Day 2

So here we are in a new era - a new Prime Minister, who shakes hands with his kids when dropping them off to school.  How lame is that?  I know he's reserved, but please.  Hug 'em before you leave the house, or hug 'em when you get there. 

 

CTV is reporting that his cabinet will only be 28 (only? PM's was 38).  No question it will be a challenging process.  A Prime Minster has the following considerations, not necessarily in this order: ability, experience, gender, ethnic origen, province, debt (as in the people who got you to this point).  We'll find out a little more about the new chief by who he does and doesn't pick. 

 

The new conservative government will allow border guards to carry guns, which makes sense, don't you think?  Especially when 40 left their post yesterday because armed fugitives were heading their way.  Yup, that border is secure.

 

Frank McKenna resigned as ambassador to the US today.  Gee, I wonder what his next gig will be?

 

Oh, and there was a congratulatory phone call today from our favorite President.  This picture is worth a thousand words, or at least a couple hundred campaign ads.