Joel Posted July 2, 2004 Share Posted July 2, 2004 Hey, I'm not a lumberjack, or a fur trader.... I don't live in an igloo or eat blubber, or own a dogsled.... and I don't know Jimmy, Sally or Suzy from Canada, although I'm certain they're really really nice. I have a Prime Minister, not a president. I speak English and French, not American. And I pronounce it 'about', not 'a boot'. I can proudly sew my country's flag on my backpack. I believe in peace keeping, not policing, diversity, not assimilation, and that the beaver is a truly proud and noble animal. A toque is a hat, a chesterfield is a couch, and it is pronounced 'zed' not 'zee', 'zed' !!!! Canada is the second largest landmass! The first nation of hockey! and the best part of North America My name is Joel!! And I am Canadian!!! http://www.coolcanuckaward.ca/joe_canadian.htm :D :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Floyd Veteran Posted July 2, 2004 Veteran Share Posted July 2, 2004 bah canada day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Derf Veteran Posted July 2, 2004 Veteran Share Posted July 2, 2004 bah canada day It pales in comparison to the St-Jean-Baptiste celebrations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Floyd Veteran Posted July 2, 2004 Veteran Share Posted July 2, 2004 not at all, I even didnt celebrate st-jean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Derf Veteran Posted July 2, 2004 Veteran Share Posted July 2, 2004 Jul. 2, 2004. 10:27 AM PM beams, Canada rejoices BY ALEXANDER PANETTA CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA ? He flashed the thumbs-up, he exchanged kisses, he zig-zagged across a red carpet to shake every hand in sight, and a beaming Paul Martin praised the nation he was elected to lead.It was a jolly prime minister who strode up Parliament Hill to celebrate Canada's birthday and extol what he described as a great, but quietly patriotic people. ... "Ours is a gentle national confidence, except for today," he told about 45,000 partygoers on Parliament's front lawn. "We are quiet patriots, but not today. We are resolute. Our love is strong. Our pride runs deep. Our country is Canada." Martin paid tribute to a culturally diverse, generous, successful nation whose arms remain wide open to newcomers from all corners of the Earth. "We as Canadians don't talk much about patriotism. (But) our pride in being a welcoming country that is the envy of the world is second to no other. "Our compassion toward those in need and the inclusive nature of our society are second to no other. The fact is Canada is second to no other." http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/ContentSe...id=968332188492 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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