Dear Diane – Day 40
Dear Diane, The sun has finally come out here in Vancouver. After several straight weeks of rain it’s lovely to see the puddles begin to dry up. Usually the rain is not too heavy, but the other day I...
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Dear Diane, As I was walking down a busy street in Vancouver yesterday, Diane, I overheard a young couple pass a group of homeless people who were sitting on a bench. I heard them whisper something...
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Dear Diane, Fortunately, homelessness is an issue that most of us will never personally have to experience. Sure, we grumble about housing prices every so often, but never will we find ourselves...
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Dear Diane, On Friday, one of the world’s most anticipated sporting events began – the FIFA World Cup 2010. I don’t know what it’s like where you are, Diane, but in Vancouver it’s hard to go anywhere...
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Dear Diane, What do you think about leadership? You must be a pretty good leader, since you’ve been so successful in politics. I’m sure you know how important leadership is for achieving social...
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Dear Diane, Every year when Canada Day nears, I am reminded of just how wonderful our country truly is, Diane. We live in some of the most beautiful and diverse cities and towns in the world; we have...
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Dear Diane, As Federal Minister responsible for housing in Canada, I write to you to consider why a national housing strategy is badly needed in this country. Canada is one of the most respected...
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Dear Diane, Summer vacation is finally upon Canada’s Parliamentarians. How will you be spending the next twelve weeks? Perhaps you will be making your way to a favourite cottage somewhere in this...
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Dear Diane, I’m sure the Conservative Party is already abuzz with this news, but in case you haven’t heard, Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff recently made an announcement that his party will develop a...
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Dear Diane, Well Diane, for 48 straight days we’ve sent you a letter and a stack of messages from Canadians asking you to support Bill C-304 and for 48 days, we’ve heard nothing. You didn’t even send...
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