Embassy - Canada

[Parrrrtay]

Report from Canada[/b][/color]


February 19, 2008
Prepared by: Almonaster

Forum (29,009 posts)

Population: 224 nations
Delegate: Parrrrtay (60 endorsements)

Reports have been a little patchy for a while, and this issue may well cover some news you have already heard from your local ambassador. We felt it was better to err on the side of full coverage, rather than risk leaving some of you in the dark.

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Domestic News

Winter Elections
In a very poor turnout, the new cabinet were elected, mostly unopposed.

• Justice: Boreal Tundra
  
• Regional Affairs: Old Ogastein
  
• Defence: Youngtung
  
• Foreign Affairs: - vacant
  
• Doughnuts & Beer: Rock-Onia
  

New Delegate

Our long-standing and highly-respected delegate Carbanousa had been declining in activity, and after a long silence, Almonaster declared himself as a candidate for delegate. Higsantium (briefly), Old Ogastein and Parrrrtay joined the contest, and Parrrtay emerged as the runaway winner. The contest period also saw the welcome return of a number of notable Canadian citizens who had previously left the region.

Following the delegacy change, a concerted effort was made to fill the cabinet posts, and the following were added to the roster after passing Votes of Confidence from the region:

• Minister of Foreign Affairs: Almonaster
  
• Deputy PM: Ess
  
• Deputy MoJ: Kyleslavia
  
• Deputy MoRA: Redundancies
  
• Deputy MoD: Higsantium
  
• Deputy MoFA: Blackshear
  
• Deputy MoDB: Farfel the Dog
  

This gave us our first full cabinet in nearly a year.

Forum Activity
The forums are once again thriving, with a daily post rate holding steady in excess of the surge of interest which came from our new forums last year. We even had enough interest to feel the need for a Role-Play co-ordinator, and Mirahge has been appointed to the position.

Old Ogastein has initiated a series of changes to the forum layout, some of which have already been implemented, and others yet to come. These have met with general approval. First up was the addition of a Real Life Entertainment Section. Why not stop by & check it out?

Missing in Action
Our MoDB and resident guitar nut, Rock-Onia failed to report for cabinet duties, and we reluctantly moved to dismiss him. This was the first case brought under the ministerial impeachment legislation, and showed that the mechanism was workable. Fortunately Rock-Onia returned in time to save his job, having had computer and RL problems in the meantime.

Political issues
There have been several interesting debates in the House of Commons, concerning a variety of potential government reforms, notably the separation of executive and legislative branches of government. Recent arrival Fin has been particularly prominent in this area.

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Foreign Affairs

New Embassies
Canada is delighted to announce that we have agreed to formal exchanges of Ambassadors with Europeia, and with The Exodus. We welcome the opportunity to deepen our ties with these regions and with our existing friends abroad.

New ambassadors
We have been pleased to receive visits from a number of regions, and were glad to welcome to our boards...

• Porcu - Ambasssador from Hyrule
  
• Sir Dingle Foot - Ambassador - Great Britain and Ireland
  
• Cordova I - then Foreign Secretary of Europeia.
  
• Oodge - Representative for the Exodus and Fedaration of Allied States
  
• Pez201 - Ambassador and new Foreign Secretary, Europeia.
  
• Rykkland - Prime Minister of The Last Kingdom
  

Embassy Closure
In view of recent events in The North Pacific where Westwind / Lewis and Clark is holding power outwith the terms of their constitution, we have regretfully decided to break diplomatic ties. We wish the people of The North Pacific well, and hope that they will find a way to reconcile their differences and return to stable constitutional rule.

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On the Lighter Side

We have an extensive list of games in the Arcade - why not drop by and see if you can challenge our high scores?

Our General RP area is currently hosting a game of "Stranded". Will the forumites survive on a desert island with only their wits and a few useful items? Time will tell.

The Water Cooler remains the hub of our social arena.

Some notable quotes from around the forum:

• Liarg in "What Are You Eating?":

  Atomic Fire Balls and Pepsi max.
  
  "WAKE UP PEOPLE!"

  
  
  
  
  
• jD in Quote...Unquote:

  Omni is back in full mental jacket, I see
  

  
  
  
  
  
• Farfel in the flavoured beer thread:

  FLAVORED BEER! Oh!Sweet Baccus god of the harvest! Why don't ya just go and piss in it, for heavens sake ?
  (crys into beer)..Tear flavored beers (sniff) ok!

  
  
  
  
  
• Fin, in "Stranded!":

  I say we poke him with a stick until he remembers.

  
  

[Anime Daisuki]

Good to know Canada gets a full cabinet, and I see Oodge active in a few places

[AmbassadorMirahge]

Report from Canada[/b][/color]


April 21, 2008
Prepared by: Fin & friends

Forum (43,998 posts)

Population: 234 nations
Delegate: ParrrrTay (88 endorsements)

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Spring Election News

With an excellent voter turnout, Cabinet was elected.

• Minister of Regional Affairs: Old Ogastein
  
• Minister of Defence: Almonaster
  
• Minister of Foreign Affairs: Fin
  
• Minister of Justice: Kyleslavia
  
• Minister of Doughnuts and Beer: Ess
  

• Deputy Prime Minister: Blackshear
  
• Deputy Minister of Regional Affairs: Mirahge
  
• Deputy Minister of Defence: DragonForce
  
• Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs: Cameron of Lochiel
  
• Deputy Minister of Justice: Rock-Onia
  
• Deputy Minister of Doughnuts and Beer: Rylvan
  

Foreign Affairs

bweezy ran for Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs but due to the voting outcome during the election process he resigned.

1/3 of the region thought that no DMOFA was better than me. Following in the tradition of Joe Clark (former Prime Minister of the Country of Canada and Conservative Party Leader), I chose to see that as a sign that I do not have the required approval of the region to continue as Deputy. Hopefully, a new candidate will emerge, who will receive the requisite approval of the region.

Due to bweezy's resignation Fin posted a request for another citizen to step up and become the next Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs. Cameron of Lochiel requested the position and the region approved his request. Fin has also, in a short time, managed to fill all foreign ambassador positions. GO FIN!

Political News

Constitutional Amendments
The following Constitution Amendments were passed.

1. MoRA Voters Roll Amendment
2. Member to Citizen Amendment
3. Voter Registration Amendment
4. Changing UN to WA

In the House of Commons citizens were discussing
Political Parties, CNCanada Recruitment Video, and the possible addition of an Abstain Bill Process.

Canada has a Newspaper!

Fin had an idea, "Let's make a newspaper," and on March 11, 2008, the first edition of the The Moose was published.
The Moose is a new national paper for NS Canada, now up to it's fourth edition and running strong. It is released fortnightly on Sundays, and the latest edition can be found here.

Time for Fun

The Minister of Doughnuts and Beer forum has a couple of new games: The Bigger Picture and Caption It!; as well as an interesting thread called Canadiana - Neil Young is the latest entry. The Banner Poll for the Arcade Weekly Game Winner banner contest is now over and almonaster won. The weekly game competition has begun and ends Wed. Apr. 23. - can you be the best of the week??

Baseball Season is Here!(After Week 2)

Standing............Team.............W/L/T.......Precent.GB
1..................Ryvane Venom......24-1-3........911...0
2..................Ess' Boys.........15-8-5........625...8
3..................OO Red Wolves.....13-12-3.......518...11
4..................FBC Cannons.......13-12-3.......518...11
5..................BS MudSnakes......5-19-4........250...18.5
6..................Muscovite Mice....3-21-4........179...20.5


Quote....Unquote

JD question thread:

Or are you trying to divert this thread from its original purpose, which includes, but is not exclusively bound to mitigate the censorship heretofore relegated to private and/or corporate enterprises and nowithstanding China, confounded by regulations not otherwise prohibited in the constitutional parameters set about with the wherewithall of the governed and/or consumerist approximate regional demographics?

Ess and Omni exchange cruelties in 10 most inaccurate movies, of all places:

ESS YOU HAVE RUINED MY LIFE FOREVER AND EVER AND EVER.

Damn! How did I miss this??? I could have been enjoying ruining Omni's life for the past week!! :rockon:
:lol:

Falconias in Top 10 Most Inaccurate Movies:

Apocalypto was so incredibly innaccurate I'm surprised Quetzacoatl hasn't just come down from the sky and cosumed Mel Gibson's soul

Deapan humour in the Question thread:

Can anything truly keep you from the grave?

How about a will that calls for cremation?

Is this all part of some sinister plot?

Our Esteemed Delegate in Five Random Things:

Chaos
Panic
Disorder
Confusion
-- my work here is done.

[Cameron of Lochiel]

Report from Canada[/b][/color]


April 21, 2008
Prepared by: Fin & friends

Forum (43,998 posts)

Population: 234 nations
Delegate: ParrrrTay (88 endorsements)

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Spring Election News

With an excellent voter turnout, Cabinet was elected.

