And the nasty comments about Monsieur Dionne. While he may not be the most perfect in his use of a second language, i wonder if any of those many who make fun of him can even speak a second language. 

You may not like Mr. Dionne, and he has made a few errors as Minister of Foreign Affairs. But he is a highly respected academic, stood firm for Canada against the machinations of Parizeau and Bouchard, was a staunch enviromentalist, and an exemplary individual. 

His thumbs down might not be wise, but when i saw the strident young Conservative MP puffing and posturing, he reminded me of a martinet, trying to look tough without managing to do so. More posture and posing than really wanting to work with the government to resolve the issue.