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In a survey conducted by ICA Canada and Ipsos, Canadians selected Internet-related firms for 7 of the 10 most influential brands in the country. The survey looked at more than 100 companies with the largest ad budgets in Canada, and ranked them according to an influence index. It asked Canadians to rate brands on categories…
“If I had influence over the minds of the people of Canada, any power over their intellect, I would leave them this legacy: ‘Whatever you do, adhere to the Union. We are a great country, and shall become one of the greatest in the universe if we preserve it; we shall sink into insignificance…
Canada has just been recognized as the “most admired” country with the “best reputation” in the world. This enviable title was awarded by The Reputation Institute. Acording to an annual survey ranking the reputations of developed nations across the globe, Canada ranked as the most reputable country in the world, based on a variety of…
Neil Macdonald is the senior Washington correspondent for CBC News and this week he announced he is leaving the American beat and “coming home.” Macdonald began his Washington post in 1988 and has served more than 25 years south of the border covering Congress and the affairs of the Nation. In an editorial piece Macdonald…
A man sits down in his center ice seat to watch game 7 of the Stanley Cup playoffs, noticing the seat beside his is empty, and stayed that way through the entire first period. Finally, he leans over and asks the man on the other side of it, “Is anyone sitting there?” “Nope,” the man…
+15 degrees C : Vancouverites try to turn on the heat. Manitobans plant gardens. +10 degrees C: Victorians shiver uncontrollably and dig out their longjohns. Winnipeggers sunbathe. +5 degrees C: Italian and German cars won’t start. Winnipeggers drive with the windows down. Zero C: Distilled water freezes. Winnipeg’s water gets thicker. -5 degrees C: Torontonians…
Is there any argument that Canuck humour begins and ends with ‘Eh?’ Often, foreigners have a difficult time understanding Canadians. Therefore, here’s a quick brief translation of the Canadian dialect. EH= pronounced AY (similar but not the same as huh) Eh is a useful word that is very important and is the basis of all…
What Do Canadians Have To Be Proud Of ? Well, look at this list to start… Smarties! Crispy Crunch, Coffee Crisp, Mars Bars The size of our football fields, and a game played with one less down and bigger balls Baseball is Canadian – First game June 4, 1838 – Ingersoll , ON Lacrosse is…
This past week, taxpayers in Ontario were treated to the news of how both their federal and provincial governments will spend their money. On the surface the two budget documents were very different. The federal government document spoke of fiscal responsibility and a balanced bottom line. The provincial government document included a storyline that excused…
Amongst the political parties, there is always much said and written about fiscal competency and who is to blame or to be credited for the Nation’s economic health. This is particularly true during budget time. This week there was a great deal of banter about deficits and debt. The Conservatives wanted to crow about their…
From that clever Canadian rag The Beaverton, editors have given us “10 ways to balance the federal budget” Akin to the Letterman Top-10 countdown, here are the Beaverton’s suggestions: 1. Retrofit Royal Canadian Navy to use more fuel efficient sail technology 2. Reduce House of Commons expenses by putting all legislation for next century into…
Here’s a Canadian song writer and performer that will set you back on your heels and force you to sit and listen to his insightful lyrics. David Myles hails from New Brunswick and now lives in Halifax. He has a total of eight albums to his credit and is busy these days on a tour…
This week we have Parliamentarians convulsing over Canada’s future role in the war against Islamic extremists. On one hand we have Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the Conservatives willing to commit to a military engagement that has no clear objectives (at least publicly stated) and no clear end-game strategy. For the PM, it is a…
Here are some contrarian thoughts from a provocative book: Stealth Democracy: Americans’ Beliefs about How Government Should Work by John R. Hibbing and Elizabeth Theiss-Morse. The thesis explored in Stealth Democracy explains a lot about our society and the average guy’s lack of concern for what is and isn’t happening in our own country’s Parliaments….
This January 11, 2015 marks a special anniversary for our country: the 200th birthday of Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada’s first Prime Minister. Since 2002, this day is set aside for Canadians to remember their first Prime Minister, one of the Fathers of Confederation. So it is fitting to that we take this occasion to…
Jean Béliveau, the legendary Montreal Canadiens hockey centreman, died Tuesday night at the age of 83. Jean Béliveau captained the Canadiens from 1961 until his retirement in 1971, making him the longest-serving captain in franchise history. His No. 4 jersey was retired by the Canadiens on October 9, 1971 (also Guy Lafleur’s first NHL game)…
Maclean’s produced their annual list of the top 50 most influential Canadians. By George Journal has reproduced the list of the top 10 below. THE QUIZ: We challenge you to name the occupation of the following 10 Canucks (1 point) and relate why there are so important to our country (1 point). In the comments…
Every now and then, it is helpful to contemplate where a country may be heading and, in doing so, create an opportunity to make things better for its citizenry. Recently McGill University brought together some of Canada’s leading thinkers for a Canada Remix symposium, an event that delved into the country’s current state of affairs…
Here are a dozen insightful quotes on Canadian politics, recently observed by Canadian political pundits and media. “When you allow people to choose between the corrupt and the stupid, they will go for the corrupt.” – Arthur Finkelstein “Like an episode of Seinfeld, Canadian politics has become a show about nothing.” – Alex Himelfarb “Brokerage…
30-years ago today, the Progressive Conservatives swept across Canada in a remarkable election that ushered in Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. This government did a lot of small things wrong, and Mr. Mulroney wasn’t the most popular of Prime Ministers. However, he and his government got a few big things right: Canada – US Free Trade…