• Minister of Regional Affairs: Old Ogastein
  
• Minister of Defence: Almonaster
  
• Minister of Foreign Affairs: Fin
  
• Minister of Justice: Kyleslavia
  
• Minister of Doughnuts and Beer: Ess
  

• Deputy Prime Minister: Blackshear
  
• Deputy Minister of Regional Affairs: Mirahge
  
• Deputy Minister of Defence: DragonForce
  
• Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs: Cameron of Lochiel
  
• Deputy Minister of Justice: Rock-Onia
  
• Deputy Minister of Doughnuts and Beer: Rylvan
  

Foreign Affairs

bweezy ran for Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs but due to the voting outcome during the election process he resigned.

1/3 of the region thought that no DMOFA was better than me. Following in the tradition of Joe Clark (former Prime Minister of the Country of Canada and Conservative Party Leader), I chose to see that as a sign that I do not have the required approval of the region to continue as Deputy. Hopefully, a new candidate will emerge, who will receive the requisite approval of the region.

Due to bweezy's resignation Fin posted a request for another citizen to step up and become the next Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs. Cameron of Lochiel requested the position and the region approved his request. Fin has also, in a short time, managed to fill all foreign ambassador positions. GO FIN!

Political News

Constitutional Amendments
The following Constitution Amendments were passed.

1. MoRA Voters Roll Amendment
2. Member to Citizen Amendment
3. Voter Registration Amendment
4. Changing UN to WA

In the House of Commons citizens were discussing
Political Parties, CNCanada Recruitment Video, and the possible addition of an Abstain Bill Process.

Canada has a Newspaper!

Fin had an idea, "Let's make a newspaper," and on March 11, 2008, the first edition of the The Moose was published.
The Moose is a new national paper for NS Canada, now up to it's fourth edition and running strong. It is released fortnightly on Sundays, and the latest edition can be found here.

Time for Fun

The Minister of Doughnuts and Beer forum has a couple of new games: The Bigger Picture and Caption It!; as well as an interesting thread called Canadiana - Neil Young is the latest entry. The Banner Poll for the Arcade Weekly Game Winner banner contest is now over and almonaster won. The weekly game competition has begun and ends Wed. Apr. 23. - can you be the best of the week??

Baseball Season is Here!(After Week 2)

Standing............Team.............W/L/T.......Precent.GB
1..................Ryvane Venom......24-1-3........911...0
2..................Ess' Boys.........15-8-5........625...8
3..................OO Red Wolves.....13-12-3.......518...11
4..................FBC Cannons.......13-12-3.......518...11
5..................BS MudSnakes......5-19-4........250...18.5
6..................Muscovite Mice....3-21-4........179...20.5


Quote....Unquote

JD question thread:

jDelight:- Or are you trying to divert this thread from its original purpose, which includes, but is not exclusively bound to mitigate the censorship heretofore relegated to private and/or corporate enterprises and nowithstanding China, confounded by regulations not otherwise prohibited in the constitutional parameters set about with the wherewithall of the governed and/or consumerist approximate regional demographics?

Ess and Omni exchange cruelties in 10 most inaccurate movies, of all places:

Ess,Mar 30 2008, 01:30 AM

Omnivorous,Mar 22 2008, 11:45 AM: - ESS YOU HAVE RUINED MY LIFE FOREVER AND EVER AND EVER.

Damn! How did I miss this??? I could have been enjoying ruining Omni's life for the past week!! :rockon:
:lol:

Falconias in Top 10 Most Inaccurate Movies:

Apocalypto was so incredibly innaccurate I'm surprised Quetzacoatl hasn't just come down from the sky and cosumed Mel Gibson's soul

Deapan humour in the Question thread:

Rylvan:- Can anything truly keep you from the grave?

Jack Tarr:- How about a will that calls for cremation?

Almonaster:- Is this all part of some sinister plot?

Our Esteemed Delegate in Five Random Things:

ParrrrTay:-
Chaos
Panic
Disorder
Confusion
-- my work here is done.

[Mirahge]

Report Prepared By Our Delegate & Prime Minister - The Pubs of Parkplace / Parrrrtay

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Forum:
202 Members
47,122 posts

Region
Population: 241 nations

Delegate:
The Pubs of Parkplace (99 endorsements)
A.K.A. - Parrrrtay, Our Prime Minister.

Governmental Affairs
A Constitution Amendment to Change Nations to Citizens ....
(With Relation to The Prime Minister, in his or her capacity of UN Delegate displaying WA Resolutions)
.... was Voted On and passed with almost 85% approval.

The House of Commons
The House of Commons has seen a keen interest in Citizens starting their own Political parties
There have only been TWO parties started as yet The Republican National Party & The Purple Party
but debate and counter-debate on how or what implications to the Region these parties should or will have continues !!
Read more about this in Canada's Newspaper - The Moose

WA Resolutions
Restrictions on Child Labor
Canada Voted Against (13 votes to 1)
But, The resolution Restrictions on Child Labor was passed 7,785 votes to 2,455

Coordinating Relief Aid
Canada Voted For ( 10 votes to 1 )
And, The Resolution Coordinating Relief Aid was passed 6,601 votes to 2,806

Diplomatic Events
New Diplomatic Relations were Created with two Regions since our last Update
Canada exchanged Embassys with Kodiak and Paradisia

The Kodiak Embassy was officially opened on the 21^st of April.
The Paradisia Embassy opened 5 days later on the 26^th of April.

Regional Affairs
Canada's Cabinet has been discussing a new Canada at a Glance format
to make the Forum easier for New Members to navigate around.
Watch this Space

New Members
Canada Welcomes the following new members to the Forum ...

• Farney
  
• Seathen
  
• Clemantion
  
• Frantsus
  
• Kayakara
  
• Nordlijnonia
  
• Clarkson103
  
• Artheres
  
• Katemmanza
  

The Arcade
Our Minister of Doughnuts & Beer Ess
has surpassed herself with the work she has done in the Arcade!

She runs a Weekly Game Competition
Co-ordinates Our Mini-Cities
And has now taken over Running Our Daily Quiz ...
... which includes running Polls, Updating Topics & Posting Daily Scores !!

Not to mention the

• Caption It Competition
  
• The Bigger Picture
  
• And countless other threads in the Minister of Doughnuts and Beer's Forum
  

Standing Around the Water Cooler

Canada and Kodiak have entered a Quest to 1000 pages.
Which region do you feel with hit 1000 pages first? At this moment the score is:
Canada - ***
Kodiak - ***
You are more than welcome to stop in, post a few times, and help Canada win!

Also in The Water Cooler Dear Diary, an old thread,
has been revived by our Ambassador from Europeia - Pez201 and it's quite revealing - but ofc strictly Private

Some Random Quotes

Dear diary thread

Dear diary,

*spills curry*

...oh shit, I hope that curry wipes off...

Dear diary,

I hope you like curry...

followed by:

Dear Diary,
What's that stain?

1,000 pages thread, and how we love the race!

I think Satan Santa must've invented sudoku...those things are just designed to make you kill!!

Fin in the same thread:

no one should ever polka alone

bweezy in what are you thinking thread:

I'm thinking that in honour of May Day, I'm going to recycle old Yakov Smirnov Jokes.

Remember to Read The Moose for even more news !!

[Anime Daisuki]

Your delegate's name is Party? Sounds like fun.

And I'm guessing your region's on an invision forum because of the quotes=Niongor,Apr 29 2008, 11:54 AM thing.

[Cameron of Lochiel]

May 6, 2008 19:44:28 GMT -5 Anime Daisuki said:

Your delegate's name is Party? Sounds like fun.

And I'm guessing your region's on an invision forum because of the quotes=Niongor,Apr 29 2008, 11:54 AM thing.

Correct - Parrrrty likes to Party and it IS fun in Canada

Correct Again - We are on Invisionfree (Z8) ....
.... please feel free to edit the "quotes" issues and we'll try to remember to address that on our next report here.

[Mirahge]

Report Prepared By Our Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs - The Kingdom of Cameron of Lochiel

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Forum:
219 Members
53,051 posts

Region
Population: 271 nations

Delegate:
The Pubs of Parkplace (96 endorsements)
A.K.A. - ParrrrTay, Our Prime Minister.

WA Resolutions

Ways and Means - A resolution to increase democratic freedoms
Canada Voted - Against (90%)
The resolution "Ways and Means" was defeated 7,038 votes to 2,039

Prevention of Torture - A resolution to improve worldwide human and civil rights
Canada Voted - Against (55%)
(A lot of rational thinking went into that debate)

We're just a bunch of torture lovin' freedom haters here in Canada, I guess.

Prevention of Torture was Implemented: Thu May 22 2008 Passed by 6,502 votes to 4,000

World Assembly Headquarters - A resolution to "whatever"
Canada Voted - Against (91.7%)

I like a resolution with a sense of humour

World Assembly Headquarters was implemented on Saturday 17th May - passed by 4,918 votes to 4,499

Workplace Safety Standards Act - A resolution to improve something or other
Canada Voted - Against (100.00%)

1) Defines, as pertaining to this resolution:
A) An employee as any individual who performs a task or tasks for compensation that is not self employed, employed in law enforcement, or in the military.

so i guess soldiers and cops just have to bite it

Implemented: Mon May 12 2008 - Passed by 7,675 votes to 2,513

Humanitarian Transport - A resolution to improve worldwide human and civil rights.
Canada Voted - Against (57.14%)
Humanitarian Transport Passed 6,757 votes to 3,243

Does anyone notice a recurring theme here

New Members
Canada Welcomes the following new members to the Forum ...

