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Yes the people of Leafs Nation have "suffered" long enough under a series of ill-managed regimes in the past few decades and discriminatory policies by Gary Bettman and the NHL in NYC. Therefore it makes sense that if Quebec is categorized as a "nation" by Steven Harper's Conservatives, then the hordes of Leafs fans too should receive the same designation...
Unfortunately, that would be the last thing to pursue by any ruling federal government in Ottawa, or else the rest of Canada would certainly want to separate from Southern Ontario (East of London and West of Kingston). This is not to mention that hockey in the rest of the Great White North coast to coast went through a golden age (the addition of Canadian NHL franchises between 1970 and 1992 [Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Ottawa, and Quebec], the Habs dynasty in the 70s, and the emergence of Flames and Oilers as hockey powers in the 80s).
This issue was raised in today's Toronto Star, with an editoral cartoon followed by an inexhaustive list of unique Canadian/"ethnic" cultures that could be categorized as individual "nations" as well. The cartoon can be found here. Sadly, I wasn't able to find the link to the related news article on Toronto Star's website.
May this person be able to proudly wear the jersey for eternity!
First of all, looks like our dear old Prince Charles is trying to plant himself into the dirt of Sierra Leone, hoping to grow a crown out of his head. (Pic taken by AFP - found in today's Toronto Star, A15)
On the other hand, Canadian Liberal leader candidate Michael Ignatieff needs to know how to pose in front of camera before the next vote. Haven't we seen enough of the following pic? (Pic above taken by CP, while the pic below is obviously photoshopped)
