About the book
Sure, Canada was built on dreams and hard work, but it was also built on failure - mix-ups, mistakes, screw-ups, and boondoggles. Failing at things, and laughing about them, has long been a characteristic of our citizens.
Where else but in Canada would governments send farmers to land that couldn’t be farmed? Where else would an argument over the metric system almost result in the death of hundreds? Who else but Canadians would march against non-existent enemies? Where else would lumberjacks be used to defend the borders?
Are there politicians better than ours at spending millions, against all odds and good advice, on things that just won’t work? Is there any nation better at re-electing those politicians no matter what they do? What other country should adopt as its national slogan \"If we don’t laugh, we’ll cry\"?
Here are more of the things that seemed like a good idea at the time.
Editions of Colossal Canadian Failures 2
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781550026184
- EBook
- ISBN 9781459718210
- PDF
- ISBN 9781550029055
Read an Excerpt
Sure, Canada was built on dreams and hard work, but it was also built on failure - mix-ups, mistakes, screw-ups, and boondoggles. Failing at things, and laughing about them, has long been a characteristic of our citizens.
Where else but in Canada would governments send farmers to land that couldn’t be farmed? Where else would an argument over the metric system almost result in the death of hundreds? Who else but Canadians would march against non-existent enemies? Where else would lumberjacks be used to defend the borders?
Are there politicians better than ours at spending millions, against all odds and good advice, on things that just won’t work? Is there any nation better at re-electing those politicians no matter what they do? What other country should adopt as its national slogan \"If we don’t laugh, we’ll cry\"?
Here are more of the things that seemed like a good idea at the time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colossal Canadian Failures 2 about?
Sure, Canada was built on dreams and hard work, but it was also built on failure - mix-ups, mistakes, screw-ups, and boondoggles. Failing at things, and laughing about them, has long been a characteristic of our citizens.
Where else but in Canada would governments send farmers to land that couldn’t be farmed? Where else would an argument over the metric system almost result in the death of hundreds? Who else but Canadians would march against non-existent enemies? Where else would lumberjacks be used to defend the borders?
Are there politicians better than ours at spending millions, against all odds and good advice, on things that just won’t work? Is there any nation better at re-electing those politicians no matter what they do? What other country should adopt as its national slogan \"If we don’t laugh, we’ll cry\"?
Here are more of the things that seemed like a good idea at the time.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Colossal Canadian Failures 2?
Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure > Hobbies, quizzes and games > Puzzles and quizzes > Trivia and quiz questions
Where can I read a sample of Colossal Canadian Failures 2?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781550026184
How long is Colossal Canadian Failures 2 and how many pages does it have?
Colossal Canadian Failures 2 has 240 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Colossal Canadian Failures 2?
Randy Richmond, Tom Villemaire
Who is the Publisher of the book Colossal Canadian Failures 2?
Dundurn Press
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Colossal Canadian Failures 2 is available as paperback(ISBN 9781550026184) and ebook(ISBN 9781459718210) and pdf(ISBN 9781550029055)
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