Donate: Don't let Harper freeze in the dark

Here is my plea.

Fix up the official residences. 24 Sussex and Stornoway.

Yeah, yeah, I know, it's expensive.

But these are official residences. This is where the Prime Minister of Canada and the Leader of H.M.'s Loyal Opposition live. It is enshrined in legislation.

These are places that should impress visitors not have them complain about the cold and wonder why there is plastic on the windows...

... yes, plastic on the windows. Like my apartment in university. Or David Emerson's constituency office.

Fortunately, you can help. You can donate.

While cash is always helpful, they are more interested in "Canadian furnishings, paintings and objets d’art."

I am calling on all Canadians, search your hearts and your basements, find furniture for Harper.

Yes, I would argue that Ikea likely qualifies as Canadiana

By sponsoring a Harper, you can reduce costs so we can buy that new-fangled gas furnace Laureen and kids have always wanted but would have driven the National Citizens Coalition apoplectic.

The same furnace Sheila wanted, Aline wanted, Mila wanted, and Kim never really noticed wasn't there...

You will get a tax reciept for your donation.

If it's really pretty and is of outstanding significance or national importance, as certified by the Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board, you may also get a capital gains tax exemption.

Come on Canada, don't let the eastern bastards make Harper freeze in the dark.

For more information, please contact Ms. Kathy Downs at (613)239-5666 or send an e-mail to: kdowns@ncc-ccn.ca.