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Crew Waives Vargas, Grossman, Vukovic
The Columbus Dispatch - November 19, 2012 12:28 PM
The Crew has waived forward Olman Vargas, midfielder Cole Grossman and defender Nemanja Vukovic today in advance of the MLS waiver draft deadline.
Vargas, a high-profile offseason signee from Costa Rica, struggled to adapt to the league and was eventually sidelined by a foot injury in early May. When he returned, Vargas was unable to crack a lineup that featured new signees Jairo Arrieta and Federico Higuain. He made 11 appearances including seven starts but recorded just one goal. He had a base salary of $170,000, tied for fifth-highest on the team.
Last week, a source close to Vargas told me he was planning to return to the Crew next season. Following the team's final day of training last Thursday, I spoke with Vargas through assistant coach and translator Ricardo Iribarren about his season and his future with the club.
"I got hurt and when I was ready to come back, (Higuain) and Jairo came in and obviously they had a great season," he said. "It was tough for me to get minutes, but I was happy because the team was winning.
"My situation was tough and it was tough to get back into the lineup but the important thing was I recovered completely from the injury. I was 100 percent and available for selection but obviously it was a coaching decision who was going to play. For me, there's nothing to say because the guys who were playing were doing a good job. I learned from that, too."
When I asked Iribarren to ask Vargas if he was hoping to be back next season, however, Iribarren answered in the affirmative without posing the question to Vargas.
Last week, Grossman intimated that he already knew he would not be returning for next season. In this blog post, Grossman said he did not understand why he had been taken out of the lineup after a strong midseason stretch.
Asked what the coaches told him he needed to improve upon to reclaim a starting spot, Grossman said, "They never told me anything. I never heard a word. I came out after the Houston game because he said I needed to be rested, which is fine, but I didn't hear from him again until our meeting at the end of the season yesterday."
"But that's how it works a lot of times. I don't think that's necessarily abnormal. What they want in players, what they expect out of players, what they are looking to do next year, to be honest with you I have no idea. I wish I could comment on that, but I can't."
Grossman, a second-round draft pick in the 2011 SuperDraft, made 12 appearances including five starts and scored one goal. His base salary was listed at $44,100.
Vukovic found himself in the same spot, he told me Nov. 1 as I wrote in this blog post.
During the season, head coach Robert Warzycha told me that Josh Williams earned the spot at left back over the left-footed Vukovic because of "responsibility." Vukovic said he did not understand why he lost the spot.
Asked where the coaches told him they needed to see improvement, Vukovic said, "I have no clue. I talked to him, but I don't agree with him. I think of the games I played, and I think I played good and I did some good stuff for the Crew. I had three assists and many good things, I think. I talked with him and he said I must do this and this. I tried, but when I do it how he wants it's not good because I do it like before. Every time is different. I don't know."
In 15 games including 12 starts, Vukovic recorded three assists. He was also slowed by an ankle injury that sidelined him for more than a month. Signed in the preseason, Vukovic had a base salary of $108,000.
Today's waiver deadline was essentially for teams who had already decided certain players were not part of their 2013 plans. There will likely be another flood of players released in early December.
MLS will release the order for the waiver draft later this afternoon. There will be another waiver draft sometime in December that will include players from the two teams – Houston and Los Angeles – playing in MLS Cup on December 1.
A one-day trade window will open Dec. 6 in advance of the two stages of the MLS re-entry draft, which will take place on as-yet undetermined dates in December. The 2013 transfer window opens January 2, and the SuperDraft will take place Jan. 17. The Crew hold the ninth overall selection.


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"Ask the Secretary" is a new online interactive forum that can allow you to connect with Secretary Clinton directly. While Secretary Clinton travels across the world, you can submit your questions for her using this form. Ask the Secretary your questions now about her travel to Asia. Secretary Clinton will select various questions to answer, and they will be posted to www.state.gov.
Terry in Connecticut writes:
Secretary Hillary Clinton, what is it like traveling on the Secretary of State's Boeing 757 jet?
Renne in Indonesia writes:
On your visit to Jakarta, are you going to raise a concern on human rights issues in Indonesia? How significance Indonesia is for the U.S. foreign policy under President Obama's administration?
Tom in the United Kingdom writes:
Hello Secretary Clinton
After your tour of Asia, how much of a role do you think the Asian markets will have in halting the global recession and with China fastly becoming a superpower, will you try and maintain good relations with the Chinese government despite their human rights record
Thank you and keep up the good work!
Dahir in Illinois writes:
Dear Madam secretary,
I live in Chicago and proud supporter of Sen. Hilary Clinton. I love to meeting with you talk to you about the situation in Somalia. I immigrated in this country and love America, but on the other hand, I would like to involve the political process in my native country. I would like to sit either with you and one of your aides about violence and political unrest in Somalia. I am sure that we can bring those functional groups together and form a secular nation in this troubled nation. I will bring an agenda and guideline on the table, so please give me sometime to talk to you about this matter.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Best Regards,
Dahir N.
