!   :clap:
Title: Re: Canadian Regional Reports
Post by: Blackshear on February 22, 2008, 03:47:56 AM
Hello. Remember us?

Here's the latest:

Report from Canada 

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February 19, 2008
Prepared by: Almonaster

Forum (http://z8.invisionfree.com/NationStates_Canada/index.php?act=idx/) (29,009 posts)

Population: 224 nations
Delegate: Parrrrtay (http://z8.invisionfree.com/NationStates_Canada/index.php?showuser=13) (60 endorsements)

Reports have been a little patchy for a while, and this issue may well cover some news you have already heard from your local ambassador.  We felt it was better to err on the side of full coverage, rather than risk leaving some of you in the dark.

Domestic News

Winter Elections
In a very poor turnout, the new cabinet were elected, mostly unopposed.New Delegate

Our long-standing and highly-respected delegate Carbanousa had been declining in activity, and after a long silence, Almonaster declared himself as a candidate for delegate.  Higsantium (briefly), Old Ogastein and Parrrrtay joined the contest, and Parrrtay emerged as the runaway winner. The contest period also saw the welcome return of a number of notable Canadian citizens who had previously left the region.

Following the delegacy change, a concerted effort was made to fill the cabinet posts, and the following were added to the roster after passing Votes of Confidence from the region:This gave us our first full cabinet in nearly a year.

Forum Activity
The forums are once again thriving, with a daily post rate holding steady in excess of the surge of interest which came from our new forums last year.  We even had enough interest to feel the need for a Role-Play co-ordinator, and Mirahge has been appointed to the position.

Old Ogastein has initiated a series of changes to the forum layout, some of which have already been implemented, and others yet to come. These have met with general approval. First up was the addition of a Real Life Entertainment Section.  (http://z8.invisionfree.com/NationStates_Canada/index.php?showforum=92) Why not stop by & check it out?

Missing in Action
Our MoDB and resident guitar nut, Rock-Onia failed to report for cabinet duties, and we reluctantly moved to dismiss him. This was the first case brought under the ministerial impeachment legislation, and showed that the mechanism was workable. Fortunately Rock-Onia returned in time to save his job, having had computer and RL problems in the meantime.

Political issues
There have been several interesting debates in the House of Commons, concerning a variety of potential government reforms, notably the separation of executive and legislative branches of government. Recent arrival Fin has been particularly prominent in this area.

Foreign Affairs

New Embassies
Canada is delighted to announce that we have agreed to formal exchanges of Ambassadors with Europeia, and with The Exodus. We welcome the opportunity to deepen our ties with these regions and with our existing friends abroad.

New ambassadors
We have been pleased to receive visits from a number of regions, and were glad to welcome to our boards...Embassy Closure
In view of recent events in The North Pacific where Westwind / Lewis and Clark is holding power outwith the terms of their constitution, we have regretfully decided to break diplomatic ties. We wish the people of The North Pacific well, and hope that they will find a way to reconcile their differences and return to stable constitutional rule.

On the Lighter Side

We have an extensive list of games in the Arcade (http://z8.invisionfree.com/NationStates_Canada/index.php?showforum=44) - why not drop by and see if you can challenge our high scores?

Our General RP area (http://z8.invisionfree.com/NationStates_Canada/index.php?showforum=45) is currently hosting a game of "Stranded". Will the forumites survive on a desert island with only their wits and a few useful items? Time will tell.

The Water Cooler (http://z8.invisionfree.com/NationStates_Canada/index.php?showforum=41) remains the hub of our social arena.

