Post by parrrrtay on Mar 8, 2008 19:07:09 GMT -5
Report from Canada[/b][/color]
February 19, 2008
Prepared by: Almonaster
Forum (29,009 posts)
Population: 224 nations
Delegate: Parrrrtay (60 endorsements)
Reports have been a little patchy for a while, and this issue may well cover some news you have already heard from your local ambassador. We felt it was better to err on the side of full coverage, rather than risk leaving some of you in the dark.
Domestic News
Winter Elections
In a very poor turnout, the new cabinet were elected, mostly unopposed.
Our long-standing and highly-respected delegate Carbanousa had been declining in activity, and after a long silence, Almonaster declared himself as a candidate for delegate. Higsantium (briefly), Old Ogastein and Parrrrtay joined the contest, and Parrrtay emerged as the runaway winner. The contest period also saw the welcome return of a number of notable Canadian citizens who had previously left the region.
Following the delegacy change, a concerted effort was made to fill the cabinet posts, and the following were added to the roster after passing Votes of Confidence from the region:
Forum Activity
The forums are once again thriving, with a daily post rate holding steady in excess of the surge of interest which came from our new forums last year. We even had enough interest to feel the need for a Role-Play co-ordinator, and Mirahge has been appointed to the position.
Old Ogastein has initiated a series of changes to the forum layout, some of which have already been implemented, and others yet to come. These have met with general approval. First up was the addition of a Real Life Entertainment Section. Why not stop by & check it out?
Missing in Action
Our MoDB and resident guitar nut, Rock-Onia failed to report for cabinet duties, and we reluctantly moved to dismiss him. This was the first case brought under the ministerial impeachment legislation, and showed that the mechanism was workable. Fortunately Rock-Onia returned in time to save his job, having had computer and RL problems in the meantime.
Political issues
There have been several interesting debates in the House of Commons, concerning a variety of potential government reforms, notably the separation of executive and legislative branches of government. Recent arrival Fin has been particularly prominent in this area.
Foreign Affairs
New Embassies
Canada is delighted to announce that we have agreed to formal exchanges of Ambassadors with Europeia, and with The Exodus. We welcome the opportunity to deepen our ties with these regions and with our existing friends abroad.
New ambassadors
We have been pleased to receive visits from a number of regions, and were glad to welcome to our boards...
Embassy Closure
In view of recent events in The North Pacific where Westwind / Lewis and Clark is holding power outwith the terms of their constitution, we have regretfully decided to break diplomatic ties. We wish the people of The North Pacific well, and hope that they will find a way to reconcile their differences and return to stable constitutional rule.
On the Lighter Side
We have an extensive list of games in the Arcade - why not drop by and see if you can challenge our high scores?
Our General RP area is currently hosting a game of "Stranded". Will the forumites survive on a desert island with only their wits and a few useful items? Time will tell.
The Water Cooler remains the hub of our social arena.
Some notable quotes from around the forum:
February 19, 2008
Prepared by: Almonaster
Forum (29,009 posts)
Population: 224 nations
Delegate: Parrrrtay (60 endorsements)
Reports have been a little patchy for a while, and this issue may well cover some news you have already heard from your local ambassador. We felt it was better to err on the side of full coverage, rather than risk leaving some of you in the dark.
Domestic News
Winter Elections
In a very poor turnout, the new cabinet were elected, mostly unopposed.
- Justice: Boreal Tundra
- Regional Affairs: Old Ogastein
- Defence: Youngtung
- Foreign Affairs: - vacant
- Doughnuts & Beer: Rock-Onia
Our long-standing and highly-respected delegate Carbanousa had been declining in activity, and after a long silence, Almonaster declared himself as a candidate for delegate. Higsantium (briefly), Old Ogastein and Parrrrtay joined the contest, and Parrrtay emerged as the runaway winner. The contest period also saw the welcome return of a number of notable Canadian citizens who had previously left the region.
Following the delegacy change, a concerted effort was made to fill the cabinet posts, and the following were added to the roster after passing Votes of Confidence from the region:
- Minister of Foreign Affairs: Almonaster
- Deputy PM: Ess
- Deputy MoJ: Kyleslavia
- Deputy MoRA: Redundancies
- Deputy MoD: Higsantium
- Deputy MoFA: Blackshear
- Deputy MoDB: Farfel the Dog
Forum Activity
The forums are once again thriving, with a daily post rate holding steady in excess of the surge of interest which came from our new forums last year. We even had enough interest to feel the need for a Role-Play co-ordinator, and Mirahge has been appointed to the position.
Old Ogastein has initiated a series of changes to the forum layout, some of which have already been implemented, and others yet to come. These have met with general approval. First up was the addition of a Real Life Entertainment Section. Why not stop by & check it out?
Missing in Action
Our MoDB and resident guitar nut, Rock-Onia failed to report for cabinet duties, and we reluctantly moved to dismiss him. This was the first case brought under the ministerial impeachment legislation, and showed that the mechanism was workable. Fortunately Rock-Onia returned in time to save his job, having had computer and RL problems in the meantime.
Political issues
There have been several interesting debates in the House of Commons, concerning a variety of potential government reforms, notably the separation of executive and legislative branches of government. Recent arrival Fin has been particularly prominent in this area.
Foreign Affairs
New Embassies
Canada is delighted to announce that we have agreed to formal exchanges of Ambassadors with Europeia, and with The Exodus. We welcome the opportunity to deepen our ties with these regions and with our existing friends abroad.
New ambassadors
We have been pleased to receive visits from a number of regions, and were glad to welcome to our boards...
- Porcu - Ambasssador from Hyrule
- Sir Dingle Foot - Ambassador - Great Britain and Ireland
- Cordova I - then Foreign Secretary of Europeia.
- Oodge - Representative for the Exodus and Fedaration of Allied States
- Pez201 - Ambassador and new Foreign Secretary, Europeia.
- Rykkland - Prime Minister of The Last Kingdom
Embassy Closure
In view of recent events in The North Pacific where Westwind / Lewis and Clark is holding power outwith the terms of their constitution, we have regretfully decided to break diplomatic ties. We wish the people of The North Pacific well, and hope that they will find a way to reconcile their differences and return to stable constitutional rule.
On the Lighter Side
We have an extensive list of games in the Arcade - why not drop by and see if you can challenge our high scores?
Our General RP area is currently hosting a game of "Stranded". Will the forumites survive on a desert island with only their wits and a few useful items? Time will tell.
The Water Cooler remains the hub of our social arena.
Some notable quotes from around the forum:
- Liarg in "What Are You Eating?": Atomic Fire Balls and Pepsi max.
"WAKE UP PEOPLE!" - jD in Quote...Unquote: Omni is back in full mental jacket, I see
- Farfel in the flavoured beer thread: FLAVORED BEER! Oh!Sweet Baccus god of the harvest! Why don't ya just go and piss in it, for heavens sake
? 
(crys into beer)..Tear flavored beers (sniff) ok! - Fin, in "Stranded!": I say we poke him with a stick until he remembers.