Farida in Minnesota writes:
Dear madam secretary,
I'm delighted as are many American's to have you heading the U.S. state department, our heart's at ease. Please do something about Somalia. Women and children are hurting the most and no one is doing anything, at least that's how it seems. I've always been your supporter, and I have all the confindence in the world that you will shine some light to this forgotten country.
Thank you for all you do for the people in the world.
Judy in New York writes:
The media inferred that you will be downplaying the rights of women in other countries. Is this True? A Muslim woman in Buffalo was beheaded by her husband because she asked for a divorce. The status of women around the world in all cultures is critical.
Terry in Connecticut writes:
I check on all U.S dept. websites and i noticed the Defense Dept. by far is the best looking and best interactive with all sorts of imformation. I hope the State dept website gets a upgrade.
Wendy L. in Canada writes:
Dear Hillary,
I was distraught and concerned about your trip to the Pacific Rim of Terror because Chelsea would have been without both.
Rosemary in New Jersey writes:
Some people are posting their questions here. Look up at the paragraph again. There is a link to a question form. I don't have a question, but some of you have good ones. Please link to the form and use that to ask.
OK - now that I am finished being a mother hen. What a nice feature! Madame Secretary, thanks for being such a techie!~ We love the blog, the twitter, the facebook, and youtube and flickr pics and vids. We MISSED YOU!
David H. in Hawaii writes:
As a U.S. citizen born in Indonesia, I am very pleased that our new Secretary of State Hillary Clinton first foreign diplomatic visit to the Asian countries including my original nation Indonesia.
At the Asia Society on Feb 13, 2009, Secretary of State Mrs. Clinton praised Indonesia "one of Asia's most dynamic nations, where human energy and aspiration combine to help lead the country to a free and fair system of elections, a free press, a robust civil society, and a prominent role for women in the Indonesian Government."
The United States is committed to working with Indonesia to pursue close partnership with a concrete agenda.
I sincerely wish that our nation the United States and Indonesia will successfully cooperate to achieve peace and prosperity for both nations as well as the whole world.
Thank you for your contributions to our national foreign affairs. With best wishes.
Donald in Virginia writes:
Honorable Secretary Hillary Clinton
How is United States reacting to the latest situation in Venezuela with Mr. Chavez allowing him to stay in office? Knowing the comments he has made towards the United States, is there a new form of communications for that country? I see a dictator emerging. The country of Venezuela is looking alot like Cuba now.
Best Regards,
Jan in Japan writes:
Dear Madam Secretary,
As a supporter of you during the Primary Season, I am thrilled to have you serve our government as Secretary of State. We know you are in Japan now and wanted to extend our welcome to you.
My husband and I are NAF civilian employees living on Yokota, AB. I would love to meet you if you happen to visit our base to discuss some issues.
We wish you much success as you work to renew the image of the U.S. and its citizens around the world.
Thank you for your service! You are awesome!
Wendy in California writes:
Actually, I've got a quick suggestion for you & your travel companions. When traveling, it works well to keep *phrases of your observations separated by semicolons* in your journal rather than sentences & paragraphs. One is so hurried and tired often that you can neglect your logging/journaling, but this phrases/semicolons trick gets the key info & tidbits which can be reconstituted later.
We're so proud of State now. Hurray hurray.
Wendy F. in California writes:
I just sent the following to the President of our local school board. One might also pick a History teacher to send it to. Let's get schools following the Secretary's journeys and this wonderful website.
Dear XYZ,
I hope you can forward the following info to our history and social studies teachers.
The [State Department website](This in the brackets is a live link to state dot gov) has a cool new feature that they might want to use with their students. It's called *Ask the Secretary* and any student could ask her/his own question of Secretary of State Clinton as she makes this historic transpacific journey. I just asked a question myself.
I am learning so much from this website.
Kate in Georgia writes:
To the 'namer' of this blog- DIPNOTE - My first response was- it's a joke? A fake site? Are you saying the Secretary of State is a 'dip'? If it's an accronym- Dept I---- P--- perhaps that should be in fine print uder DIPNOTE - ah- is it Diplomatic Notes? Then THAT should be in script or something under DIPNOTE- as a person outside the beltway (way outside the beltway) I sure do think DIPNOTE is a very strange title for the Secretary of States blog -- better than SOSNote but not much.
Laura in Texas writes:
On PBS TV station they showed how companies in Asia make SOLAR for Germany .And these factories run 24/7 and they can not keep up with Germany's demand for SOLAR .And PBS showed that America gets more SUN than Germany or Europe .Will you get America started in the path of massive SOLAR production that would create Millions of Jobs in AMERICA ,while saving our planet ?