• Royal Aston
  
  
• The Allied States of DC Marvel
  
  
• WhiteFlamingo
  
  
• Aerstrum
  
  
• A Lee Project
  
  
• Prime Minister Kurt
  
  
• Katzmandoo
  
  
• Jergia
  
  
• Nahvkolaj
  
  
• Faring
  
  
• James
  
  
  

The Arcade
Our Minister of Doughnuts & Beer Ess
has kept up the commitment she has shown in the Arcade!
I can Highly Recommend the Torino 2006 Curling

But I believe the Arcade has suffered due to the interest in our new,
Political Parties in our House of Commons


The House of Commons has, as alluded to in our May report, seen a lot of action regarding the establishment of Political parties.
After lengthy debate, the consensus of opinion (in line with Canada's Constitutional rights) ....
.... is that a citizen need only request a sub-forum for his or her party and the sub-forum WILL be created.

Concerns that Political Parties in the House of Commons might threaten to change Regional Policies have, thus far, been without foundation.
Changes will come but these are no longer regarded as a threat because of the responsible approach shown by the parties.

An ammendment to "Petition to Recall" a Cabinet Minister was passed unanimously
(The ammendment essentially speeds up the process in which a citizen has the right to petition for the recall of a minister (for whatever reason given on the petition))[/color][/font]

The Water Cooler
Canada's quest to achieve a 1,000 page topic continues at a slightly slower rate ....
.... but the diversity of topics in that thread have proved most interesting

In the 'Pinned' RL Pictures thread a few more brave souls have exposed themselves but the regions fascination by pictures of flowers and clouds might be an interesting study for any budding psychologist :unsure:
Quote - UnQuote
Shay on the The Last Person To Post Here Wins: Mach III thread:

So nice of you to allow me to win!

Omni's reply:

Yeah, you twirl on that pole Shay :lol:
:hide:

N00bie katemmanza makes her mark in Dear Diary:

Dear Diary:
I found out today that my aerobics instructor is trying to kill me. I realized this in her class today, where i met her for the first time.

But i saw it.........i saw it in her eyes. :shifty:

Pez in the I Just... thread:

... had a shower and washed my man-mane.

katemmanza in any questions?

What is WTC?

don't feel bad....when i first joined, i wondered why everyone was saying 'what the crap' to me. :rofl: :rofl:

Fin in 'Run you car on water' thread

My truck runs on hopes and dreams.......sigh it doesnt get very far

bweezy in the beer discussion thread:

3. Moorhouses Black Cat
If black death has a taste, I'm pretty sure it is encapsulated by this beer.

Pez in the questions only thread:

I have the ability to learn? When did this happen?

[Mirahge]

July 2008

Report Prepared By the Minister of Foreign Affairs jDELIGHT with the assistance of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Fin

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Forum:
235 Members
60,978 posts

Region
Population: 240 nations

Delegate:
The Pubs of Parkplace (94 endorsements)
A.K.A. - ParrrrTay, Our Prime Minister.

Elections - Summer 2008

With promises of change in the air, a new cabinet comes to office:

Minister of Foreign Affairs: jDELIGHT
Minister of Regional Affairs: Bweezy
Minister of Defence: Almonaster
Minister of Justice: Kyleslavia
Minister of Doughnuts and Beer: The Land

And by Vote of Confidence, once again Shay of Parrrrtay holds the delegacy and office of Prime Minister.

Also by Vote of Confidence, Deputy Ministers were appointed to office:
Deputy Prime Minister: Ess
Deputy Minister of Defence: pending VoC Carbanousa
Deputy Minister of Doughnuts and Beer: Miraghe
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs: Fin
Deputy Minister of Justice: pending VoC Old Ogastein
Deputy Minister of Regional Affairs: Omnivorous

WA Resolutions
Fair Criminal Trial was defeated in an unusually low voter turn-out 1-4.

In Cabinet
Europeian Economic Summit
Canada was invited to Europeia's Economic Forum summit. Kyleslavia, Parrrrtay and Almonaster all registered to attend. The forum took place June 23-26th. Attendance was hampered by masking problems on Europeia's board.

A quote from Pez at the summit summed up the reason why the summit did not reach a positive outcome:

"Economies are the way that society distributes limited resources. Because resources don't exist on the forums, there's nothing to buy, so it doesn't work."

Forum changes
Old Ogastein added quick links to the top of the forum to help ease navigational issues. Many thanks, Ogy!

Icons for ambassador(a)s
A new look for ambassadors was approved by the cabinet. The group icons are for our esteemed visiting ambassador(a)s:



England
England requested to have its embassy reopened. The request was denied at the end of the last term of office. The newly elected cabinet is currently considering their request.

House of Commons
Due to inactivity, the Republican National Party, The Democratic Party of Canada and The Conservative Party of Canada forums were archived.

The HoC also saw the formation of two new parties:
The Moderate Party
The Canadian Unity Party

And the uniting of these two parties into The Federalist Party

There is much lively discussion concerning the possible creation of a titluary head of state, the concept of civil debate among parties, and separation of church and state.

Current legislation under discussion: revising the region's Standards of Diplomacy.

Newcomer Kartoffel Kanzler has introduced pork barrel politics by building a party platform based on bacon. Bacon.

New Members

Canada Welcomes the following new members to the Forum ...

• Kartoffel Kanzler
  
  
  
• Kingdom of Paquerettes, ambassadora from Great Britain and Ireland
  
  
  
• Hello there, I am Satan
  
  
  
• Celtic Liffey
  
  
  
• Ordimus
  
  
  
• Premier State
  
  
  
• South Malaysia from Hyrule
  
  
  
• Kingdom of Paquerettes, Ambassadora from Great Britain and Ireland
  
  
  
• Pope Righteousness III from Great Britain and Ireland
  
  And back from the land of CTE:
  
  
  
  
• Carbanousa
  
  
  
• Fin
  
  
  
  

The Arcade
Rylvan set up the latest game in the arcade: Street Fight: Obama vs. Hilary

The Water Cooler
Check out the 10 Top Places to Live in Canada: "Where is Toronto?" asks bweezy.

Guys vs. Gals heats up the Water Cooler. The Gals took a stunning victory in round one. Who will win round two?!?!?


Role Play
At the village there are talks of a brand spanking new edition of The Moose, with new Chief of Press Kyleslavia and help from Master Wordsmith Almonaster.

A new global domination role playing game - the World - made by Mirahge has been a success, although Mir did not know who Carmen Sandiego is.
Niongor made this move: "By an over-whelming majority, Alberta votes to join the United States."
The United States welcomes Alberta, especially its residents and musician Corb Lund and the Hurtin' Albertans.

The Office is now the longest running RP game.

There have been two newer games made by Mirahge - Heroes and 28 Days, have become very popular across the region, despite (or maybe because of) the death and destruction.


Quote - UnQuote

sure..I'll just take the win and keep it safe from the dangers of the conga line...

The City of Winnipeg is divided into 51 Insect Management Zones.

Yeah, mine says square square square square square square square square square square square.

psh, the candian drinking age is just a suggestion

Ah, they seem to be the equivalent of an American 'munchkin'.

Moderates or Timbits? :lol:

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[Parrrrtay]

****************** October 2008[/color] ******************

Forum:
288 Members
86,626 posts
Region Population: 266 nations. Delegate:
The Pubs of Parkplace (98 endorsements)
A.K.A. - ParrrrTay, Our Prime Minister.

Ministers and Deputies
ELECTION SKIMPY BUT SUCCESSFUL
The Hustings opened for campaigning, and soon the region's citizens elected another round of superstars and glitterati. Stepping down for this election were MoFA jDELIGHT and MoD Almonaster.

Election Results
The results are in and are as follows!
Prime Minister: Parrrrtay, unopposed (16-0)
Minister of Regional Affairs: Old Ogastein, unopposed (11-4)
Minister of Foreign Affairs: The Land, unopposed (13-1)
Minister of Justice: Kyleslavia, unopposed (16-0)
Minister of Donuts and Beer: Mirahge, unopposed (16-0)

Congratulation to everyone who got in. Ess Will serve as Minister of Defense after a Vote of Confidence is held.

WA Resolutions
The resolution "Prohibit child pornography" was defeated 11-0 in the region and 6,098 to 4,068 in the WA.

The resolution "WA General Fund" was passed in a surprisingly close race 6-5, It was implemented in the WA with a vote of 5,258 to 3,273.

Canada was Against the resolution "The Prisoners of War Accord" by a vote of 4-1, however it was passed by the WA with a vote of 5,561 votes to 2,500

The resolution "Child Protection Act" was passed with a vote of 4-2 on the forums and implemented in the WA with a vote of 6,426 votes to 1,946

New Members
Canada welcomes the following new non-crappy members to the forum ...

