My friend asked me to post this for the Americans on my flist:

Stimulate the Economy -- Forgive Student Loans!It's a cause I completely agree with and support. If there were a similar petition in Canada, I would sign it in a heartbeat ( Read more... )

The mainstream American media may not care about political upheaval in Canada, but according to this story, many non-Canadians are fascinated by what's going on!

"Only in Canada could they replace the least charismatic Prime Minister in their history with the least charismatic man in the universe. A coup in which whatsisface overthrows ( Read more... )

I only see one post about this on my flist so ( Read more... )

B.C. premier blames separatists for Harper's failure to get majorityOkay, I'm not very familiar with British Columbia Premier Gordon Campbell, but he's coming off as quite the n00b in this story. Yes, blame the Quebec separatists, 'cause they're such an easy scapegoat, especially in the West. Ignore ordinary Quebekers who just maybe felt the Bloc ( Read more... )

I voted!

Canadians: Remember to vote! Also remember to bring ID with your correct address on it (or a bill with your name and address), as that's messing some people up at the polls today.

If you don't vote, you can't complain!

Have you guys heard about this controversy?: "[Current Canadian Prime Minister] Stephen Harper's 2003 speech urging Canada to join the U.S. assault on Iraq was plagiarized from one given by the Australian prime minister two days previously..."

If so, what's the national reaction? Link me to news stories if you have any! Thanks. :)

I have been finding so many great links lately and have been hoarding them all on Facebook, My apologies. Here are some great ones I've found today ( Read more... )

CANADIAN ELECTION PICTURE POST! Heavily dosed with sarcastic commentary, and fully explained for non-Canadians so everyone can join in on the fun. Behind the cut ( Read more... )

Shoot me now.

How Canada stole the American Dream

"The numbers are in. Compared to the U.S., we work less, live longer, enjoy better health and have more sex. And get this: now we're wealthier too ( Read more... )