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Title:True North Strong & Free
Notice:Introduction in Note 535, For Sale/Wanted in 524
Moderator:POLAR::RICHARDSON
Created:Fri Jun 19 1987
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:1040
Total number of notes:13668

323.0. "The Hudson Bay Accord" by POLAR::RICHARDSON (He who laughs best) Tue Jun 26 1990 17:08

    	I just heard that plans are in the works to hold another First
    Ministers Conference only THIS time the negotiations will be held on a
    barge in the middle of Hudson Bay.
    	My question is, what is this preoccupation with bodies of water
    that the First Ministers have? Why do they feel they have to hammer out
    a constitutional deal via some sort of bizarre farcical aquatic
    ceremony? Is water really the tie that binds in this country?

    Please share your comments,

    Glenn
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323.1KAOFS::S_BROOKIt's time for a summertime dreamTue Jun 26 1990 17:246
    Didn't cha know the purpose of this accord is to approve the
    Grand Canal as a coast to coast national waterway inthe hope that
    it will bind the country togethr like the railway did at confederation.
    
    The relationship with Hudson Bay is because the Canal will get its
    water feed from Hudson Bay, and will drain into the Mississippi.
323.2Big Muddy?OTOU01::BUCKLANDand things were going so well...Wed Jun 27 1990 09:415
    Now is that the Mississippi near Ottawa or the Mississippi near
    somewhere else?
    
    If it's the somewhere else, do we have to re-acidify the water before
    it crosses the border?
323.3OTOO01::PONDWed Jun 27 1990 09:425
    Speaking of draining into the Mississippi, does anyone know
    how all the sewage entered the river at Carleton Place?  Did
    the town women go swimming again?
    
    J*P
323.4Faeces...food for thought?KAOM25::RUSHTONUnscathed by inspired lunacyWed Jun 27 1990 11:3229
   Re: all

The so-called Hudson Bay Accord was initiated by the Prime Mover, Brain
Baloney whilst vacationing on Mississippi Lake near Carleton Place.  The
resultant out-pouring from his vile orifice caused the subsequent fouling
of pristine beaches and Evian water supplies.  The instant that he stopped
his babbling, the ecosystem began to revive and repair the damage, causing
many citizens in the bustling metropolises of Carleton Place, Glen Isle,
Appleton, Almonte, Blakeny and lesser burghs downstream along the mighty
Mississippi River to cavort into the night in unbounded revelry and finally
ending in a sustained, unified mass expulsion of flatus in the direction
of the hastily constructed effigy of the Right Horrible, Brain Macaroni.

In retribution for Newfoundland's refusal to ratify the Screech Accord, the
federal Conservative government has removed the Atlantic terminus of the
Grand Canal from Joe Batt's Arm and are to construct it on the site of
remains of the house that at one time existed at 15 Mary Street, Coleman
Island in Almonte.  Thus, the linkage with the Mississippi River has fulfilled
the prophesy, 'Without Screech, Meech is a fouled beach.  But when the great
dark bird of the night alights onto the watery droppings of the leaders of the
land, a great renting of the land will occur and water will fill this rent and
flow throughout the country, carrying away the droppings - rent free.  Verily,
verily I say unto you', he said in his redundant way.

I hope this clears the water,

Pat


323.5Is this what you mean?POLAR::RICHARDSONHe who laughs bestWed Jun 27 1990 11:537
    Pat,

    	Are you trying to say that you like Brian Mulrooney as a person but 
    disagree with his political views?
    	

    Glenn
323.6NopeKAOM25::RUSHTONUnscathed by inspired lunacyWed Jun 27 1990 14:200
323.7OTOO01::PONDWed Jun 27 1990 15:456
    Pat,
    Are you saying that Mulroney is a really neat guy, and that you
    would find it fun to hang out at the 7-11 with him?  Gosh oh gee
    though, as a PM, he's not really hunky dory though?
    
    Ex-egg.
323.8agreement NOT ...MAGOS::WILSON_DVAXft Manufacturing - EngineeringWed Jun 27 1990 19:2413
    it is generally know that "the hudson bay project" that will feed
    water to the mississippi is part of the free trade agreement, and
    not at all associated with "the hudson bay agreement" that is currently
    under discussion over a dinner of beluga on the barge, HRM Mila.
    
    news amongst the press is that quebec will agree to the proposed
    formula if and only if the barge navigates south to the united
    states.  it is believe that quebec can maintain greater cultural
    idenitfy if canada becomes another territory of the united states.

    only problem, bush is saying he does not want the grand canal, and
    so presently the "the hudson bay agreement" is on thin ice.
323.9The Hudson Bay "Accord" not agreement.POLAR::RICHARDSONHe who laughs bestThu Jun 28 1990 12:026
    	Dave, I think the heat down there is getting to you. Barging in
    with a totally incomprehensible statement like that makes me worry
    about a potential outbreak of whirly-twirlies once the transfer is
    complete!

    Glenn
323.10���KAOM25::RUSHTONUnscathed by inspired lunacyThu Jun 28 1990 13:340
323.11MQOFS::DESROSIERSLets procrastinate....tomorrowThu Jun 28 1990 14:068
    Il'l have you know that I want to keep Newfoundland part of the kingdom
    of Qu�bec (ou la r�publique du Qu�bec), first we get la Brador back and
    second we get all these tax dollars from sale of screech (THE best
    rum).  However, this has nothing to do with the present topic, so I
    will just have to mention "L'accord de la Baie" and be done with it.
    
    Jean
    
323.12a bit of humourFSCORE::PAVEZKAseton ni segassem cinataSTue Jul 03 1990 16:407
    Do you want to know the real reason why Newfoundland rejected the Meech 
    Lake Accord.
    
    They figure if Quebec separates, then it won't be so far for them to 
    drive to Toronto.
    
    Pete
323.13TRCO01::FINNEYKeep cool, but do not freezeTue Jul 03 1990 17:483
    I don't get it.
    
    Scooter
323.14perspectiveMQOFS::DESROSIERSLets procrastinate....tomorrowTue Jul 03 1990 21:404
    Think about it, for you it will be easier to get to St-John.
    
    Jean
    
323.15TOPDOC::AHERNDennis the MenaceTue Jul 10 1990 11:016
    RE: .14  
    
>    Think about it, for you it will be easier to get to St-John.
    
    Now I don't get it.  Are they moving New Brunswick closer to Toronto?