SEPTEMBER 21, 2006
Word Count:250
“I’m supposed to see Mr. Day.”
“And you are?”
“Sandra. Sandra Buckler.”
“Sandra Buckler?”
“Communication director to the Prime Minister.”
“Regarding?”
“I’m guessing it has to do with the disclosure of the name of that pesky reporter requesting information under the access to information legislation.”
“I see. Buckler. Buckler. No, sorry no Buckler on my list. Buh bye.”
“I don’t have time for this. I’m a busy person.”
“Oh, you’re still here? Why don’t you be a dear and just have a seat over there. I’ll see if I can squeeze you in later.”
“A seat? Where? There’s no chairs.”
“Over there. Now… BUH BYE. Next?”
“I’m supposed to see Mr. Day.”
“And you are?”
“Giuliano Zaccardelli.”
“Giuliano Zaccardelli?”
“The Commissioner of the RCMP.”
“That’s a nice uniform you have on. Did you say you were with the Salvation Army? We already gave at the office.”
“I’m in charge of the RCMP! Canada’s police force? Maybe you’ve heard of us?”
“Sorry, doesn’t ring a bell.”
“I am supposed to see Mr. Day. You know, your boss? The Public Safety Minister?”
“And this is regarding?”
“Regarding? Regarding? It’s regarding the Maher Arar case!”
“I’m sorry there is no Maher Arar on my list. Buh bye.”
“I can wait all day.”
“Good. You will. Have a seat over there.”
“But there’s no-”
“BUH BYE. Next?”
“Freddie Zilf.”
“Zilf?”
“Freddie Zilf. I’d like to speak to Mr. Day ”
“Regarding?”
“I can save him a bundle on his car insurance.”
“Come right in.”
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