• Archon
  
  
• CaffeineLawyer
  
  
• Yarsni
  
  
• ouwanawanga
  
  
• minnacaroline
  
  

And back from the land of CTE... NizhniFarandol!

The Arcade

Monthly Quiz Scores

The Water Cooler

RL Pics Thread, Post your picture here: Nizhni Farandol showed Canada some really rad pictures of his hobo trip through Europe.
Pics from Europe

Role Play

The revitalization of Canada’s role play is beginning, thanks to the new RP Moderator Farney. With such new games as RV, a game about people traveling around NS Canada, a smashing hit and 3:10 to Yuma, getting people who didn’t play RP much before to play the game.

Quote - UnQuote

QUOTE=Niongor in Quest to 1000 pages

Loneliness and fish sticks make a dangerous combination...

QUOTE=parrrrtay in Minister of defense thread...

Going once...
Going twice...
SOLD to the twirling hippy chick!

Report Prepared by Minister of Foreign Affairs: The Land, with the assistance of Fin

[Mirahge]

****************** November 2008[/color] ******************

Forum:
303 Members
91,804 posts
Region
Population: 259 nations

Delegate:
The Pubs of Parkplace (87 endorsements)
A.K.A. - ParrrrTay, Our Prime Minister.

Deputy Appointments
The following nations have been appointed to deputy positions after a Vote of Confidence.
-Almonaster:Deputy Minister of Justice
-Lorelai County:Deputy Minister of Defence
-Fin:Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs
-Niongor:Deputy Minister of Doughnuts and Beer
-Laughterandsunshine:Deputy Prime Minister

WA Resolutions

The resolution "Suppress International Piracy" was passed in the region with a vote of 3-2 and it was passed in the WA with a vote of 5,251-3,392

The resolution "Living Wage Act" was defeated in the region with a vote of 4-3, but it was passed by the WA with a vote of 4,431-3,305

The resolution "Diplomat Protection Act" was passed in the region with a vote of 7-1, it was passed in the WA with a vote of 5,236-2,226

The resolution "Ban on Slavery and Trafficking" was defeated in the region with a vote of 2-4, but was passed in the WA with a vote of 5,944-1,319

House of Commons

The world factbook entry was updated.
The Military Party & The Federalist Party were archived due to inactivity


New Legislation

Following a National Referendum a Constitutional amendment to change the voting times from 9:00 a.m. "Eastern Time on the last Thursday of the month, and end at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the following Sunday" to "7:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the last Thursday of the month, and end at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the following Sunday."

New Members
Canada welcomes the following new non-crappy members to the forum ...

• Richmoria
  
  
• monkeylandes
  
  
• Kaibaba
  
  
• Lady Anastasia
  
  
• monkthatgotfunk
  
  
• Sir Reg Empey
  
  
• Saskatchewan Warriers
  
  
• barrenia
  
  

And back from the land of CTE...Rylvan, Prometheus Projects

The Arcade

z8.invisionfree.com/NationStates_Ca...?showtopic=2150

Caption It Contest
After a dry spell of little activity Mirahge has successfully brought back this contest with such pictures as: Cat in Shower,Dog and Ferret , Cats in Bathroom, and Cat with melon

Role Play

The revitalization of the role playing section has been a success, thanks to a surprise favourite Star Adventure, which right now our heroes are stuck in an asteroid field, trying to find a way out. And as always The Pubs of Parkplace is as busy as ever.

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I've only ever been in debt to my dad and he's worse than debt collector goes all mafia-like...even on me, his son and heir...female dog got his money back

Fin: "I though RO was a he "

Pez: "He is a he."

Fin: "Thats what i thought "

Pour 150mL of claret into a schooner (285mL) glass. Add a shot (30mL) of ouzo, and finally top up with the cooking sherry. Keep away from open flames and enjoy!

Report Prepared by Minister of Foreign Affairs: The Land, with the assistance of Fin

[Mirahge]

****************** December 2008[/color] ******************

Forum:
320 Members
96,185 posts
Region
Population: 232 nations

Delegate:
The Pubs of Parkplace (74 endorsements)
A.K.A. - ParrrrTay, Our Prime Minister.

WA Resolutions

"Repeal Prevention of Terrorism" was passed in Canada with a vote of 8-1 and was passed in the WA by a margin of 5,516 votes to 1,146.

"WA Counterterrorism Act" was passed in the WA with a vote of 3,451-1,247

ParrrrTay missed voting on a WA Resolution, However the citizens didn't tar and feather our esteemed Prime Minister and most said it was alright.

Requests for Embassies

Three embassies were approved by cabinet:

• Equinox
  
  
• The Kodiak Republic
  
  
• The Commonwealth.
  
  

House of Commons

The House of Commons is discussing an alternate time or election schedule after realizing this election's voting times arrive right in the middle of the holiday season.

Board News

We had a spamming problem and banned two people.

It's looking like The Land will pass ParrrrTay for top post count.

We are discussing Our Favorite Holiday Movies!

Thanks to our Administration team it's snowing in Canada!

Political Parties

Fin of the The People Who Throw Goats and Bagpiper’s Party challenged Pez of the Fat Whale Party in a race around the world in 80 days.

With elections right around the corner jD of the Canadian Sovereignty Party decided to run and within moments she ran straight to the Pubs of Parkplace.

New Members
Canada welcomes the following new non-crappy members to the forum ...

• North Star State
  
  
• Sareul
  
  
• Oliver Graz
  
  
• The Amazing Mr.Mister
  
  
• Lord Oliver
  
  
• Karputsk
  
  
• John Dickey
  
  
• Jahka
  
  
• Lord Sydriel
  
  

And back from the land of CTE...Liarg!!

The Arcade

A popular game is The Hardest Game Ever, in which so far only two people, The Land and Katemmanza have reached Level 10.

Role Play

The Role Playing is still going steady even though Canada’s RP Coordinator has vanished. Rylvan, a long time player of RPing has returned. The bigger RP games are Star Adventure, in which now our heroes are out of the asteroid field and are now facing a strange alien race. Another one is 3:10 to Yuma, where the heroes try to protect a man being hanged to be killed by vigilantes or rescued by his gang. The last of the more popular rp games is Book Game, where people from all sorts of literature try to save the universe from being destroyed.

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“Die Hard was such a wondrous tale of holiday cheer...and it had guns!”

The Land: “…no comment…”
Omni: “That is a comment.:rolleyes: ”

Ess, I suggest you splash those losers with un-holy (preferably cholera-ridden) water shouting "The power of common sense compels you!"

Report Prepared by Minister of Foreign Affairs: The Land, with the assistance of Fin

[Mirahge]

****************** January 2009[/color] ******************

Forum:
326 Members
100,677 posts and counting!

Region
Population: 206 nations

Delegate:
The Pubs of Parkplace (62 endorsements)
A.K.A. - ParrrrTay, Our Prime Minister.

Elections - The Final Tally:
A new Cabinet has been elected by a small number of citizens of the region for the winter term:
Minister of Defence - Niongor 13-0
Minister of Justice - Almonaster 13-0
Minister of Foreign Affairs - J Delight 12-0
Minister of Doughnuts and Beer - Mirahge 12-1
Prime Minister - ParrrrTay 12-0

Initial balloting for the position of Minster of Regional Affairs did not elect the sole candidate Old Ogastein. Prime Minister Parrrrtay called for a special election in which the land threw in her name. The land was elected over Old Ogastein with a vote tally of 9-2.

The newly elected ministers named their choices for deputies and the results of the votes of confidence are:

Deputy Minister of Defence - Carabanousa
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs - Kyleslavia
Deputy Minister of Doughnuts and Beer - Jack_Tarr
Deputy Prime Minister - Ess

Minister of Justice Almonaster lost his computer connection temporarilly and was unable to choose a deputy. We hope he can re-establish communications with the region (and his friends!) and complete the election process soon.

On the wish list for the MoD is a restructuring/revitalization of the department. MoFA will focus on extending those informal relations with other regions and working with the MoRA on recruitment (the hottest issue in NS today).


World Assembly:

Canada was against the resolution "World Assembly Economic Union," yet it was passed in the WA with a vote of 2,841-1,622.

Canada tied in their opinions for "Freedom of Assembly." There was a very low turn out on votes for this WA resolution. Since it would pass no matter which way the Canadian Delegate voted, Parkplace refrained from voting, and it was passed by the WA with a vote of 3,636-1,487.

Canada approved to Repeal "Fair Criminal Trial," and it was passed by the WA with a vote of 2,780-1,577

House of Commons
The Fat Whale Party held a party celebrating their victories in the elections.

New Members
Canada welcomes the following new non-crappy members to the forum ...

• The Irish Lands, who invited us to a New Years party
  
• Phasmatis Militis
  
• Lord Sydriel
  
• Jahka
  
• John Dickey
  
• Karputsk
  
• Lord Oliver, who invited the region to his wedding to the Lady Aessiris Grey
  
• The Amazing Mr. Mister
  
• Oliver Graz
  

And back from the land of CTE...
Jack_Tarr, back from medical leave
and Hudson Bay stopped by to wish us all good holidays

The Arcade
Miraghe started Incredibots

Role Play
This week in Heroes...

