Canadian Expatriates, its contributors, and readers have been invited by Foreign Affairs Canada to participate in a series of eDiscussions. The current topic is “Showcasing Canadian Culture and Know-How Abroad”.

We are asked to consider the following questions:

What role does Canadian culture and know-how play in our foreign policy?

How might the government best promote Canadian talent and expertise in the world?

The eDiscussion runs from April 4 to May 6, 2005. At its conclusion, a summary of the discussion will be sent to senior policy planners.

The Expat admin team encourages its readers to join in the eDiscussion at the Canadian International Policy website.

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The administration team is currently searching for Canadian expatriates who would be interested in contributing to the Expat Blog. The subject matter is wide open, but must remain family friendly.

If you are interested in joining our blogging team, please send an email our way!

Thank you!

This past November saw the death of a quintessentially Canadian icon, Pierre Berton.

In Berton's lifetime, he produced countless columns; wrote fifty books, won over thirty literary awards, made numerous television appearances, received dozens of honourary degrees, and was appointed as companion of the Order of Canada in 1986.

He also taught young Canadians the proper way to roll a joint.

Rest in peace, Pierre, and thank you for making history cool!

Link opens in Media Player. Definitely worth a look!