Donald in Virginia writes:
If the United States Government is really concerned about producing SOLAR POWER, wouldn't the desert regions be an excellent place to put these factories. Just like California might be an excellent place for WIND POWER and since Washington has plenty of politicans it's probably already has alot hot air!!! Just kidding!!!
Donald in Virginia writes:
When you think about all the vehicles on the road today, driving down the highways they all are producing energy. My theory stems from motion of the wheels charging up generators along the way. We recycle alot things today but how often do really get to recycle the energy we use? A car or truck travelling at speeds of 55MPH or 70MPH is already burning gas or diesel fuel. My approach to help solving the energy crisis is very simple.
In concept if a wheel moves it produces power. The question how to mask the power that is already being used. Making modifications to the vehicles and having generators and battery relay centers along the highways. This way when a vehicle drives 300 miles down the highway, it's providing the power to the substations. Hence not costing money but its producing valuable recycle energy which can be used in other places, like homes or vehicles in future. It can also be used in State Emergency power during hurricanes or floods. It just makes good sense to use this type of energy because it will always grow, people will always drive cars and trucks along the highways.
Linda in California writes:
Congratulations, Madame Secretary, on your well deserved appointment!
It's been on my mind for some time that the Chinese/Global melamine fiasco might have impacted foodstuff shipments to North Korea. It seems to me that this question transcends commerce worries and rises into the realm of security issues. I'm pretty sure that North Koreans, just like everyone else, would not like the idea that their country might have been affected. This event occurred during our governmental transition. In light of our own current peanut worries and the lack of a current commerce secretary, is discussion in order?
John in Greece writes:
@ Donald in VA & Kate in Georgia -- I thought like it was so simple: "Ask the Secretary your questions now about her travel to Asia."
Kate, what's the problem with the Blog's "corporate id"? Please explain us.
QUOTE: The term "DipNote" refers to a diplomatic note, one of the many means by which governments formally communicate with one another. Aside from the title, we make every effort to minimize the use of jargon and acronyms. When they're unavoidable, we explain them. We want this blog to be as accessible and user-friendly as possible. END OF QUOTE.
Donald, what has "solar cars" have to do with Secretary's travel to Asia? That crazy life?
Donald in Virginia writes:
@ John in Greece -- Your right John I had read something about solar then just added to the contents of the blog. I think we realize that energy concerns are on everyones mind. Even in ASIA. Just like safety concerns and flying safe for everyone! Besides John you missed my point, it wasn't solar cars. It was taken energy already being used in vehicles just modified to harness the capability of power. An alternator in a vehicle is a generator which provides power to internal devices. My input has to do with external power. A car already rolls or moves has wheels. Since the wheels are in motion, and possibly adding some magnetics to this, you would have a brand new power source. A tractor trailer can go like up to 1400 miles on a tank of diesel, just imagine if you had something attached that was generating more power, charging substations along his route. The Substation would receive the power and charge batteries. This would be a cost savings for State Budgets and power companies across our nation. Possibly even the world.
Rosemary in New Jersey writes:
@ Wendy in California -- Hi Wendy,
If you go to this website http://www.state.gov/secretary/index.htm and chose Youth & Education, you can find this: http://future.state.gov/ with all kinds of good stuff for school children.
(Guys - all of this needs to be more interactive and navigable - not that I know how to do that with it).
Hope the kids have fun learning about the State Department!
Shing in Malaysia writes:
Dear Secretary of the World: I could now see greatness in you and President Obama. The current U.S. administration has found its way in the world. Suddenly, the world has the right people in the right place. In advance, I can say that the the two of you and the others in the administration will be remembered as the global treasure in global peace, global harmony and the custodians of global preservation and global existence. All humans and creatures say - "Yes We Can" for a better world if and only if you and President Obama stay on course to transform a synergistic world. Our fragile planet Earth now has a channel to be the best entity in the entire universe.
John in Greece writes:
@ Donald in Virginia -- I totally agree that "energy concerns should be on everyone's mind" and I think that the new Administration emphasizes on environmental issues, doing a great job already.
Moreover, I feel that you also agree that energy-eco issues demand a global action. I'm writing this, on the ground that I really feared reading that recently a "South Korean newspaper reported that North Korea has been running an uranium enrichment plant near its main nuclear complex in Yongbyon."
Of course I know that these are intel matters, simple civilians like us cannot easily comment on (anyway, we do not have the necessary info). However, I felt like "Blog-wishing" that U.S.A. and the Six-Party process will keep an eye on the guys in N. Korea, until the planet reaches the ideal point to be secure with a verifiable denuclearization of the Korean peninsula.
P.S.: Concerning your energy idea, you know how much I like your ideas, moreover your tendency to think up and create. Nevertheless, I do not have the technical-science skills to judge it. Why don't you submit a proposal to DoE?