"It's reck- "

The window shatters and Strife's head explodes from the high-velocity bullet of a Chess sniper. Blood and glass spray across the room while the body drops with a thud.

Several hundred meters away, the shooter ejects the spent casing and the spotter growls into a throat mike.

"Kill confirmed."

Stay tuned for more action packed adventure.

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Rylvan in 1,000 pages:

And Omni, ever ready on the retort:

Your hairdryer's broken.

Miraghe in Pubs of Park Place:

Ah, so we have more drunk drivers on the information highyway, TO THE CANADIANMOBLIE!

Mir: 4000 posts!
Land: Congrats. Have a celebratory Moose.
Mir: To eat or to ride? :unsure:
Land: to do whatever your little heart desires.
Nio: Could he use the horse to fire at immeegantz?
Land: it's a moose...
Nio: Mooses can still be large cannon ammo... :shifty:
Honourary mention goes to Ess, who posted a picture of a moose being used for logging. :lol:

Rylvan in "Outrageous lies about myself" thread

A binge-drinking, chain-smoking, caffeine-addicted, chocoholic, pothead, ex-reality tv contestant and semi-retired pro wrestler, famous for a line of holidary-themed cookbooks, who lives with his 7 cats and 4 imaginary friends in a beat-up old trailer inside a junkyard watching America's Most Wanted.

Report Prepared by Minister of Foreign Affairs jDELIGHT, with the assistance of the land and other special ingredients

[Mirahge]

****************** February 2009[/color] ******************

Forum:
339 Members
104,788 posts and counting!
Region
Population: 228 nations

Delegate:
The Pubs of Parkplace (62 endorsements)
A.K.A. - ParrrrTay, Our Prime Minister.

Elections
By nomination and Vote of Confidence Lorelei County has been selected Deputy Minister of Justice and Fin as Deputy of Regional Affairs.

WA Resolutions
The WA continues to vote into effect resolutions that Canada votes down. However, the voting is not necessarily representative of the region's wishes since most resolutions show very few votes.
Repeal of Coordinated Int'l Relief 2-1 yes
International Transportation 5-1 no

House of Commons
A new party, which seems to be gathering party goers of all sorts (watch your heads, please), is the People Who Throw Goats and Bagpiper’s Party, described as the "Party for announce and anti-gnomes."

The Canadian Fat Whale Party continues to celebrate, and they're happy to report that no one has passed out yet.

Two other parties were archived due to inactivity.

New Members
Canada welcomes the following new non-crappy members to the forum ...

• Border Wolf
  
• The Lady Jane Grey von Sapientia
  
• Kuhnini
  
• Santo and Banks
  
• Tunguskakutsk
  
• tbguy1992
  
• Maester Seymour
  

The Arcade
Canada's Arcade has experienced much activity, as it usually does.
You can swing by Canada's Arcade forum and try to score big in games such as Grow Tower, Castle Clout, and Tri-Tower Solitare

Role Play
The most popular RP game on our forums by far continues to be Stranded

Experience the excitement and join the RP game Heroes, in which you create your own superhero and fight against evil.

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jD's like a tiger cub that is maturing into an adult: she's so cwute and all cuddly and beautiful but she could take your head off with one swipe.

Fin Vs. Porn
351,000,000 Vs. 259,000,000
Ha, i'm better than porn

Some improvements:

NU METAL:
The protagonist was not able to come and save the princess because he was grounded.

Report Prepared by Minister of Foreign Affairs jDELIGHT, with the assistance of Deputy Kyleslavia and... some things you shouldn't ask about

[Mirahge]

******************** March 2009[/color] ********************

Forum:
353 Members
108,939 posts and counting!
Region
Population: 239 nations

Delegate:
The Pubs of Parkplace (63 dazzling endorsements)
A.K.A. - ParrrrTay, Our Prime Minister.

WA Resolutions
The resolution "Repeal "Neutrality of Nations"" was defeated 2,264 votes to 1,534 in the WA. Canada voted for the repeal 5-0, but a usually vigilant Delegate Parrrrtay missed the vote at the WA.

The resolution "Fairness in Criminal Trials" was passed 2,905 votes to 1,058 in the WA, but Canada voted 6-0 resoundingly against.

On the resolution "Convention on Genocide" Canada's vote count was 3-1 against with no discussion. And guess what? The WA passed it overwhelmingly.

Foreign Affairs
THE EAST PACIFIC
The good news is that The East Pacific is headed back in the right direction, and in response to their request to re-establish diplomatic ties with Canada, the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Cabinet are hosting talks between the regions. Much rum and doughnuts have been consumed, and we have been pleased to have Kandarin, TEP Delegate Todd McCloud, Bolshikstan and ASBS visit us and explain some of the events of the last several months.

THE WEST PACIFIC
Canada has suspended diplomatic relations with The West Pacific after the coup by Eli and the creation of a distinctly undemocratic form of government. After conferring with Cabinet and the House of Commons, the Department of Foreign Affairs has recalled its ambassador to TWP - Almonaster - and closed both its embassies in the TWP and in Canada. We hope for future improvements and the restoration of democracy for the nations of TWP.

TEXAS and YGGDRASIL VISIT RMB
A large BBQ was held on the RMB for visitors from Texas and Yggdrasil. Goats were thrown in honor of the occasion and the fireworks display was awesome, by all accounts.

Regional Affairs
Discussion on changing the election scheduling was discussed and put to a Cabinet vote. Receiving a vote of 4-0 for the issue was then put up to a regional vote with an outcome of 8-1 for shifting the timing of the elections and requiring notice of elections on the RMB as well as on the forum.

Cabinet archived two more political parties: United Democratic Socialist Party, and Party of International Empathy.

Ministry of Doughnuts and Beer
The ever-popular Caption It! contest has plenty of hilarity ensuing.

Ministry of Defense
We received the sad news that the MoD Niongor, aka Kit, was injured in a car accident and would not be able to return to the game for some time. The Cabinet moved to elevate Deputy Carbanousa to the position of Minister after two weeks absence of Niongor. Our caring thoughts go out to Kit, and we hope he returns to our community soon!

House of Commons
disposablepuppetland has been working on a new skin for the forums, which can be seen here. Lots of creativity and new ideas are being bantied about.

Fin has also proposed that we consider revamping the Village area of the forum. Needs more beer. And maps.

New Faces
Canada welcomes the following new non-crappy nations to the region...

• Mefi - Citizen
  
• Hummet - Citizen
  
• Bolshikstan - Visitor
  
• Terrance and Philip - visitor
  
• Todd McCloud - visitor
  

Role Play
Much beloved member disposeablepuppetland (aka DPL) has been selected as Regional Cartographer, and has put together quite the beautiful custom map of the region Needless to say - DPL is marvelous!

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My best to Lex. :B)

I would pass that along, but because he's in every single bloody region in NS he's probably already seen it.

I heard in real life Lex is actually Rick Springfield

Ess you were too drunk to remember after I bought you that crate of fine Chilean wines :wub:

Oh, yeah! ^_^
:giggle:

Report Prepared by Minister of Foreign Affairs jDELIGHT, with the assistance of Deputy Kyleslavia and the hardest working delegate in NationStates - Shay of Parrrrtay!

[Anime Daisuki]

Thanks for the very interesting update! It's good to see Canada is as active as ever!

[Free Saorse]

Thanks for the update! As a member of Canada with my former nation, it's always to hear good news. Best of luck with the West Pacific.

[Mirahge]

April 2009
Forum:
365 Members
113,510 posts and counting!
Region
Population: 227 nations

Delegate:
The Pubs of Parkplace (61 cute shiny endorsements)
A.K.A. - ParrrrTay, Our Prime Minister for 435 funderful days!

WA Resolutions can be found in the Prime Minster's Forum

• "The Landmine Convention"
  Canada voted against this WA resolution: 4-1. It was passed: 2,766-1.405.
  
• "The Right to a Lawful Divorce"
  Canada voted against this WA resolution: 2-1. It was passed: 2,833-1,807
  
• "Convention Against Genocide"
  Canada voted against this WA resolution: 3-1. It was passed: 3,219-965
  

House of Commons
The Fat Whale Party has new challengers across the aisle as the People Who Throw Goats and Bagpipers Party gained three new members in March.

Foreign Affairs
Minister jDELIGHT is sorry to report that due to inactivity, the embassies for The Liberty Alliance, Taijitu and England have been closed. A representative from those regions is welcome to request reopening in this forum.

Talks with The East Pacific ended without food fight or wedgies, and our regions have re-established diplomatic ties. Embassies were reopened after the appearance of The Holy Shamwow of TEP! Ladies keep your smelling salts handy...

Canada now has an embassy in the renewed Global Inter-Regional Order. Delegate Parrrrtay is serving as ambassador to this new post.

