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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 SEVEN ... the week ending Saturday June 22nd


Once again, another week has ended ... a week that saw 22 stories posted from the writers who share their though and opinions here.

Sunday’s the day I check to see what ended up being the Top Ten most read -- I hope if you missed any of them, you’ll take a moment to read them as well.  Now ... let’s get underway with #10


#10 ... June 19th
MP Cathy McLeod -- Conservative Plan lowers global emissions with our core promise of leaving more money in Canadians’ pockets, and helping them get ahead


#9 ... June 17th
EMILY OLSEN -- What if we started having different conversations?  What if people could be viewed as normal AND have struggles with mental health stuff?


#8 ... June 17th
RESIDENT SUPPORT CONSISTANT ACROSS BC ON TRANS MOUNTAIN -- 59% of Metro Vancouver residents, 60% of Vancouver Island residents, and 63% of northern / interior residents


#7 ... June 22nd
Horgan states, “Everyone in the Peace region agrees that we need to recover our caribou herds and protect local jobs” ... at least a few are disagreeing with that statement however


#6 ... June 22nd
It looks to me like Justin Trudeau’s feds ponied up with more money – and then provincial government pretty much took the increased money away


#5 ... June 18th
I doubt many believe the fight over the Trans Mountain Pipeline has ended, but everyday Canadians are getting louder in insisting they be heard on this matter.  Heard over the chattering nattering of Chicken Little environmentalists


#4 ... June 21st
If Simpson says the days of bullying people into silence, by calling them names is over, then why is she bullying - threatening - reprimanding – and arguing against a select group of people being able to have the same human rights as all Canadians
#3 ... June 17th
BC NDP Premier John Horgan is wondering why forestry companies are closing and leaving the country. “Figure it out John, because you are hurting families


#2 ... June 19th
DAN ALBAS -- For the record, a resolution of the House is defined as a “declaration of opinion or purpose; it does not require that any action be taken, nor is it binding


#1 ... June 19th
Honestly though John ... and to anyone ready this, it doesn't matter who started it -- it's bullshit and it should stop


Two posts this week almost made it in to the Top Ten ... but not quite.  They were:

#11 ... from June 22nd
The version of Bill C-69, that finally passed through with 99 amendments at the end, still omitted key changes that would have made this a step forward for the Canadian economy

And, from June 18th here’s  #12 ...
Aaron Gunn – Quebec’s politicians can’t keep having it both ways -- blocking construction of pipelines from Western Canada, while at the same time collecting equalization from the rest of the country


That’s it for this week ... thanks for staying with me on this journey ... and remember your thoughts are welcome anytime in the Comments section below each and every story that appears in the blog.

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