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“I am a Canadian, free to speak without fear, free to worship in my own way, free to stand for what I think right, free to oppose what I believe wrong, or free to choose those who shall govern my country. This heritage of freedom I pledge to uphold for myself and all mankind.” ~~ John G. Diefenbaker

DAY NUMBER 7 ... the week of June 3rd to 8th



Sunday is here ... and it’s the day we look back at the most read blog stories of the week ... including a surprise return in the #9 position from back on March 13th.  If you’ve missed any of the following, now’s your chance to get caught up ...

First though, because it was only just a few reads back from making it into the Top 10, I’m going to include John Rustad at #11 with this post; “Zero Emission Vehicles? BC collects significant gasoline taxes which pays for transit as well as road maintenance and upgrades. If nobody is buying gasoline, how will this bill be paid”


#10 ... IAN C. MacLeod -- If lying and undeliverable promises are what the voters will reward, the politicians will deliver!


#9 ... “CANADA’S ENERGY CITIZENS:  We wanted to show you a headline from this morning”


#8 ... STEWART MUIR -- Waterfront spill response demonstration shows current state of preparation

  
#7 ... DAN ALBAS -- The same safety conditions the Prime Minister trusts in one geographic region, can be equally provided in another ... so why a proposed ban in one region and not the other?


#6 ... The Yes to TMX campaign is an Alberta Government initiative. The TMX pipeline is supported by Canadians—including industry and First Nations—across the country


#5 ... ADAM OLSEN -- The federal and provincial governments soak up the attention of multi-million-dollar announcements. If they’re unwilling however to make the tough decisions on aquaculture license holders, then it’s a waste of money


#4 ... It seems that governments across Canada continue to talk about freer trade, but talk is all it ever seems to end up being ... will this be the beginning of it coming about?


#3 ... Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement on recent developments in the Senate on Bill C-48, the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act and Bill C-69, the Impact Assessment Act


#2 ... FORSETH:  We also lost the richness of what their lives, should they have been different, would have contributed to society


And finally, we come to the top story of the week ... #1 ... written by Ernie Beadle

“In defence of your position, I totally agree we need gun control, however that control already exists, and it is very stringent on who can own a gun and who can’t”

Thanks for joining us this week.  Just a reminder again that if there is anyone you feel might be interested in checking out these commentaries, please pass this email on too them.  Got a story idea?  Please take a moment to pass it along. 

Bye for now ... as I need to get ready to join my grandson for a trip to the Kangaroo farm ... have a great week.
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