Anyway, I wish you the Best with your ideas and of course Best Regards! Keep on thinking!
Jesse in U.K. writes:
Nuclear Fusion is where we need to be looking in regards to new energy sources.
John in Georgia writes:
@ Kate in Georgia -- Lighten up, child. Dipnote is a very down-to-earth name aimed at making an otherwise very stuffy part of government accessible and attractive to a hard to reach younger population. Be happy that at this point we don't have to learn Tweetspeak to communicate in the comments thread.
Before I caught the connection with "diplomacy" I first thought of ice-cream (Dip-n-dots or hand-dipped).
Burim in New York writes:
Dear Madam Secretary: Allow me first to congratulate on a wonderful job you doing representing U.S.A. abroad. As you travel through Asia you will visit countries that have yet to join 55 other countries to recognize the Republic of Kosovo. Will you be doing any lobying on behalf of our newest ally and most pro-American country (probably) in the world?
Nathalie in Haiti writes:
Dear Mme Secretary of State,
With thanks for the opportunity to ask a question related to your 1st Asia tour. You once mentioned that travelling over to China in 1995 (to deliver your speech, parts of it being still well remembered today) you looked into the possibility of meeting Mrs. Dunham the late mother of Mr Obama, especially on her work in development in Indonesia. Did that meeting happen then? If so, how did it go?
With best wishes for a successful administration at the State Department
Arlie in South Dakota writes:
Congratulations Secretary Clinton on your appointment and the opportunity to be the face to represent the United States to other governments and people. It is a great responsibility to undertake and on this first trip to Asia you seem to be representing us very well. Keep up the good work. Our reputation in the world has taken a beating, but hopefully the steps you are taking now and in the coming months will help to repair any damage so that we can forge cooperative and mutually-respectful alliances among all our world neighbors. You have much to do, so, in the words of the great American philosopher, Larry the Cable Guy, "git 'er done!"
Donald in Virginia writes:
@ John in Greece -- I would like to thank-you again John. I submitted the idea to Mr. Chu at the Department of Energy in hope that it can offer a cost savings, bring in new jobs and reduce our power requirements and use of coal or nuclear power, when we already drives vehicles, just a matter of recycling and harnessing the power to generate reusable power. Cost savings could be in the billions. The United States alone has over 300 million people and with Millions of drivers everyday on the roads producing power or energy. Once the Energy Secretary Mr. Chu sees the light, hopefully it will help our Government and possibly others around the world. This is ground breaking news for energy.
@ Jesse in U.K. -- "I love the United Kingdom, people are wonderful there, I have to disagree that the world problems resides with Nuclear Power or Nuclear Fusion. This type of fusion only creates more problems for world leaders and the people. When you stop and think about the amount of lives that have been lost to this type of power, and the endangerment it has placed on people from around the world, we all should be looking at changing the grid to a new type of power to help people.
Examples: United States had 3-Mile Island Accident. Russia had the Nuclear Power plant accident which they were about a week to tell people about it. How I know, because the sheep in Scotland were getting sick and milk went sour.


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Debates of June 16th, 2008
House of Commons Hansard #113 of the 39th Parliament, 2nd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was quebec.
- Question Period
- Canadian Multiculturalism Act
- National Defence Act
- Canada Elections Act
- Canada Millennium Scholarships
- China
- Seniors Community Centre
- Manufacturing Industry
- World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
- Canada Post
- Bloc Québécois
- Fernand Ouellette
- Bloc Québécois
- Gilles Patry
- Bloc Québécois
- Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign
- UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
- Gasoline Prices
- The Economy
- Carbon Tax Proposal
- Foreign Affairs
- Regional Economic Development
- Afghanistan
- Veterans
- Public Safety
- Court Challenges Program
- Ethics
- Election Financing
- Not for Profit Industry
- Health
- Government Appointments
- Canada-U.S. Relations
- Film Festivals in Quebec
- Firefighters
- The Environment
- Court Challenges Program
- Canadian Heritage
- Human Resources
- Not for Profit Industry
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Afghanistan
- Government Response to Petitions
- Committees of the House
- Bills of Exchange Act
- Corporate Social Responsibility of Mining Corporations Outside Canada Act
- Tobacco Act
- Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985
- Petitions
- Questions Passed as Orders for Returns
- Request for Emergency Debate
- Canada Elections Act
- Tsawwassen First Nation Final Agreement Act
- Aeronautics Act
The Environment
Oral Questions
2:55 p.m.
Ottawa West—Nepean
John Baird Minister of the Environment
Mr. Speaker, last year the government announced a national air quality health index pilot project. This year we are taking it right across the country. We believe we have an important responsibility to inform Canadians and to help ensure that the air they breathe is of much better quality than it is now.
