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Non.

I understand that you are a proud Québécois, but the people here have nothing but contempt for you because of decades of transfer payments and NONE OF YOU understanding what Quebec sovereignty means. None of you know who Russell Rogers Smith is, and you're too proud and arrogant to teach. Just go away and be Retardier somewhere else.

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Apr 10, 2014 8:44 PM

Michael WebbWeLove JessicaDawn AndOthers

Does this mean Jim's eldest son is the proud new owner of an awesome calculator watch?

Jim Flaherty, former finance minister, dead at 64

news.ca.msn.com

Jim Flaherty, Canada's former finance minister, is dead at age 64. The Conservative MP stepped down from cabinet less than a month ago, citing a plan to return

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Michael WebbWeLove JessicaDawn AndOthers

Oh! I thought ownership and competent-operation of an awesome calculator watch was a pre-requisite for the appointment and qualification of Canada's Finance Minister.

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Pete Daoust

But......

Flaherty's last tweet as finance minister, announcing his departure, was his last-ever tweet:

"It has been an honour to serve Canada. Thank you for the opportunity."

So there is that :P

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Chip Douglas

There is a lawyer on facebook named Ari Goldkind(?) running for Mayor- i commented to him: "A B.A.R. Association member running for Mayor of a Roman Municipality in a province thats a common law jurisdiction...what could go wrong?" He shut my commenting-capability off.

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Chip Douglas

On the subject of Jim Flaherty, it was reported in the paper his replacement Joe Oliver took his oath to be Finance Minister behind closed-doors......why do i get the feeling Scott this oath he supposedly took, never ACTUALLY took place at all?

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David Vilaca

Prior to his election to Parliament, Mr. Oliver had a career in the investment banking industry. Merrill Lynch, Executive Director of the Ontario Securities Commission. Chair of the Advisory Committee of the International Council of Securities Associations.

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David Vilaca

Mr Oliver “I swear (or solemnly affirm) that I will faithfully discharge my duties as a public servant and will observe and comply with the laws of Canada and Ontario and, except as I may be legally authorized or required, I will not disclose or give to any person any information or document that comes to my knowledge or possession by reason of my being a public servant. So help me God. (Omit this phrase in an affirmation.)”

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