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On navigating treacherous waters

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Canadian politics has always been enlivened by low humor, such as the jokes made about former Tory party leader Kim Campbell's ample backside, but such jokes run afoul of modern notions of political correctness. Some right-wing writers took offense at a joke uttered by Mary Walsh at a PEN event.

Political aspects, Wit and humor, Humor, Humour

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Government by muzzle on the Hill

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Parliament bowed to political correctness by grandly barring Holocaust-disbeliever Ernst Zundel from staging a press conference on parliament grounds. This folly gave Zundel a publicity bonanza, set a bad free-speech precedent, and distracted the public from its shady pay raise grab.

Compensation and benefits, Ethical aspects, Legislators, Legislative bodies, Canada. Parliament

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A day in the life of the asylum in the Hill

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About 50 minutes of a House of Commons session is recounted. The activities are described of polticians including Fishery Minister Fred Mifflin, Reformer Randy White, and Justice Minister Allan Rock. The session ends as it usually does with a standing ovation.

Canada. Parliament. House of Commons

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