The response of stakeholders has been great. The Canadian Cancer Society, the Canadian Lung Association and the Heart and Stroke Foundation have said that our announcement is good news for Canadians.
Court Challenges Program
Oral Questions
2:55 p.m.
Yvon Godin Acadie—Bathurst, NB
Mr. Speaker, ever since the court challenges program was eliminated, communities have been fighting this government to get it fully restored. The NDP will fight to the finish. We will not accept some second-class program patched together to keep the official language minority communities quiet.
Did the government negotiate some agreement on the cheap semi-restoring the court challenges program? When will it be made public?
Court Challenges Program
Oral Questions
2:55 p.m.
Josée Verner Minister of Canadian Heritage
Mr. Speaker, our government is very proud of the agreement concluded with the Fédération des communautés francophones et acadienne du Canada. When the terms and conditions of the agreement can be announced, we will be pleased to do so.
That being said, the two parties have agreed to keep the terms and conditions confidential.
Court Challenges Program
Oral Questions
2:55 p.m.
Yvon Godin Acadie—Bathurst, NB
Mr. Speaker, the Conservatives got the communities on the ropes, bowled them over and beat them. They tried to force a cheap agreement down the throats of minorities.
Did the government negotiate an agreement restoring the court challenges program for the official language minority communities but intentionally excluding other minorities such as the disabled, women, and gay men and lesbians? Why do the Conservatives want to create second-class citizens?
Court Challenges Program
Oral Questions
2:55 p.m.
Josée Verner Minister of Canadian Heritage
Mr. Speaker, in addition to growing red from shouting, the hon. member for Acadie—Bathurst should blush from shame because the agreement between the FCFA and our government was mutually agreed to by the parties.
In addition, our government announced another $30 million for the communities—that is $30 million for the communities and their particular projects.
Canadian Heritage
Oral Questions
2:55 p.m.
Marcel Proulx Hull—Aylmer, QC
Mr. Speaker, the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation has submitted a funding application to the Minister of Canadian Heritage and is willing to contribute 25% of the total funding needed. Furthermore, a site has been identified for this memorial at LeBreton Flats. The foundation will be holding its fifth memorial ceremony on September 14.
Will the heritage minister, who has been sitting on the application for over a year, work with the foundation to announce the planned monument before the 2008 memorial ceremony?
Canadian Heritage
Oral Questions
2:55 p.m.
Ottawa West—Nepean
John Baird Minister of the Environment
Mr. Speaker, it is impossible to say enough about our firefighters all across Canada. They do very important work for our communities and our country. I know that my colleague, the Minister of Canadian Heritage, Status of Women and Official Languages has received an application. She will await the fine work that our public servants do to provide their views and work together with them on this matter.
Human Resources
Oral Questions
2:55 p.m.
James Rajotte Edmonton—Leduc, AB
Mr. Speaker, we know the nature of the job market is changing in Canada and our demographics are changing dramatically as well. We see certain sectors of our economy struggling while other sectors are booming, with labour shortages in almost every region of the country.
Clearly we need to prepare our young people to become the highly skilled and flexible workforce that will be critical to Canada's economic success in the coming years.
Last week the OECD released a report on jobs and youth. Could the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development tell us how Canada compares to other countries with respect to training and education for youth and what our government is doing to further advance these critical issues?
Human Resources
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
Medicine Hat
Monte Solberg Minister of Human Resources and Social Development
Mr. Speaker, the OECD lauded Canada for its efforts to help young people enter the workforce. Today they are employed at record levels. The incidences of long term unemployment are at record lows.
The good news is that, because of the new Canada student grant, no student in the future will ever be denied the chance to go to college, tech school or university. This government is getting the job done for Canada's young people.
Not for Profit Industry
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
Louise Thibault Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques, QC
Mr. Speaker, many Quebec stakeholders, the UMQ, Minister Bachand and the two federal ministers responsible for the western and Atlantic economic development agencies believe that NPOs have a role to play in the development of the regions and should be funded by Economic Development Canada. The Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec believes that his government should stop funding NPOs and even believes—he has said it loud and clear—that they just get in the way.
Will the Prime Minister make his minister listen to reason and ensure that he stops digging in his heels?
Not for Profit Industry
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
Jean-Pierre Blackburn Minister of Labour and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
Mr. Speaker, once again, I would like to remind this House that we will be maintaining funding for economic development organizations for their one-off projects. The funding we will be providing will remain in the region concerned and will allow us to contribute to the development and diversification of the economic activity in those regions.
I would like to remind my colleagues that, after the budget, the Government of Quebec had an additional $1.6 billion, which generated $242 million for the Quebec minister of economic development. He is in a position to make the appropriate decisions in this regard.
Aboriginal Affairs
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
Todd Russell Labrador, NL
Mr. Speaker, one of the painful facts flowing from the sad legacy of residential schools is that some of the victims have never been included in any settlement or apology.
