The Hidden Costs of Delayed Business Approval in the US

Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada, will be laid to rest today at Windsor Castle. This is not an ordinary funeral. It celebrates a woman who was not only the country's head of state for 70 years, but was also intrinsically linked to the fabric of Canadian history due to her length and purpose.A glimpse into Her Majesty's life is like taking an enviable voyage in a time machine to some of this magnificent Dominion's most pivotal periods. Whether it was signing a proclamation to adopt a new flag for Canada in 1965, establishing the St. Lawrence Seaway in 1959, or signing the 1982 Constitution Act, Queen Elizabeth II was a steadfast and proud participant in our history, which was not lost on our late monarch."During my lifetime, I have been a witness to this country for more than half its history since Confederation," the Queen stated on July 1, 2010, in Ottawa. "I have watched with enormous admiration how Canada has grown and matured while remaining true to its history, its distinctive character, and its values."She was quite knowledgeable about Canada's history, character, and ideals. At the rededication ceremony for the Vimy National War Memorial in 2007, she stood in front of Walter Allward's masterpiece and remarked, "In any national story, there are moments and places, sometimes far from home, which in retrospect can be seen as fixed points around which the course of history turns, moments which distinguish that nation forever. Those seeking the foundations of Canada's distinctiveness would do well to start here at VimyThe Queen was also there during the tough years following the Meech Lake Accord's breakdown in 1990. On July 1, 1992, the 125th anniversary of Confederation, Canada was in disarray, but Her Majesty reminded us that "we have an occasion and a country worthy of celebrating."

Noting the ongoing constitutional squabbles


Her Majesty gently warned politicians gathered on Parliament Hill that, "It is, perhaps, worthwhile reminding those striving for constitutional success that the real Constitution is not cast immutably on the printed page but in the hearts of the Canadian people."Her relationships with the Canadian prime ministers were excellent. From Louis St. Laurent to Justin Trudeau, the Queen impressed everyone. "Her Majesty proved to be among the wisest persons I was destined to encounter in public life," wrote Brian Mulroney in his 2015 memoir. "Considering that she began with Winston Churchill as prime minister, this should come as no surprise." I was able to draw on this experience when I sought her help in the coming years, and I am still grateful to this day for the careful advise she gave."Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reiterated those views in the House of Commons on Thursday, saying, "She accepted her duty as Queen of Canada, our Queen, and head of state. Her interactions with me were always frank. We discussed anything and everything. She offered her best counsel on a variety of situations. She was constantly inquisitive, attentive, and thoughtful. Canadians will be eternally thankful for her guidance."It is possible that some of the prime minister's respect for Her Majesty stems from his father's admiration for the Queen. People may be surprised to learn that Pierre Trudeau adored her, and the two formed a close bond despite the Prime Minister's dislike for the British Empire.

The warmth of friendship once inspired the 


prime minister to tell the queen over dinner about his aunt, who claimed it was acceptable to pick up a chicken drumstick with one's hands. "The Queen does it," his aunt defended when someone raised an eyebrow. As John English recounts in his Trudeau book, the two glanced at each other, and the Queen just said, "Hmm."I imagine she wouldn't do it," the prime minister speculated later while recounting the eventThere are numerous lessons to be learned from Queen Elizabeth II's relations with Canada during the past 70 years. She never lost sight of the country's unlimited potential. Above the political fray, she stayed upbeat and regularly reminded us of what we had.As Queen of Canada, I have had the privilege of speaking with you on numerous occasions since my first visit in 1951," she stated from Edmonton 17 years ago.In doing so, I attempted to convey my admiration and optimism for this region and its unique inhabitants. Your enduring links to the Crown represent not only a reverence for heritage, but also the values of peace, order, and good government established by the Fathers of Confederation, who envisioned and worked tirelessly to make our country a reality.During Her Majesty's reign, we periodically lost track of what Canada stands for. But God bless her for being present to remind us of what we have. Perhaps this will be her enduring legacy here.

I've returned from my most recent training run


which was short. Four kilometers. I take off my shoes, which I had solely worn for running, and find that the bottom of one of the soles is coming unglued. Then I check the other shoe. Same stuff. In truth, my old footwear was in poor condition and should have been changed long ago.I purchased them the year I turned 50, because I had established a goal of running a marathon and joined a running club. However, as is often the case in life, things did not go as planned. Because of one injury after another, I only managed to complete a half-marathon, but it was still an accomplishment.I'm not a religious runner, but every year around this time, I participate in a 10K race that involves training. But I immediately realized I needed a new pair of shoes, so I headed to The Running Room to make a purchase. What drives a grandfather of four to do such things? That's easy.I'm not sure if I've ever met another human being who influenced and motivated me in the same manner Terry Fox did. Here was a young man from British Columbia who had lost his leg to cancer and wanted to run across Canada – on one good leg — to raise funds for cancer research. Everyone told him he was crazy and that it couldn't be done, but he ignored them and headed off to train. When he was ready, he went to the east coast of Newfoundland and plunged his artificial leg in the Atlantic Ocean. Then he began going west and planned, just as I had once planned to run a marathon, to cover the same distance every day.People thought he was crazy.

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