We are no longer the "Goverment of Canada"

ArtistSeries · Sep 6th, 2006, 10:41 AM

From Harpo bizzaro land...

	Quote:
	As per the Minister's Office, effective immediately, and until further notice, the words 'Canada's New Government' are to be used instead of 'the Government of Canada' in all departmental correspondence," said the memo from the manager of the executive documents and appointments unit in the department's strategic policy branch. "Please note that the initial letters of all 3 words are capitalized." "When people saw a message or advertisement from the Government of Canada, they saw it as something that was independent and non-partisan," he said. "People will no longer see this as objective or independent, and they can't rely on it. It trivializes everything. People are going to regard it as propaganda and rhetoric, which is exactly what it is. " The Prime Minister's Office did not return a call requesting comment.

http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/...4-901bcfc36b13

Good to see Harper is still not returning calls...

RevMatt · Sep 6th, 2006, 10:45 AM

I'm struggling to find anything relevant to say to this, this is just both so stupid, and so trivial. Mostly small minded and petty, though, I think.

MACSPECTRUM · Sep 6th, 2006, 11:27 AM

more Tory NewSpeak

MannyP Design · Sep 6th, 2006, 11:32 AM

I'm waiting for the new and improved government... one that will change our national colours back to just red and white.

bryanc · Sep 6th, 2006, 11:49 AM

This government is more likely to change them to Red White and Blue (with stars and stripes). On the other hand, it could be argued that they see things only in black and white.

Cheers

SINC · Sep 6th, 2006, 12:02 PM

Seems to me the PMO is toying with an official name and that is unacceptable. My Conservative MP shall hear of this from me.

Dr.G. · Sep 6th, 2006, 12:09 PM

This move is absurd. Who ever heard of "branding" a national government?

RevMatt · Sep 6th, 2006, 12:18 PM

Thank you, SINC.

winwintoo · Sep 6th, 2006, 12:21 PM

What is going on in Ottawa?

I hope those who voted for these retards because they wanted to put an end to the Liberal scandals are starting to open their eyes.

There are far worse things that a government can do than miss-spend a few million dollars.

As we're seeing, they can sell the whole damn country to the highest bidder and if they've got nothing to hide, why are they so busy hiding.

I'm going to start wearing a t-shirt with "Canada's New Government is not MY government" on it.

Stupid, stupid voters.

Margaret

mrjimmy · Sep 6th, 2006, 12:23 PM

It makes me think that the PMO believes their changes will long lasting, perhaps even permanent.

Sep 6th, 2006, 10:45 AM	#2
RevMatt Honourable Citizen Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: The Nation's Capital, at long last! Posts: 3,681	I'm struggling to find anything relevant to say to this, this is just both so stupid, and so trivial. Mostly small minded and petty, though, I think. __________________ "Courage, my friends; 'tis not too late to build a better world." -Tommy Douglas ----------------------- "Never confuse the faith with the supposedly faithful." courtesy of S*P ----------------------- http://www.wondercafe.ca

Sep 6th, 2006, 11:32 AM	#4
MannyP Design Honourable Citizen Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: New Brunswick Posts: 6,384	I'm waiting for the new and improved government... one that will change our national colours back to just red and white. __________________ Manny \| Graphic Designer Vote for Manny and Laura in the Sony Bloggie Video Facebook Contest!

Sep 6th, 2006, 12:02 PM	#6
SINC Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Central Alberta Posts: 39,859	Seems to me the PMO is toying with an official name and that is unacceptable. My Conservative MP shall hear of this from me. __________________ Visit my website: St. Albert's Place "When the chips are down, the buffalo is empty." Never squat with your spurs on.

Sep 6th, 2006, 12:09 PM	#7
Dr.G. Canadian By Choice Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador Posts: 55,631	This move is absurd. Who ever heard of "branding" a national government? __________________ Dr.G. 14" G4 iBook 15" MacBook Pro (July, 2009) Paix "The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who can't read these books." Mark Twain

Sep 6th, 2006, 12:18 PM	#8
RevMatt Honourable Citizen Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: The Nation's Capital, at long last! Posts: 3,681	Thank you, SINC. __________________ "Courage, my friends; 'tis not too late to build a better world." -Tommy Douglas ----------------------- "Never confuse the faith with the supposedly faithful." courtesy of S*P ----------------------- http://www.wondercafe.ca

Sep 6th, 2006, 11:27 AM	#3
MACSPECTRUM On Vacation Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 14,050	more Tory NewSpeak

Sep 6th, 2006, 11:49 AM	#5
bryanc Honourable Citizen Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Fredericton, NB Posts: 3,170	This government is more likely to change them to Red White and Blue (with stars and stripes). On the other hand, it could be argued that they see things only in black and white. Cheers

Sep 6th, 2006, 12:21 PM	#9
winwintoo Honourable Citizen Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Southern Saskatchewan Posts: 4,467	What is going on in Ottawa? I hope those who voted for these retards because they wanted to put an end to the Liberal scandals are starting to open their eyes. There are far worse things that a government can do than miss-spend a few million dollars. As we're seeing, they can sell the whole damn country to the highest bidder and if they've got nothing to hide, why are they so busy hiding. I'm going to start wearing a t-shirt with "Canada's New Government is not MY government" on it. Stupid, stupid voters. Margaret

Sep 6th, 2006, 12:23 PM	#10
mrjimmy Honourable Citizen Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,496	It makes me think that the PMO believes their changes will long lasting, perhaps even permanent.

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