That's an insult to humans, who are perfectly capable of creating slop of their own. As much as I appreciated the speech in both political & rhetorical terms, you're right: "Canada lives -- thrives -- because of Canadians" would have been more elegant imho.

I’d say there’s a lot of looking back to learn in his speech. And recognition of the uncertainty of the future.

Speeches are important to the degree that they define truths & call up action. This could end up being the most important 🇨🇦 speech in generations. Or, depending on what follows, not.

Trade you. 😀

Martha Langford? 😀

I go a little more glass-half-full: my books are all "award-nominated".