Canada
Happy Canada Day!
I thought I missed Canada Day yesterday, but I didn't (lingering effects from chugging Robitussin Robotripping, I suppose). Well, here's my salute to the country that brought you Kids in the Hall, Ryan Gosling (yummers!), and Celine Dion. Happy Canada Day!
Blame Canada? Should Military Deserters Be Deported?
A BBC feature today tells the story of a US National Guardsman who deserted to Canada after being deployed to Iraq. As Canada prepares to deport him to face trial in the US, Corey Glass is arguing he should be allowed to stay.
According to Glass, when he joined the Indiana National Guard, he was told that he would perform humanitarian work filling sandbags in the event of a hurricane — not required to serve in combat unless there were troops occupying the US — instead, he was sent to gather intelligence in Iraq.
Canada Wants More Immigrants
Canada's immigration policy attracted a record number of foreigners, in an attempt to address labor shortages. Last year 429,649 immigrants moved to Canada. Unlike their southern neighbors, Canadians appear less afraid of international outsiders taking their jobs.
Room Therapy: Pendants in Canada
Tdamji recently wrote in saying:
Hi Casa,
Just a quick question: do you happen to know of any online or otherwise stores in Canada (or that delivers to Canada) for pendant lights under $100? Sorry, I know this is a pretty specific question, but I can't seem to come up with anything. - TdamjiTo see my response, just read more
Au Revoir, Sanctuary: Canada Deports US Iraq War Deserter
US Army deserter, Robin Long, fled to Canada in 2005 to avoid serving in Iraq. Yesterday, Long was deported back to the US, the first time a resister to the US war effort in Iraq has been sent home by Canadian authorities. Long claims that he fled to avoid participation in an "illegal war of aggression in Iraq."
Your Lipstick Could Be Hurting You and the Earth, Says Canada
We've heard a lot about potential health hazards in cosmetics, but so far, the US government hasn't done anything in response. Not so in Canada, whose government recently declared four chemicals to be toxic.
Siloxanes D4 and D5, used as emollients in products such as moisturizers and makeup, are unhealthy for the environment.
Obama Deserves Bush's Silence, but Canada Doesn't
President Bush got back in the speech saddle this week, telling an invitation-only crowd in Canada that he doesn't plan on attacking his successor because Obama deserves his silence.
Apparently content with letting Cheney do the criticizing, Bush said: There's plenty of critics in the arena, I think it's time for the ex-president to tap dance off the stage and let the current president have a go at solving the world's problems. If he wants my help and I agree with him, I'll give it.
Americans Heart Canada the Most — What's Your Favorite Country?
Nine in 10 Americans have a favorable opinion of Canada, making the northern neighbor America's most favored nation! According to a new Gallup Poll only 6 percent of Yankees hold an unfavorable view of Canucks. Judging from President Obama's warm reception last week in Ontario, the friendly feeling is mutual.
"O" Canada — Obama Receives Warm Welcome Up North
It may be chilly in Canada, but President Obama's welcome was anything but. Chants of "Yes we can!" seem to follow the US president everywhere he goes, even on his first trip abroad!
Bush to Speak in Canada — Would You Pay to Listen?
Former president Bush has come back on the radar, but this time north of the border. The retired leader will deliver his first public appearance since leaving office in Calgary, Canada on March 17. Bush has taken life pretty easy since Jan.
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