The schools at Île-à-la Crosse and Timber Bay in Saskatchewan are clear examples. There are many others across the country like those in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Despite which government may have originally created them, federal or provincial, the Prime Minister specifically promised compensation. He did so explicitly and repeatedly and then denied it.
When, specifically, will the government deliver specifically what the Prime Minister promised to do for Île-à-la Crosse and others?
Aboriginal Affairs
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
Chilliwack—Fraser Canyon
Chuck Strahl Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians
Mr. Speaker, we were delighted last week with the apology on June 11. This will go down as a very historic day in Canada. It was the first time ever that a full, sincere and meaningful apology was given by the Prime Minister of this country on behalf of the nation for this sad legacy of residential schools.
The residential schools agreement that preceded this, which is something this government signed but which was never signed by any previous government, enforced a court ordered procedure about which schools were in and which schools were out. It also has an appeals process so other residents could add schools or appeal the process as they wish.
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
The Speaker Peter Milliken
There have been discussions among representatives of all parties in the House.
I invite the hon. members to stand to observe a moment of silence in memory of the Canadian soldier who lost his life recently in Afghanistan.
[A moment of silence observed]
Government Response to Petitions
Routine Proceedings
June 16th, 2008 / 3:05 p.m.
Lynne Yelich Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8) I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the government's responses to six petitions.


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Kentucky Derby Champion Saved From Slaughter
Update: Thanks to successful negotiations by the Thoroughbred rescue group Old Friends, 1999 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Charismatic is back in the United States after being sent to Japan for breeding over a decade ago. He joins War Emblem, who was rescued and sent to Old Friends' farm in Kentucky last year. PETA first revealed these horses' precarious futures in our 2009 investigation of the horse slaughter industry in Japan—see the video below. Despite being world-famous champions, both War Emblem and Charismatic may have been indanger of being sent to slaughter, since they were rarely being used for breeding. In Japan, 90 percent of former racehorses, including thousands of Thoroughbreds imported from the U.S., are sent to slaughter. Negotiations to bring them home to the U.S. followed the release of PETA's investigation on ESPN.
Originally posted on June 5, 2009:
In 2002, the 1986 Kentucky Derby champ, Ferdinand, was slaughtered after his breeding days in Japan were done.
Fast-forward to 2009: Two more horses, Charismatic and War Emblem—Kentucky Derby champs from 1999 and 2002 respectively—may also face slaughter as their usefulness to breeders comes to an end.
After breaking his leg in the 1999 Belmont, Charismatic was sold to breeders in Japan. His value as a breeding stallion has dropped dramatically (to approximately US$5,000), and he has been moved to the lowest-ranking of breeding farms.
Just a few years ago, horse-racing fans cheered as Charismatic and War Emblem ran away with top prizes at the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes. Now, PETA's most recent undercover investigation shows what could be in store for these once-celebrated stallions and thousands of other horses sold into the Japanese thoroughbred industry.
Each year in Japan, more than 20,000 horses, including many horses once used for racing, are slaughtered for dog and human food. This video shows the slaughter of a young thoroughbred. As stated in the New York Times, "The video is disturbing. It shows in graphic terms what happens to the unfortunate thoroughbreds who become spare parts in a contracting industry."
You can blame the U.S. horse-racing industry for the carnage. It routinely breeds tens of thousands of "surplus" thoroughbreds every year, then sells thousands of them to breeding facilities in Japan. More than 2,000 U.S. thoroughbred horses and breeding mares have been shipped to Japan since Ferdinand was slaughtered in 2002.
Just last year, Americans watched in horror as racing filly Eight Belles suffered fractures to both her front ankles and was euthanized just moments after running the Kentucky Derby. How can anyone not be disgusted by the shuffling of thousands of horses off to Japan and into slaughterhouses?
Join us in defending former Derby and Preakness champs Charismatic and War Emblem—and thousands of other thoroughbreds. Demand limits on breeding and a ban on the export of horses to Japan.
Written by Karin Bennett
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this is haribleand 3 heartbraking. i love horses and they diserive a chance to live after they get hurt. all the people out there who think this is ok your wrong this is NOT! i have a horse and he went lamb but i didnt give him away or wrose give him to slaughter i still have him and he better than ever this needs to stop now. how can u people do that to horses in fact why do u do that to horses because there useless well maybe people want them you dont give them away for money you wanna keep them for slaughter i think everyone who think slaughter is wrong should stand up do actually do something to make a changeof horses and when you people who slaughter them think would you like to be dead just because you got hurt and broke and arm or a leg come on get real!
