Now we know why Santa Claus wears only red and white: Because he’s a Canadian. And that’s official (ho, ho, ho). Canada’s Immigration Minister Jason Kenney confirmed it again this week at a citizenship ceremony in Calgary.
The Vancouver Sun reports that the cabinet minister “reaffirmed” the jolly fat man (maybe he’s been eating too much poutine?) as a Canadian in Calgary, restating his remarks of two years ago.In his statement, Kenney said, ” We wish Mr. Claus all the best in his Christmas Eve duties again this year. And rest assured, as a Canadian citizen living in Canada’s North, he can re-enter Canada freely once his trip around the world is complete.”
In spreading Christmas cheer to the 100 new Canadian citizens from 32 countries in his audience, Kenney was making a serious point: That Canada claims sovereignty at the Pole — Santa’s workshop, seals, ice floes, and all. The Russians planted a flag up there two years ago, claiming it’s their territory.
No word yet on whether the elves made off with the Russian flag.
When asked by Canada’s National Post who decided Santa was Canadian, the minister responded, “We are just stating the facts. Santa lives in the Arctic North, and that is Canadian territory. So when he comes to visit Canadian boys and girls, he doesn’t have to go through border clearance.”
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