TORONTO – As if we Canadians did not have enough distractions. A quasi-judicial hearing into foreign interference in our electoral system was just coming to a conclusion on Friday. Senior government ministers and officials had appeared with seemingly contrasting statements on whether there had been, continues to be or may be surreptitious efforts by foreign entities to insinuate themselves in our affairs.
TORONTO – Avevo abbandonato l’emittente canadese di riferimento, CBC-Radio Canada. Mi sembrava che perdesse costantemente l’opportunità di trovare o definire quei momenti o questioni unificanti che ci fanno sentire tutti parte di qualcosa di più grande del nostro insignificante “ego”. Ultimamente, la sua leadership si è concentrata ancora una volta su attacchi non proprio velati alla leadership cattolica…
TORONTO – I had abandoned Canada’s broadcaster of record, CBC-Radio Canada. It seemed to me that it constantly missed the opportunity to find or define those unifying moments or issues that make us all feel that we are a part of something bigger than our meaningless selves. Lately, its leadership has once again focused on its not-so-subtle attacks on Catholic leadership.
TORONTO – Noi in Ontario abbiamo la fortuna di disporre di risorse e ricchezze che vanno oltre la portata della maggior parte degli uomini e delle donne mortali. Deve essere questo il motivo per cui siamo così tolleranti nei confronti delle prestazioni poco brillanti di coloro a cui affidiamo i nostri obiettivi presenti e futuri…
TORONTO – We in Ontario are blessed with resources and wealth beyond the reach of most mortal men and women. That must be why we are so tolerant of the lackluster performance of those to whom we entrust our present and future goals.
