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Saturday June 11, 2016

June 10, 2016 by Graeme MacKay

Editorial Cartoon by Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator Ð Saturday June 11, 2016 Britain expresses Ôprofound gratitudeÕ for Queen Elizabeth as 90th birthday celebrations kick off Britain celebrated Queen Elizabeth IIÕs 90th birthday and her service to the country Friday with solemn pomp, pageantry and prayer at St. PaulÕs Cathedral ahead of a weekend of festivities. The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, set the tone by reminding Britain of the queenÕs long life and dedicated service. In essence, he said the nation was lucky because Elizabeth only became queen by chance. ÒWe look back on Your MajestyÕs 90 years in the life of our nation with deep wonder and profound gratitude,Ó he said. ÒThrough war and hardship, through turmoil and change, we have been fearfully and wonderfully sustained.Ó Gov. Gen. David Johnston is among thousands of people gathered in London for the celebrations. He and 14 other governors general had lunch with the Queen following the service St. PaulÕs Cathedral. He says one of the topics discussed was the usefulness of having apolitical heads of state. Johnston says the strength of a constitutional monarchy lies in the stability and serenity it brings, allowing countries to avoid extremes. The celebration has been a lengthy affair, starting with her real birthday in April. The monarchÕs official birthday is traditionally celebrated in June when BritainÕs weather can be more favourable. (Source: Toronto Star) https://www.thestar.com/news/world/2016/06/10/queen-elizabeths-90th-birthday-celebrations-kick-off-bring-on-the-fascinators.html UK, England, Canada, Queen Elizabeth, Prince Phillip, birthday, glasses, 90, royalty, Windsor castle

Editorial Cartoon by Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator – Saturday June 11, 2016

Britain expresses ‘profound gratitude’ for Queen Elizabeth as 90th birthday celebrations kick off

Britain celebrated Queen Elizabeth II’s 90th birthday and her service to the country Friday with solemn pomp, pageantry and prayer at St. Paul’s Cathedral ahead of a weekend of festivities.

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, set the tone by reminding Britain of the queen’s long life and dedicated service. In essence, he said the nation was lucky because Elizabeth only became queen by chance.

“We look back on Your Majesty’s 90 years in the life of our nation with deep wonder and profound gratitude,” he said. “Through war and hardship, through turmoil and change, we have been fearfully and wonderfully sustained.”

Gov. Gen. David Johnston is among thousands of people gathered in London for the celebrations.

He and 14 other governors general had lunch with the Queen following the service St. Paul’s Cathedral.

Wednesday November 25, 2015Wednesday November 25, 2015He says one of the topics discussed was the usefulness of having apolitical heads of state.

Johnston says the strength of a constitutional monarchy lies in the stability and serenity it brings, allowing countries to avoid extremes.

The celebration has been a lengthy affair, starting with her real birthday in April. The monarch’s official birthday is traditionally celebrated in June when Britain’s weather can be more favourable. (Source: Toronto Star)

 

Posted in: International Tagged: 90, birthday, Canada, England, glasses, Monarchy, Prince Phillip, Queen Elizabeth, royalty, UK, Windsor castle

Saturday, May 23, 2015

May 22, 2015 by Graeme MacKay

Saturday, May 23, 2015Editorial cartoon by Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator – Saturday, May 23, 2015

Wynne responds to Hydro One criticism: There will be oversight, she says

Ontario’s premier has defended the partial sale of Hydro One, insisting there will be oversight of the electricity utility after the government sells off up to 60 per cent of the operation.

Kathleen Wynne was responding to criticism from several provincial oversight agencies that the public would continue to own much of the utility, but not get to exercise much scrutiny over it.

Eight officers of the provincial legislature, in a public letter last week, bemoaned that the utility would become exempt from things like government audits, disclosure-of-lobbying rules and Access to Information law.

Wynne was asked about that letter in an interview during a trip to Washington, where she will speak at a public forum today after meeting with members of Congress and the Obama administration.

Wynne said companies have their own oversight models.

She suggested that will be the case when the province proceeds with the sale of 60 per cent of Hydro One, starting with an initial public offering of 15 per cent.

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“The fact is that private companies have their own oversight mechanisms,” Wynne told The Canadian Press.

“There are rules around oversight for publicly traded or private companies. And on top of that we’re going to put a Hydro ombudsman in place. We’re building in some oversight. So I actually think the oversight will be there.”

She said the government wants to create “a great Canadian company” that will provide quality service, with price controls still in place on electricity rates, but sell part of the utility to raise revenue for new infrastructure. (Source: Hamilton Spectator)

Posted in: Ontario Tagged: accountability, Beaglepuss, business, gag, glasses, Groucho, Hydro One, Kathleen Wynne, novelty, Ontario, oversight, privatization, transparency

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