Fuck Yeah, Canada Eh!

You could walk the entirety of this 2,500 kilometer-long line that stretches halfway cross Canada without seeing virtually any signs of humanity such as roads, towns or settlements.

The bill passed in the house of commons today. If it passes in the senate it will become law.

Also a bonus questions: Do you have to speak French as well as English, to be in Parliament or is that just something he does, sorry this was my first time watching Canadian Parliamentary proceedings. 

Leaders of a political party are usually bilingual, same with those in positions of power like cabinet ministers. Which makes sense because you realistically can’t be elected PM without winning the support of francophone voters, or without conversing with francophone MP’s. But there is no rule saying that anyone has to be bilingual.

Election results of the Newfoundland Referendum of 1948, concerning a return to Dominion status or Confederation with Canada.

I’m in tears. So freaking proud to be a Canadian right now.

Canada as Westeros [h/t /u/enceladoos]