http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Name_of_Canada
Until the 80’s Canada was refered to as “The Dominion of Canada”.
Which personally, I think is way better. What are your thoughts?
And how about a new flag? It’s been 50 years
:)
I cannot remember it ever being called that, but it certainly sounds cool, so I say yes. Not sure I like the flag, but hey it’s your country.
Until the 80’s Canada was refered to as “The Dominion of Canada”.
Which personally, I think is way better. What are your thoughts?
“Dominion” reminds me too much of the evil fascist Shapeshifter empire in Star Trek Deep Space Nine, so I wouldn’t care to go back to that designation for Canada.
The Canadian Republic, if you’ve any sense.
Under Sicilian rule
Can’t be a republic as the head of state is still technically the queen. Anyone remember dominion grocery stores?
Can’t be a republic as the head of state is still technically the queen. Anyone remember dominion grocery stores?
America had that problem, once.
How about “Canada, Americas Hat” :-D
Seriously though Dominion of Canada does have a nice ring to it, sounds all regal and what not
Canada Dry sounds better. That way you could remember the name.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Name_of_Canada
Until the 80’s Canada was refered to as “The Dominion of Canada”.
:)
I’m in favor of the Dominion! Oh wait, this isn’t the Star Trek thread? Crap……
Dominion references to control though via the crown…(ie. England over Canada)…I don’t think it applies much anymore, but then again we have 4 states still referring themselves as Commonwealths and that’s just stupid. How about just use Canada, the 51st state.
@Imperious:
Canada Dry sounds better. That way you could remember the name.
A friend of mine who lives in Britain says that one day he was talking with a colleague who was telling him about his plans to come visit Canada for the first time. The colleague mentioned that one of the things he wanted to do during his trip was “drink Canada Dry.” My friend commented, “That sounds rather ambitious.”
@CWO:
The colleague mentioned that one of the things he wanted to do during his trip was “drink Canada Dry.” My friend commented, “That sounds rather ambitious.”
There is no Like button big enough for this statement! :-D :-D :-D
you sir have just made my day :lol:
you sir have just made my day :lol:
Glad you enjoyed the anecdote. I’ve heard (but have never been able to verify) that a lot of polar explorers have a great fondness for a drink called “Canadian Club and snow” – essentially a variation of whiskey on the rocks that can be made easily under Arctic field conditions.
How about "Canada, Americas Hat"�  � :-D
Seriously though Dominion of Canada does have a nice ring to it, sounds all regal and what not
+1 Â America Jr. and America’s Little Brother always makes me laugh.
A friend of mine who lives in Britain says that one day he was talking with a colleague who was telling him about his plans to come visit Canada for the first time. The colleague mentioned that one of the things he wanted to do during his trip was “drink Canada Dry.” My friend commented, “That sounds rather ambitious.”
LMFAO!!! Best post I’ve seen in a month.
This should be the new flag:
The term “Dominion” had a special meaning in the British Empire. It meant large colonies that were self-governing (Canada, South Africa, and I think India were, but I’m not sure about Australia and New Zealand but they might have been dominions too). So yes, we should be called a Dominion.
The flag should be just like the modern one, but instead of red rectangles on the right and left to represent the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans they should be blue because water is blue not red. Also, instead of a red maple leaf in the middle it should have the “D” from the logo of the old Dominion Store grocery chain, with a marijuana leaf in the D to represent British Columbia.
The term “Canada Dry” also had a special meaning in the British Empire. Although Canada Dry originated in its namesake country, it is now produced in many countries around the globe, including the United States, Mexico, Colombia, the Middle East, Europe and Japan. In 1890, Canadian pharmacist and chemist John J. McLaughlin of Enniskillen, Ontario opened a carbonated water plant in Toronto where the legend of this drink began. Canada Dry’s popularity as a mixer began during Prohibition, when its flavor helped mask the taste of homemade liquor. In the 1930s, Canada Dry expanded worldwide, and from the 1950s onward, the company introduced a larger number of products. Canada Dry eventually became Canada’s greatest export and synonymous with the nations people, pride, and country.
And it’s delicious.
Geeze IL, you know an awful lot about pop.
Glad Canada’s biggest export is not Justin Beiber….but as long as they exported him…
One of Canada’s primary manufactured exports (top 3) is small arms and ammunition.
We make it all for the British and Americans, the infrastructure being built prior to WWI, and continuing through the end of WW2 and the Cold War.
I mean face it, it’s not like the U.S. can buy M16’s from China.