Regional Affairs
We have a new look! Thanks to disposablepuppetland and the non-crappy citizens of the region, Canada's board is renewed. Visit us and check it out!

NSWiki Canada has been updated, thanks to the efforts of dpl, Old Ogastein, and Delegate Parrrrtay

MoFA The Land has created the Canadian Buddy System. The Canadian Buddy System aims to pair old hands in the region with new faces. The System was created with the thought that if people from the region helped someone new to the region the new person would be more likely to get involved.

New Faces
Canada welcomes the following new non-crappy nations to the region...

• Beckett1 - Citizen
  
• Kobold
  
• John Brixia
  
• Superpositionia
  And back from the land of CTE... it's Saskatchewan Warriers!
  

Doughnuts and Beer
Canada X features ice hockey this week.

Role Play
News from the Village (and it seems he is everywhere in this week's report) Fin has taken over Farney's Sub Shop. Stop by for sammiches with attitude and the occasional black market item for sale.

Water Cooler, etc.
The results are in for the How Will You Celebrate Chuck Norris' Birthday? poll. Top results are:
1. 30% I beat Chuck Norris in a Google fight - so what's he gonna do for MY birthday?
2. 20% Tempting Death itself and doing nothing
3. Tied with 15% Jumping out of an airplane and yelling, "Catch me Chuck!" and Worshipping him by roundhousing a random passerby
It must also be noted that only two people would have Chuck Norris' love child.


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Fin hitting on JD during Reception & Opening Talks with TEP:

JD *eyes fin*

JD is eying me, yeah i know i look good

*Wink and double clicks with his hands acting like guns towards JD*

How you doing?

How to sign a regional get well card:

Cor blimey! Would you Adam and Eve it. Ain't that 'ard fella.

Stick ya handle down on paper.
Take a dolly mixture.
Make a beans on the forum with it.
Some Jeff 'as a butchers and sticks 'em all together.
Add a get well message then mail it to 'im.

Reminds me of two things... the time Cassandra took over Rose's body, and one of my favorite options for an NS issue. :lol:

Report Prepared by Minister of Foreign Affairs jDELIGHT, with the assistance of the Non-Crappiest Cabinet in NationStates!

No prostitutes were harmed in the making of this report.

[Mirahge]

_{*************** April 2009}[/color] *************** [/sub]

Forum:
374 Members
120,179 posts and counting!
Region
Population: 219 nations

Delegate:
The Pubs of Parkplace (63 dazzling endorsements)
A.K.A. - ParrrrTay, Our Prime Minister.

WA Resolutions

• Repeal "Nuclear Arms Possession Act" - Canada voted for this WA Resolution: 5 - 4. This resolution did not pass: 2,112 - 2,572
  
• "Access to Life-Saving Drugs" - Canada was for this WA Resolution: 5 - 3. Parkplace fell asleep and missed casting a vote. It passed: 3,269 - 1,183
  
• "WA Environmental Council" - Canada voted for this WA Resolution: 8 - 2. It passed: 2,832 - 1,390
  
• "WA Labor Relations Act" - Canada voted for this WA Resolution: 5 - 1. It passed 2,682 - 1,661
  
• "Reduction of Abortion Act" - Canada voted for this WA Resolution: 5 - 4. It passed 3,166 - 1,516
  
• Repeal "World Assembly Economic Union" - Canada voted for this WA Resolution: 4 - 2. It passed 2,963 - 1,204
  

Foreign Affairs
Kingdom of Middle Earth, Conservative Coalition, Empires of Earth embassies opened & Canada-Based Regions Assembly created. <expand on these>

The Commonwealth embassy suspended until further notice due to what appears to be a civil war.

Falconias ran a survey of influence in Nationstates. Canada was ranked a decidedly non-crappy 6th in the list of regions. Our esteemed delegate, ParrrrTay was ranked 17th most influential person.

Regional Affairs
We held some elections. They were jolly good fun and the follow ministers were elected:

• Prime Ministeress - WA Delegate: ParrrrTay/Parkplace
  
• Minister of Regional Affairs: Old Ogastein
  
• Minister of Defence: Youngtung
  
• Minister of Justice: Omnivorous
  
• Minister of Foreign Affairs: disposablepuppetland
  
• Minister of Doughnuts and Beer: Mirahge
  

Ministry of Doughnuts and Beer
An Easter Bunny arrived in Canada, asking for help finding some eggs he'd lost. After some frantic searching no one quite managed to find all the eggs, but Laughteransunshine and Ess found 11 out of 12 each, and were jointly awarded the Egg Hunt Champion prize.

Ministry of Defense
No-one would have believed, in the early years of the 21st century, that human affairs were being watched from the timeless worlds of space. No-one could have dreamed that we were being scrutinized, as someone with a microscope studies creatures that swarm and multiply in a drop of water. Few men even considered the possibility of life in other regions. And yet, across the gulf of space, minds immeasurably superior to ours regarded this earth with envious eyes; and slowly, and surely, they drew their plans against us.

House of Commons
The house of commons took a break from serious matters of state and instead wrote Haiku poems for most of the month.

Behold, a salesman
Moving quickly to my door
Papers in his hand

When closer, I see
He is no seller of goods
He is a Mormon

I stalk like the wolf
The door bell calls his presence
My gun is loaded

Your grasp of English
Leaves much to be desired
i pwns yeah innit

New Faces
Canada welcomes the following new non-crappy nations to the region...

• Jim Gannon - Citizen
  
• The Canadian Mob - Citizen

And back from the land of CTE... Mr.Popo AND Mr.B, Checkers McDog, and back in fine form... PoDGunner, Santa8 and Youngtung! And Falconias returned as well... squeeee!

Role Play
MrPopo has continued making dicoveries, and has now discovered the soul, food, and quantum mechanics.

On the Front entered a new cycle, now set in Afghanistan.

Our cartographer Disposablepuppetland released a new version of the map of Canada, showing the full day and night cycle.

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I'm thinking...
Yesterday I was disgruntled and overwhelmed but today I am feeling the opposite: gruntled and whelmed.

* Smokes a bagpiper in a dark corner *

Um, to "smoke" someone where I come from doesn't mean to kill them...it means a certain act :rolleyes: :lol:

Yeah... well... I needed the money.

[Mirahge]

_{*************** June 2009}[/color] *************** [/sub]

Forum:
383 Members
126,153 posts and counting!
Region
Population: 192 nations

Delegate:
The Pubs of Parkplace (51 spiffing endorsements)
A.K.A. - ParrrrTay, Our Prime Minister.

WA Resolutions

• "Right of Emigration" - Canada voted against this WA Resolution: 5-0.
  
• " Law of the Sea" - Canada was for this WA Resolution: 3-1.
  
• " Access to Science in Schools" - Canada voted against this WA Resolution: 7-0.
  
• "Stem Cells For Greater Health" - Canada voted against this WA Resolution: 5-2
  
• "International Salvage Laws" - Canada voted against this WA Resolution: 8-2
  
• Repeal "Access to Science in Schools" - Canada was for this WA Resolution: 6-2 but Parkplace/ParrrrTay missed the boat.
  

Foreign Affairs
Following the restoration of democracy in The West Pacific, the Canadian cabinet voted to resume relations, and reopened the TWP embassy.

Exchanged embassies with Fidelia.

Regional Affairs
Minister of Regional Affairs, Old Ogastein, resigned from the government of Canada.
Kyleslavia was appointed MoRA and immediately appointed Nio as his deputy.
The following deputies were also appointed:

• Minister of Defence: Fin
  
• Minister of Justice: Pez
  
• Minister of Foreign Affairs: The Land
  
• Minister of Doughnuts and Beer: Rylvan
  

Ministry of Doughnuts and Beer
Mirahge continued his Tour of the World

Ministry of Defense
The Ministry of Defence went under the knife, getting some cosmetic surgery and a slightly more stream-lined look. Overall, the mission remains the same, and the drive to protect Canada and her allies will remain priority one. And just remember: a good defence is a good defence -- offence is just silly.

House of Commons
The People Who Throw Goats & Bagpipers, and the Fat Whale Party both celebrated their election results with motivational posters:




Other than that it was mostly quiet in the House of Commons, apart from the background hum of vicious insults and hilarious banter.

New Faces
Canada welcomes the following new non-crappy nations to the region...

• Owenthia
  

And back from the land of CTE... Oilers Fans

Role Play
Role-play... continued... ever onwards... striding purposely forward... to boldly go where...Eww! Sorry, forget that. Basically there was role-play. It was great.

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...spotted a hottie in short shorts

I just walked past Ryl

Dear Diary,

Wrote a poem today:

I see the sky, but does the sky see me?
My friend's in love, but he does not love me.
He is my river. I am his sea.
I hate my parents!

Dear Diary,

Finished the Feng Shui class today. I feel my chakras are really becoming unblocked and my psychic friend Melvin says my stars are perfectly aligned. He offered to channel my dead grandfather for me and I can't wait. I am going to the Scientology seminar tomorrow if I don't get probed by aliens

Encountered a believer in evolution today. Those Darwinist people will believe anything!

