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Old Nov 23, 2006 | 10:25 AM
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CANADIANS WITH NO ABILITIES ACT

Ottawa, Ontario (CP) – The House of Commons is considering sweeping legislation, which provides new benefits for many Canadians. The “Canadians With No Abilities Act” (CWNAA), an NDP private member’s bill, is being hailed as a major legislation by advocates of the millions of Canadians who lack any real skills or ambition.

"Roughly 50 percent of Canadians do not possess the competence and drive necessary to carve out a meaningful role for themselves in society," said Barbara Boxer. "We can no longer stand by and allow People of Inability to be ridiculed and passed over. With this legislation, employers will no longer be able to grant special favors to a small group of workers, simply because they do a better job, or have some idea of what they are doing."

NDP leader Jack Layton pointed to the success of the Canada Post, which has a long-standing policy of providing opportunity without regard to performance. Approximately 74 percent of postal employees lack job skills, making this agency the single largest Canadian employer of Persons of Inability.

Private sector industries with good records of non-discrimination against the Inept include retail sales (72%), the airline industry (68%), and home improvement "warehouse" stores (65%) The DMV also has a great record of hiring Persons of Inability. (63%) Under the Canadians With No Abilities Act, more than 2.5 million "middle man" positions will be created, with important-sounding titles but little real responsibility, thus providing an illusory sense of purpose and performance.

Mandatory non-performance-based raises and promotions will be given, to guarantee upward mobility for even the most unremarkable employees.

The legislation provides substantial tax breaks to corporations which maintain a significant level of Persons of Inability in middle positions, and gives a tax credit to small and medium businesses that agree to hire one clueless worker for every two talented hires.

Finally, the CWNA Act contains tough new measures to make it more difficult to discriminate against the Non-abled, banning discriminatory interview questions such as "Do you have any goals for the future?" or "Do you have any skills or experience which relate to this job?"

"As a Non-abled person, I can't be expected to keep up with people who have something going for them," said Mary Lou Gertz, who lost her position as a lug-nut twister at the GM plant in Oshawa due to her lack of notable job skills. "This new law should really help people like me." With the passage of this bill, Gertz and millions of other untalented citizens can finally see a light at the end of the tunnel.

Said Mr. Layton, "It is our duty as lawmakers to provide each and every Canadian citizen, regardless of his or her inadequacy, with some sort of space to take up in this great nation."
 
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Old Nov 23, 2006 | 10:57 AM
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w.....t.......f?!?!?!!! Is this for real!??!
 
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Old Nov 23, 2006 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by noodleman
w.....t.......f?!?!?!!! Is this for real!??!
Damn straight! Better get a letter off to your MP.

So, were you thinking "Aw, crap." or "WoooHooo!!"? Your response could be read either way.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2006 | 11:20 AM
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My response....f*ckin NDP.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2006 | 11:48 AM
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I bet even communist societies would belittle this attempt :P
 
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Old Nov 23, 2006 | 12:19 PM
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If this is real link please!!!
 
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Old Nov 23, 2006 | 12:23 PM
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u guys are funny.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2006 | 12:34 PM
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We're one step closer to becoming American.

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Old Nov 23, 2006 | 12:58 PM
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i'm on the "Aw Crap, those who can't do jack is going to start making more money than me!" side. A bill like this is simply retarded. Seriously, is this real? I wasn't able to find anything via google...

this reminds me of those politically correct terms newly created for Terrorists and Fail. They are now "Misguided Criminals" and "Deferred Success".
 
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Old Nov 23, 2006 | 02:11 PM
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Ummm...

... nevermind.


* Note to self: Don't post satire, it pisses people off.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2006 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by usual_suspect
Ummm...

... nevermind.


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haha, i initially thought it was too insane to be real, thank goodness my suspicions were correct
 
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Old Nov 23, 2006 | 04:39 PM
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DAMN, Just when I saw light at the end of the tunnel --

Good one US....

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Old Nov 23, 2006 | 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by BigG
We're one step closer to becoming American.

Troy
* Note to Troy: Don't post satire, it pisses people off.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2006 | 07:38 PM
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haha, i initially thought it was too insane to be real, thank goodness my suspicions were correct
* Note to Troy: Don't post satire, it pisses people off.
Hey Guys, I like satire. It keeps the rim off a road and makes for a much better ride.
You could always try to be punny. I try often and sometimes fail.
 
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Old Nov 24, 2006 | 08:30 AM
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Thanks for the laugh.

I'll have to show this to a good friend who works as a postie.
 
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