Originally Posted by oceanMDX

Well then for the most part you are wrong.

Originally Posted by iaink

Did anyone say Shania?

How many of these canadians actually live in Canada though?

Gordon does I think?...erm, any more?

Most of them go to the US or switzerland or whereever as soon as practically possible

Do the Wilkinsons count as famous? they are around here, and just moved back to the area from nashville. Probably a sign of terminal career decline

Originally Posted by Atlantic Xpat

The decline of North Atlantic fish stocks is a complex issue. Politics both federally and provincially has had a large part to play, as has bad science, good science ignored, short termism (both by fishermen and politicians), greed, foreign and domestic overfishing, lacklustre international management and environmental changes. An excellent piece of work on the subject is 'Lament for an Ocean' by Michael Harris. Be careful it might challenge some of your preconceptions which is always a bit painful. 'Frinstance you believe that the fact that the DFO scientists/officials are from the Maritimes mean they cant be impartial. In actuality most of the science and policy comes from Ottowa, that well know Maritime City and a common point of view amongst Maritimers is that Ottowa sells them out for larger geopolitical gain. (selling grain to the Russians, buying airbuses for Air Canada etc etc). The truth as ever lies somewhere in between.

One thing that I can say is that the fishing industry, including the seal hunt is a vital part of the economy of a very rural province. Even with its decline since the cod moratorium of 92. Taking part of that away because its not politically correct to kill defenseless and cute animals for their fur/meat/oil just doesnt sit well with me.

Originally Posted by oceanMDX

There are lots of misguided people in the world.

Having celebrites being photographed with seals that aren't being culled is done as a publicity stunt to raise money and nothing more. Surely you are smart enough to understand this. The McCartney affair lacks sincerity.

Originally Posted by dbd33

I haven't heard of them but Avril's from down your way.


(Avril Lavigne, global superstar, that is.)

Originally Posted by Balzac

I will look at that book. Thanks for the recommendation. But you do acknowledge short term thinking as a problem. Isn't it possible this is happening with the seals? It's not political correctness to oppose animals being clubbed to death. In the conditions on the ice it would seem its difficult to kill humanely.

Originally Posted by oceanMDX

There are lots for foreign celebrites who have homes in Canada.

Originally Posted by willmore

GO CANADA GO!

(oh sorry wrong thread)!

Originally Posted by oceanMDX

In slaughter houses, the cattle/hogs get a pin through the skull, but is that any better than clubbing in your opinion?

Originally Posted by hot wasabi peas

One of the few famous Canadians I wouldn't kick out of my bed:

Originally Posted by dbd33

Does he have to bring that appliance ?

Originally Posted by Balzac

I will look at that book. Thanks for the recommendation. But you do acknowledge short term thinking as a problem. Isn't it possible this is happening with the seals? It's not political correctness to oppose animals being clubbed to death. In the conditions on the ice it would seem its difficult to kill humanely.