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Quote: Originally Posted by MinorRoadsKill (original)

A couple of ArcticMINI Runs ago I was asked about the "elderly lady of German descent who lives in a castle across the sea" who appears on Canada's coins and bills.

This led to a lengthy explanation of how Canada (sort of) works, and an unconvincing case of just when Canada became sovereign. During our Parliamentary crisis in December, it turns out most Canadians hadn't a clue.

Rick Mercer, my favourite Newfy, has done a much shorter, more humourous job of explaining things. Yes, there are two 'u's in humourous - no wait, that's three. Hmm, needs more 'u's.

Canada Explained

P.S. Please excuse the single George Bush joke. Political humour demands a token GWB joke.

That was a very good explanation. I visited the governor generals house in Ottawa a few years ago, but she and the Queen weren't home. Who was running things then?