This speech was delivered in Alberta just now:

Today, for the first time in Canada’s 16 month history, a sitting Canadian Delegate and Prime Minister has undertaken an official state visit to another region.

The decision for me to visit another region both signalled a beginning and an end for Canada. It signalled a beginning to Canada’s reawakening from a long slumber into a vibrant region that has its internal house in order and that has finally, for the first time in its history, become relevant on the international scene.

This visit also signals an end for me personally. This first state visit to another region also signals an end to my term as Prime Minister and UN delegate to Canada. As I will be spending the night in Alberta, tomorrow, a new Delegate will take over in Canada.

When I made the decision to step down, and I formulated the idea of making Canada’s first official state visit to another region, the natural choice for the destination of the first international visit was clear.

No incident will better define my term as Canadian delegate in the realm of international relations than that of the Alberta civil war of a few months ago. Like many others in this region, I still recall that crisis very vividly. I recall the flood of refugee nations coming into Canada, members from all sides in the conflict asking Canada for help.

The Crisis showed both the very best and very worst side of our two regions. In Alberta, it showed how miscommunication and uncommon goals could quickly send a region into anarchy, despite the presence of an impressive array of capable member nations.

Yet, at the same time, it showed just how strong the resident nations of the region were in quickly putting aside their differences and animosities and turning the region around in such short order.

In Canada, at worst, it showed our complete inexperience in dealing with international situations. I remember my first few attempts at mediation and neutrality were disastrous. I recall being in Alberta, talking with your current delegate, both of us in awe at the spectacle of dozens of nations from four different regions filing into Alberta in a short period of time. We watched helplessly, as this region was literally a war zone controlled by forces from many non-resident nations.

At best though, thy crisis showed Canada’s ability to learn a little something about diplomacy and mediation. By the end of the crisis, Alberta had helped Canada figure out the main elements required to be a good international mediator and international citizen. These are lessons we learned well and continue to use in other crisis’ today. Canada will forever be thankful of the patience Alberta showed in allowing us to at least try to help Alberta resolve its disputes.

It is really unknown what role if any Canada played in helping calm tensions in Alberta. Personally, I think Alberta would have been fine without Canada’s meddling. Having said that, we in Canada appreciated the lessons it learned in Alberta, and were honoured to have been asked to help Alberta out in its hour of need.

The end result of the Alberta crisis, was the single-biggest turnaround I have ever seen in the history of Nation States. Alberta went from anarchistic war zone occupied by external forces to an exemplary and stable home-ruled democracy in a matter of weeks.

When we witness other regions fall into civil disarray, Alberta offers all such regions hope that no matter how bad things get, that a turnaround to a stable, democratic and free region is *always* within reach.

Indeed, