Yes I was surprised to see the Conservative party emblem prominent at Belleville Zwick's park Canada day festivities. In my naivety, I think of Canada Day as a day free of politics.
Of course, I should not be surprised. Belleville's smart businesses contributed to the event and were given recognition. Both business and politics depend on brand name recognition. It would make more sense to be surprised that the Liberals, NDP, and Green Party were not present -- and they were not present.
The next four years will be about who missed opportunities and who did not. Darryl Kramp, M.P. for PEH was at Canada day celebrations obviously enjoying himself with a crew preparing free hotdogs and watermelon. Since the days of Rome and much before, bread and circuses have made politicians popular. This weekend the Conservative Party was building a connection between celebrating Canada and the party. If the Liberals have presented themselves as the 'big red tent,' the Conservatives at Zwick's park were 'the big white tent.' Let the campaigning begin.
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