u know it is a shame what happens to alot of the horses but what some ppl dont get is what r we to due with the horses when nobody wants them? i am a horse trainer of race horses i love every one of them like they where my own kids.i will say im not rich by all means from my job. there r some weeks when my owners dont pay me i will go with out eating just so my horses eat! i also will take alot of geld. if they have a good head and make them into lead ponies or will try to find thems good homes… but the prob. alot of us trainers r having is if later down the road is when sometimes they do find them at horse sales or go to the killers then they want to blam us when that happens! also u cant give them away anymore nobody wants them. im just a small poor trainer that loves all the horses.i have saved alot of horses from going to the killers my best horse i had ever owend was killer horse that i paid $300.00 for..he went on and made me alot of money! i had him for 4 yrs. i did everything with him he raced ponied outrode and we went on alot of great trail rides over the yrs. 2 yrs. ago i lost him to colic. not all racehorse ppl r all bad alot do care about there horses. but then there is some horses no matter how much u try to help them they just dont want help! i had a reg. horse one time he tried killing me i went in to feed him and he grabed me by the arm threw me on the ground. when it was all over my arm and 5 ribs was broke and all i ever did was love him and thats the thx i got from him and i had saved him from going to the killers. so not all horses u can always save. so i hope whome ever read this dont ever think all racehorse trainers r bad some do care what happens to them!
This video helped me to understand how race horses are so unfortunate.I own a horse of my own and to see what realy happens to horses that people don't want anymore makes me want to do the same to the people that are slaghteringabusingor neglecting horses . I may only be 12 but my voice matters.
im a horse owener of hercules my horse i hate how they kill horses it kills me each time i hear about it ALL YOU OUT HELP THE RACEHORSES THEY CAN HAVE A NOTHER CHANCE
I would like to say that I spoke with the owner of a thoroughbred retirement facility here in ky and he informed me that they receive reports on war emblem charismatic and silver charm all from japan every 3 months and they are taking every measure to ensure their safe return to the KY equine retirement home Old Friends when their breeding time in Japan is complete. Hopefully everything goes well. Its not a complete solution but its a step and its nice to know there are people out there in higher positions who are actually doing something about the situation. But all we can really do is wait and see I suppose.
I really don't get how humans can slaughter horses for food. It's like killing your best friend because you are hungry?? This isn't inhumaneit's plain crazy! How do you look at a living being as an objectit's beyond me
this is murder. i hope you can bring an end to this crime! i support you 100
I have had many sleepless nights and have not viewed this videoit is a nightmare that has to end Thank You PETA for trying to stop this barbaric and inhumane ending to one of God most beautifull creaturesit is beyond me to think of killing and eating a horse.
yea who wants to go protest at the next horse race? for one I am appalled by such selfish actions of the people who are supposed to be promoting horses welfare. The racing industry is clearly screwed up
Every horse feels pain and gets scared. It doesnt matter if you are a race horse champion or a regular horse.Maybe if the American people and goverment had not shut down our slaughter plants these horses would not suffer as much as they are now.With these plants being closed all horses are subjected to more abuselonger time to be scared and no regulations to protect what life they have left. They are sent abroad to strange countries with no regulations or care. America throws them away with no regard. Shame on us Shame on you.
Why not geld this horses and give them away to places that could use them or people that will love them. I know that I would love to own a Kentucky Winner even if heshe is broken down or old. It's just the fact that I have them and gave them a good home that would make me happy.
i dont think they should show this stuff on here cause this is horrible. they should not do slaughtering that is cruel and mean everyone should find a nice home for them. plus if they are really in bad shape why send them to the killers. why dont they just put them down and cremate them. that way they could have them with them. i think that is just wrong of them doing that. and dont think they should show this on here cause if a little kid sees this how bad do you think they would feel. thats all i haft to say it really hurts seeing that.
I have watched the video and yes it is sad to watch. However horse slaughter is a must just like beef slaughter. People in other countries do eat the meat and it is usefull in oter products that we do use here in the US. Something that Im sure the author here has not thought of but I would like to share is since the killer plants here in the US have been closed the horse market is flooded and I cant eaven sell my well bread and trainned ropebarrel horse for a decent price. If the US was unnable to send unwanted horses overseas that is only that many more horses with no home.
It saddens me to hear that Charismatic and War Emblem may end up like Ferdinand. Why can't we horse lovers and supporters raise money or have the breeders who bred both these horses back home to the US. Thank God for PETA and their investigators. I know several other Thoroughbreds are over in Japan breeding. There has to be something us horse loving citizens can do to bring both them home where they belong. Both horses were great and fast racehorses here in the US. Just because they can't breed to a mare doesn't mean that they can't live out their lives back on US soil.