[Margento]

Great report, as always Thanks.

[Mirahge]

_{*************** July 2009}

[/color] *************** [/sub]

Forum:
392 Members
130,907 posts and counting!
Region
Population: 191 nations

Delegate:
The Pubs of Parkplace (48 dazzling endorsements)
A.K.A. - ParrrrTay, Our Prime Minister.

WA Resolutions

• "Condemn gatesville"- Canada voted against this WA Resolution: 11-0.
  
  
  
• "Condemn Macedon"-Canada's vote was split on this resolution at 4-4 therefore ParrrrTay did not vote on it in the WA.
  
  
  
• "Commend Kandarin"- Canada voted against this WA Resolution: 6-0.
  
  
  
• "Humanitarian Aid Coordination"- Canada voted against this WA Resolution: 4-0.
  
  
  
• "Commend Equilism"- Canada voted against this WA Resolution: 10-0.
  
  
  
• "Food Welfare Act"- Canada voted against this WA Resolution: 2-1.
  
  
  
• "Commend Jey"- Canada voted against this WA Resolution: 7-1.
  
  
  
• "Epidemic Response Act"- Canada voted against this WA Resolution: 6-2.
  
  
  
• "Condemn NAZI EUROPE"- Canada voted against this WA Resolution: 6-4.
  
  
  

House of Commons
The House of Commons decided to renew some old debates this month bringing back under discussion an Anthem for NS Canada as well as discussions about whether or not to add another cabinet member and a Minister of All Things Shiny.


New Faces
Canada welcomes the following new non-crappy nations to the region...

• Estilin
  
  
  
• Violet
  
  
  
• RugbyProp87
  
  
  
• Scienta
  
  
  
• kikkaz
  
  
  

Role Play
A new dynamic to Role Play has been added to our repertoire recently with a new section dedicated to national Role Play. This differs from our regular RP as it is especially designed for RPing our nations from NS.

Everyone should also check out our awesome new Canada Map created by disposablepuppetland
Caption It!
This game is always fun to give a try at. Here are just some of the pictures we've captioned.



Come on over and join some of the action here. While you're waiting try captioning the above pictures and see what you and your friends can come up with.

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I'd quite like to see a film version of Tetris though.

In Corrupt a Wish

I wish I could go on a NASA mission.

Granted. You get recruited by the National Association of Sewage Accountants and have to inspect and inventory the contents of hundred of thousands of liters of sewage.

[/QUOTE]

[Mirahge]

_{*************** August 2009}[/color] *************** [/sub]


Forum:
444 Members
136,667 posts and still trucking!
Region
Population: 190 nations

Delegate:
The Pubs of Parkplace (55 dazzling endorsements)
A.K.A. - The lovely Ms. ParrrrTay, Our Prime Minister.

Now we take a look AS CANADA TURNS

WA Resolutions

07/28, Repeal "Right of Emigration" Canada voted for (3-0)
08/2, Commend 10000 Islands-Canada voted nay (2-7)
08/5, Repeal "Condemn NAZI EUROPE"-Canada voted for (7-4)
08/10, Numismatics Appreciation Act-Canada voted nay (3-8)
08/13, Refugee Protection-Canada voted nay (0-6)
08/18, Right to Privacy-Canada voted nay (0-8)
08/22, Liberate Feudal Japan voted for (6-2)
08/26, The Right to Education voted nay (1-10)

House of Commons (HoC)

In the HoC this month of August there was only one issue going on but it was a big issue. The issue being whether or not to change the most sacred of all unofficial Canadian documents, the Hudson Bay Doctrine. This doctrine has really been the driving force for Canada’s foreign policy but some feel it is old and must be changed, while others argue the opposite, of keeping it the same. The debates continue on even now so stay tune loyal readers.

Election Results

Prime Minister: ParrrrTay 18-0
Minister of Regional Affairs: Carbanousa 15-0
Minister of Defence: Youngtung 18-0
Minister of Justice: Pez201 15-2
Minister of Foreign Affairs: Fin 15-2
Minister of Donuts and Beer: Mirahge 17-0

Deputies:
DPM: Ess 11-0
DMD: Drummond and Elmsley 8-1
DMDB: Cowland5 10-0
DMFA: The Land 9-0
DMJ: Niongor
DMRA: Almonaster 3-0

New Hats
Drum roll please…..I bring you the new Canadians

Old Montreal
Nordrige
tieranosaur
Ness Snorlaxia
Leo
AAngeni
Williamton
Deinam
ljohnstone

Role Play

Summaries of our current RP games

Water Cooling

Link to Water Cooler
One of our newest spam games that we have implemented: You know you've spent to much time on the forum when...
NS Canada Olympic discussion thread.

Quote…Unquote

Disposablepuppetland and Youngtung in ParrrrTay's Campaign thread

Maybe you should stop running. Did you see what happened to the French president?

Bah, the French. We're Canadian -- we're the new and improved French. :fonz:

Parrrrtay in New Buttons thread:

So if I eject you instead of adding you to my dossier, sorry!

Epilogue
So hello fellow Nationstater..ers..ins? Anyways, as the new Minister of Foreign Affairs I just want to say hey from all of Canada and me. Also for you guys for being just the most bonnerific, raddest, friends Canada can have. So good night and good luck.

This report has been brought to you by the letter G, MoFA Fin, the always wonderful Deputy The Land, the citizens of Canada and viewers like you.

---

[Mirahge]

_{*************** Sept/Oct 2009}[/color] *************** [/sub]


Forum:
448 Members
140,574 posts and still trucking!
Region
Population: 184 nations

Delegate:
The Pubs of Parkplace (55 dazzling endorsements)
A.K.A. - The lovely Ms. ParrrrTay, Our Prime Minister.

Now we take a look AS CANADA TURNS

WA Resolutions

Nuclear Disaster Response Act (Against 5-3)
Trade Enhancement Act (Against 10-0)
WA Copyright Charter (Against 8-1)
For the Detained and Convicted (Against 9-1)
Protection of Outer Space Act (Against 5-2)
Fairness in Currency Exchange (Against 8-1)
Food and Drug Standards (Against 6-0)
Biological Weapons Conference (Against 5-1)
Repeal "Condemn NAZI EUROPE" (For 3-2)
Endangered Species Protection (Against 4-1)
Repeal "Liberate Feudal Japan" (For 2-1)
Habeas Corpus (Against 6-1)

Minister of Justice
Pez201 went MIA in cabinet and his DMoJ, Niongor, was elevated into the MoJ position. Disposablepuppetland was then chosen as the new DMoJ for the remainder of this cabinet term.

New Hats
Here is the newsiest members to our fine establishment known as Canada.

• cainy66
  
• GDenial
  
• Klipsis
  
• Danny Williams
  
• Also Freezing Cold Water returns.
  

Minister of Foreign Affairs
Canada established diplomatic relations with League Of Pacifics.

Role Play
Elections in Niongor

There was a storm in DPL
The storm is visible on the map too.

The history of Nova Scienta was published

Also from our beloved pub Fin and Nio had a battle for rock and roll dominance, with singing, a little dancing, and a little guitar plunking. But then called it a draw and sang a duet. The song “The Phantom of The Opera” Here is how it went…
Live From The Pubs of Parkplace!

Minister of Doughnuts and Beer
Where in the world restarted

Real Life Entertainment
Fin posted a badass short story comic

Quote…Unquote

When you're passionately making love to an older lady and accidently call her Canada... :ph43r:

I just...
...decided to fight with my cat because he's attempting to lie on the keyboard. His claws are like the stare of a 40 year old Green Party supporting woman whose boob you've accidently groped whilst attempting to squeeze past her to reach the non-dolphin friendly tuna.

Thanks Al Gore. :rofl:

This report has been brought to you by the letter X, MoFA Fin, PM Parrrtay, the citizens of Canada and viewers like you.

[Anime Daisuki]

I just noticed this, in your July Report.
"Epidemic Response Act"- Canada voted against this WA Resolution: 6-2.

And in your Sept/Oct Report:
08/2, Commend 10000 Islands-Canada voted nay (2-7)


If there was a resolution commending Canada we most probably would have voted for it.

[Mirahge]

*********** December 2009[/color] ***********


Forum
488 registered members
151,571 posts and still... posting
Region
Population: 233 nations

Delegate
The Pubs of Parkplace (62 awesome endorsements)
A.K.A. ParrrrTay, our Prime Ministress

WA Resolutions
“Cultural Heritage Protection": Canada voted AGAINST this resolution 6-3
"Commend Goobergunchia": Canada voted FOR this resolution 4-3
"Liberate Democratia": Canada voted FOR this resolution 5-3
"First Tort Reform Act": Canada voted AGAINST this resolution 10-0
"Condemn Aegara": Canada voted AGAINST this resolution 8-1
"Commend Anti World Assembly": Canada voted AGAINST this resolution 11-0
"Condemn the Axis of Evil": Canada voted AGAINST this resolution 8-0
"International Postal Union": Canada voted AGAINST this resolution 6-3

Ministry of Regional Affairs
The recruitment contest started by Minister of Foreign Affairs disposablepuppetland has been a phenomenal success, with a large increase in recruiting by ParrrrTay, Cowland5, Niongor, and disposablepuppetland. Canada's regional population has shot up and currently sits at 233 nations, 20th in the world.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Canada has agreed to attend an inter-regional conference on recruitment, advertising, and culture to be held at a yet-to-be-announced date in the The Walbard Union.