Some notable quotes from around the forum:"WAKE UP PEOPLE!"[/QUOTE]



Title: Re: Canadian Regional Reports
Post by: j delight on April 24, 2008, 02:06:34 PM
Report from Canada

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April 21, 2008
Prepared by: Fin & friends

Forum (http://z8.invisionfree.com/NationStates_Canada/index.php?act=idx/) (43,998 posts)

Population: 234 nations
Delegate: ParrrrTay (http://z8.invisionfree.com/NationStates_Canada/index.php?showuser=13)  (88 endorsements)

Spring Election News

With an excellent voter turnout, Cabinet was elected.Foreign Affairs

bweezy ran for Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs but due to the voting outcome during the election process he resigned.
Quote from: bweezy
1/3 of the region thought that no DMOFA was better than me. Following in the tradition of Joe Clark (former Prime Minister of the Country of Canada and Conservative Party Leader), I chose to see that as a sign that I do not have the required approval of the region to continue as Deputy. Hopefully, a new candidate will emerge, who will receive the requisite approval of the region.
Due to bweezy's resignation Fin posted a request for another citizen to step up and become the next Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs. Cameron of Lochiel requested the position and the region approved his request. Fin has also, in a short time, managed to fill all foreign ambassador positions.  GO FIN!

Political News

Constitutional Amendments
The following Constitution Amendments were passed. In the House of Commons citizens were discussing
Political Parties (http://z8.invisionfree.com/NationStates_Canada/index.php?showtopic=890), CNCanada Recruitment Video (http://z8.invisionfree.com/NationStates_Canada/index.php?showtopic=942), and the possible addition of an Abstain Bill Process (http://z8.invisionfree.com/NationStates_Canada/index.php?showtopic=1123).

Canada has a Newspaper!

Fin had an idea, "Let's make a newspaper," and on March 11, 2008, the first edition of the The Moose was published.
The Moose is a new national paper for NS Canada, now up to it's fourth edition and running strong. It is released fortnightly on Sundays, and the latest edition can be found here (http://z9.invisionfree.com/The_Moose/index.php?showforum=2).

Time for Fun

The Minister of Doughnuts and Beer (http://z8.invisionfree.com/NationStates_Canada/index.php?showforum=16) forum has a couple of new games:  The Bigger Picture (http://z8.invisionfree.com/NationStates_Canada/index.php?showtopic=1202) and  Caption It! (http://z8.invisionfree.com/NationStates_Canada/index.php?showtopic=1221); as well as an interesting thread called Canadiana -  Neil Young (http://z8.invisionfree.com/NationStates_Canada/index.php?showtopic=1152&view=findpost&p=2786223) is the latest entry.  The Banner Poll for the Arcade Weekly Game Winner banner contest is now over and almonaster won. The weekly game competition has begun and ends Wed. Apr. 23. - can you be the best of the week??

Baseball Season is Here!(After Week 2)
Quote
Standing.......Team...................W/L/T.......Precent.GB
1..................Ryvane Venom......24-1-3........911...0
2..................Ess' Boys.............15-8-5........625...8
3..................OO Red Wolves.....13-12-3......518...11
4..................FBC Cannons........13-12-3......518...11 
5..................BS MudSnakes.......5-19-4.......250...18.5
6..................Muscovite Mice......3-21-4.......179...20.5   

Quote....Unquote

JD question thread:
Quote from: jDelight
Or are you trying to divert this thread from its original purpose, which includes, but is not exclusively bound to mitigate the censorship heretofore relegated to private and/or corporate enterprises and nowithstanding China, confounded by regulations not otherwise prohibited in the constitutional parameters set about with the wherewithall of the governed and/or consumerist approximate regional demographics?

Ess and Omni exchange cruelties in 10 most inaccurate movies, of all places:
Quote from: Ess,Mar 30 2008, 01:30 AM
Quote from: Omnivorous,Mar 22 2008, 11:45 AM
ESS YOU HAVE RUINED MY LIFE FOREVER AND EVER AND EVER.
Damn!  How did I miss this???  I could have been enjoying ruining Omni's life for the past week!!  :rockon:
:lol:

Falconias in Top 10 Most Inaccurate Movies:
Quote
Apocalypto was so incredibly innaccurate I'm surprised Quetzacoatl hasn't just come down from the sky and consumed Mel Gibson's soul

Deadpan humour in the Question thread:
Quote from: Rylvan
Can anything truly keep you from the grave?
Quote from: Jack Tarr
How about a will that calls for cremation?
Quote from: Almonaster
Is this all part of some sinister plot?

Our Esteemed Delegate in Five Random Things:
Quote from: ParrrrTay
Chaos
Panic
Disorder
Confusion
-- my work here is done.