The Slaughterhouses are inhuman and cruel. There is always something that you can do to keep a horse from being slaughtered or starving. Anybody heard of the 4H program???? walk trot…..??? Doesn't a champion of the race field deserve to be a champion of life?? So why end their's just because they cant race or breed to the owner's wishes?? We have horses that aren't able to be ridden they're pasture buddies to the other horses. I'll tell you this those horses are just as good as any other. What happened to the connection between people and horses?? I have bad days and go visit my "LAME" horses. They don't shoe me away but welcome me with love and rubs. They're playfull still and are beautiful to watch run the pastures. There is always something to do or somewhere to go if YOU were "no good". Just as that there is ALWAYS somewhere for a "BROKE" horse to go besides the slaughterhouse. Slaughterhouses are inhumane desgusting and they need to be shut down. Greed is no exception the government can control exports of all kinds but to what lengths are we willing to go to to make them control this export??????????
I will probably receive some back lash for this comment however… there are sides to this issue that are not being addressed. My state does not allow for slaughter. Here is what has happened. Horses are being abandoned because people cannot afford to care for them. I read a story the other day about an abandoned horse that was found with it's brand cut out of its hip. Where I live right now you cannot even give a horse away. Hay prices went sky high. Now what is the lesser of the two evils? Do you allow for a horse to be humanely slaughtered euthanized or do you put people in a situation where they abandon a horse in an area where they hope it can graze and live? When you have no one to take on these animals and you have no way to be humane and put them down to keep them from being abandoned or starved to death you create an even more cruel environment. I do not like the thought of a good useful animal being put down but I can tell you I would rather see an animal put down humanely rather than dropped along side some meadow and starve or be eaten by the coyotes.
You know this is really funny to me because all that you people have time for is grip about horse slaughter. Well if you people would actually pull your heads out of your butts you would actually relize that horse slaughter is really good for the U.S. Things to consider about this would you rather see a horse straved to death or to see them taken care of properly and by the way have any of you ever thought why the horse market gets worse every year. Well I'll tell you why its cause all of you PETA people desided to ban horse slaughter. And by the way in many countries horse considered to be a delicuse to eat were I come from sure anit from the East end of the U.S. the way I look at it horses were put on this earth for two things to be worked and to put food on the dinner table and if you dont like that I can tell you where to stick it.
I hate slaughter horses!! I dont want kill the horses!! PLAESE!!! they don't want to lose the vauable bloodlines that these horses bring. if kill the horses then sometime they no many horses some poeple will reaily madalso i realiy mad. why japan want to eat the horses i cant understand!! I do not eat the horses NO WAY!! this horses are imoport good for tranning horses and joy ride the horses alone!!! this horses live all of the state never use the slaughter house.
The horses that race in the Kentucky Derby after they retire should not be slaughtered at all even if they break something. They should live a happy normal life in their retired years.But if the horse breaks a bone and if they can't fix it then they can be humanely euthanasied. Butif it can be fixed that is fine and they to can live a happy normal life in their retired years. People need to find a different way to make dog fooddog treats and human food.I am so againist this it needs to be fixed now!!!!!!!!!How can people even stand looking at them when they are alive one second and then their not. People need to step up and do something about this!!!!!! This has gone to far!!!I would be so happy if someone went and burned down every horse slaughter house.I don't even know how the horses even trust the killers.I want the horse slaughtering to be illegalto be banned and prohibittedforbitted.
After Ferdinand was slaughtered Japan faced a severe backlash from the racing industry. American stallions sent to Japan are subject to "buy backs" if they are no longer useful to the Japanese. Japan has to toe the line if they want the use of any American stallion. Don't think for a minute that no one is monitoring these stallions because they are. After Exceller and Ferdinand were slaughtered the racing industry will not tolerate slaughter of their champions. Any Japanese owner of an American Stud knows that sending that horse to slaughter will not be tolerated and they don't want to lose the valuable bloodlines that these horses bring.
This needs to stop! I lost my best friend from him being slaughtered and I went to an auction and had no horses but a huge barn and there where 20 horses and i came back home with 14 STOP HORSE SLAUGHTER
This NEEDS 2 stop now.
stop horse slaughter i am against it soon their wont be any more horses
i have a book and it told me and a hole buntch of others that theres bin 1000oooooooooooo horses that have been slauterd! trust me i know what its like! it not funny!i just wish it would stop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
if you think that is ok youre rong maybey just maybey they want to servive! think peopole think!!!!!!
Please! Ban exporting horses to Japan! It's horrible! Help stop this. I will try to help too this summer. I will post a link on my website too. zucchiniprotects.webs.com
Laura Thanks for your comment. We will be responding to it via email shortly.
the reason the racing industry sells horses to japan is all about $$$. it isnt about giving them a lovely retirment or weather or not somebody would love to give a retired champion a great home. its about the owners of the champion making money off it's genes by selling it to a stud in japan or wherever. The home does not matter its the money.its disgusting and the governement should step in and regulate the industry just like they regulate everything else in the country. They can control import and export of goods why not animals.
You could have PETA buy the horses. Give them away in some sort of raffle to the person who can best take care of each horse. Or if someone here can afford to buy a horse…


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