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"We can't allow things that are inaccurate to stand." — The Word of Our Dan, February 19, 2008.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Mr. Speaker, do your job (XX)

It's touching to see Minister Marshall's new-found appreciation for democracy, the rule of law, and probably fluffy kittens, too:
MS SULLIVAN: Mr. Speaker, I would like to quote something that Premier Williams said at the launch of the Youth Retention and Attraction Strategy back in November when he said [BLAH BLAH BLAH]

MR. MARSHALL: Mr. Thomas Cromwell, a Judge of the Supreme Court of Canada, honoured us with his presence, and Mr. Justice Marc Rosenberg of the Ontario Court of Appeals was also present. There were many members of the community invited. It was a very exciting day, not only for the judiciary and those who work in the courts, but indeed, for the people of Western Newfoundland, because that courthouse - and it is a beautiful building - will stand as a tribute and as a symbol of the rule of law. It will stand as a symbol of democracy, and it will also, for the people of Western Newfoundland, for the City of Corner Brook and surrounding communities, as being a symbol of civic pride. We are delighted to see that building announced. I paid tribute at the time to our Premier, the head of the Williams’ government, because it was through his efforts and because of his commitment to the people of Western Newfoundland, the people of Corner Brook, of his dedication to the rule of law and the administration of justice, and to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador, that put that facility there.

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At 1:14 AM, May 13, 2010 , Blogger Mark said...

"Mr. Thomas Cromwell, a Judge of the Supreme Court of Canada, honoured us with his presence..."

Wait a second, wasn't Justice Thomas Cromwell unqualified to sit on the SCC according to Our Dear Premier? Wasn't his appointment a slap in the face of Our Dear Province? Didn't Our Dear Government fight tooth and nail in a relentless (and unsuccessful) media campaign to make sure Justice Cromwell, a --pitooey-- Nova Scotian, would never be appointed?

Oh - maybe that was polling season.

 

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