Canada and the United Kingdom have also agreed to hold talks to discuss inter-regional relations.

Ministry of Doughnuts and Beer
Where in the World continues! Where was this picture taken?

A clue: Omnivorous claims "it's the most pictured landmark at this place." However, since this picture was posted almost a month ago, no one has been able to correctly guess.

Incorrect guesses so far include Mammoth Lakes, Minaret Lake, and Walla Walla, Washington.

New Members
Welcome to Canada's newest non-crappy citizens!

Komi Saki
Jordap77
Rahdiata
Persephotamia
Uballo
Kewl Mitch

Role Play
CANADIAN DOMINATION:
After the unified region of Canada broke apart into dozens of separate nations, a power struggle ensued between them to establish a new status quo. Wars broke out, treaties were made, and alliances were formed. During a time of temporary ceasefire, the leaders of the most powerful nations of the former Canada met in hope of forging a peace accord. The summit was bombed, throwing the region back into chaos. Most of the leaders survived and accusations were immediately exchanged. War quickly broke out again with the invasion of the nation most highly suspected to be the perpetrators of the summit bombing.

Standing Around the Water Cooler
This month in Canada's spam section, Niongor started a brand-new The Person Below Me thread. To quote Niongor, it was "lovingly stolen from 10,000 Islands, who stole it from Liberty Alliance, who stole it from FEA, who probably stole it from Steve Allen."

Quote... Unquote
In the "I Just..." thread:

I just had a bowl movement.

I hate it when my bowls start running round the kitchen after each other, they never learn to sit still. :shifty:

In the "Quest to 1000 pages" thread:

There is nothing redundant about muffins!

In the "What are you thinking?" thread:

I'm thinking about whether anyone has put any decorations up and wishes to share photos?

Does "Ditto" count?

[Mirahge]

************ January 2010[/color] ************


Forum
492 registered members
153,175 posts and more
Region
Population: 226 nations

Delegate
The Pubs of Parkplace (67 top-notch endorsements)
A.K.A. ParrrrTay, our Prime Ministress

WA Resolutions
“Condemn the Axis of Evil": Canada voted AGAINST this resolution 8-0
"International Postal Union": Canada voted AGAINST this resolution 6-3
"Commend Todd McCloud": Canada voted AGAINST this resolution 5-1
"Liberate Land of the Liberals": The vote was tied 3-3, so Canada did not vote on this resolution
"Medical Blockade Restriction": Canada voted FOR this resolution 4-2
"Liberate Free Thought": Canada voted AGAINST this resolution 8-1
"Repeal 'Stem Cells For Greater Health' ": Canada voted AGAINST this resolution 4-3

Ministry of Regional Affairs
The recruitment contest is still ongoing, and Cowland5 has taken the title of Recruiter of the Month for December, with 664 telegrams sent.

Congratulations also goes to Canada's Recruiter of the Year, ParrrrTay, for spending countless hours recruiting nations for Canada!



Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Prime Minister ParrrrTay and Minister of Foreign Affairs Cowland5 are visiting the United Kingdom to attend talks between TUK and Canada about the relations between our two regions.

The New Inquisition has requested an embassy exchange with Canada, and the Canadian Cabinet is currently discussing the issue.

Ministry of Doughnuts and Beer
This month in the Ministry of Doughnuts and Beer, the city of Calgary is being featured.

The World Tour is also continuing, visiting Stockholm Palace in Stockholm, Sweden.


New Members

Canada would like to welcome new citizen Blinstead, in addition to SVGIBBONS TUK and Prince Sephion XVI from The United Kingdom.

Role Play
Canadian Domination continues! After the conclusion of a peace conference which accomplished nothing and the destruction of its most powerful weapon, the theocratic nation of MrPopo has accused many other nations of being "terrorist and totalitarian warlord regimes." Relations between MrPopo and most other Canadian nations have worsened as accusations are traded back and forth. Other nations, including Cowland5, Mirahge, Turtdadon, and Komi Saki, have all accused MrPopo of spreading lies and untruths throughout Canada by unfairly blaming them for its own troubles and those of the region as a whole. In addition, a coup attempt has brought down the government of Turtdadon, and the nations of Komi Saki and Wild Mustanges have signed a non-aggression treaty.

Quote... Unquote

Dear Diary,

Is this forum becoming more evil?
Maybe I should inject something positive into all this.

Candy is good.

*cuts off MrPopo's fingers to take the candy, then runs off laughing like a maniac*

From the "Corrupt a Wish" thread:

I wish I knew...

Granted, but the knowledge drives you utterly insane and you can't TELL anyone.

[Ananke II]

Thanks for the update and congrats to ParrrrTay for winning the Recruiter of the Year award.

[Cowland5]

Forum
505 registered members
156,180 posts and more
Region
Population: 208 nations

Delegate
The Pubs of Parkplace (58 sparkly endorsements)
A.K.A. ParrrrTay, our Prime Ministress

Winter 2010 Hustings
Congratulations are in order to the newly-elected Canadian Cabinet:

• Prime Minister - ParrrrTay
  
• Minister of Regional Affairs - disposablepuppetland
  
• Minister of Defence - drummond and elmsley
  
• Minister of Justice - Niongor
  
• Minister of Foreign Affairs - Cowland5
  
• Minister of Doughnuts and Beer - Mirahge
  

And their deputies:

• Deputy Prime Minister - Omnivorous
  
• Deputy Minister of Regional Affairs - Indian Gangs
  
• Deputy Minister of Defence - to be determined
  
• Deputy Minister of Justice - to be determined
  
• Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs - to be determined
  
• Deputy Minister of Doughnuts and Beer - the land
  

WA Resolutions
“Liberate Land of the Liberals": Canada voted AGAINST this resolution 8-1
"International Radio Act": Canada voted AGAINST this resolution 7-3
"Repeal 'Liberate the Security Council' ": Canada voted FOR this resolution 5-1
"Standardized Passport Act": Canada voted FOR this resolution 4-2
"Commend A mean old man": Canada voted AGAINST this resolution 9-1
"Repeal 'The Right to Education' ": Canada voted FOR this resolution 6-2

Ministry of Regional Affairs
Congratulations are in order to the land, who is January's Recruiter of the Month!


Ministry of Foreign Affairs
After debate in Cabinet, Canada decided to not extend diplomatic relations to The New Inquisition.

The regions of New Earth and Nova Istalia have requested embassy exchanges. Both regions are current under discussion in Cabinet.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Cowland5 closed the embassies of Fidelia and the Kingdom of Middle Earth due to inactivity. After pointing out to New Liberalia and Texas that their embassies were also in danger of being closed, Canada received visits from representatives of both regions.

Ministry of Doughnuts and Beer
This week's World Tour traveled to the Eden Project, a tourist attraction in the United Kingdom. The Eden Project is a series of multiple greenhouses, including the largest greenhouse in the world, each exemplifying a separate biome:


The House of Commons
Minister of Justice Niongor has started a debate about whether or not Canada needs a citizen's Bill of Rights. Niongor stated:

Essentially, other regions have their constitutions with a “bill/charter of rights” being part of that constitution or a seperate but equal document. Canada is lacking in one of these. Now, although we are more than likely never going to need to call on such a thing, the fact remains that our constitution doesn’t define what rights we have as citizens in relation to the powers of our government.

Therefore, I’d like to know: what rights should we as citizens have (in your own view). There will be some obvious ones, like right to fair trial (although in a modified form for the forums and such), and right to freedom of speech. But what else would you like to see in a bill/charter of rights?

Several good points were made, including this one by Almonaster:

All rights not explicitly devolved to the government of course.

Any list would serve to erode that fundamental principle.

A good principle but hard to codify.

My point was that it should not be codified.

As soon as laws are written down, people tend to comply with the letter rather then the spirit. Lawyers and other such parasites accelerate this trend.

In short - I appreciate the good intentions but I am firmly opposed to the proposal.

However, the majority of discussion quickly devolved into the typical Canadian thread.

I demand the right to flirt with any and all women (of legal age of course) in Canada. Consider it part of my right to the pursuit of happiness.

The right to commercial-free TV.

The right to throw goats and blow up whales

Standing Around the Water Cooler
disposablepuppetland opened up this year's Internet browser poll. Firefox was the runaway winner, with fifteen Canadians voting for it. Internet Explorer was next with five votes, followed closely by Chrome with four. Phone browsers recieved three votes, Opera two votes, and "other" had one vote. One person voted for "I haven't got a browser, you insensitive clod!!"

New Members
Canada would like to recognize new citizens Labrador, Odysseus, and Sage Naumann. Welcome to Canada!

[Shelter from the Storm]

Thanks for the update!