478...Another Tory Minister Bites The Dust

Sort of anyhow.

In the much-ado-about-nothing category, Beverly Thompson on CTV's Canada AM this morning reported that "Minister of Tourism Diane Ablonczy has been stripped of her responsibilities for a key federal tourism program. And at least one Conservative MP says it's because of her decision to grant $400,000 to Toronto's Gay Pride Parade. The program in question has now been handed to Industry Minister Tony Clement."

Geez, Louise.

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471...400 Large For Pride: First Time, Last Time?

Stephen Harper ponied up 400 000 shekels for Toronto Pride and this morning's Toronto Star reports that the "contribution provoked a backlash from within the ranks of MPs and Conservative supporters."

OMG.

Really?

You mean to tell me that there are rednecks, er, homophobes, in the Conservative ranks?

OMG.

Really?

Darren Cunningham, a spokesman for Industry Minister Tony Clement, yesterday said that future financial help for Toronto's Pride Week was "under review" but said that was not directly related to Conservative dissent.

I love it when they lie but seem so sincere doing so.

Mr. Cunningham says that "We're in the midst of doing a review...to ensure that the funding is providing genuine stimulus to the economy..." including reflecting federal support of the Calgary Stampede and the Vancouver International Jazz Festival, support that, for example, faces the same review.

Yeah, surrrrre.

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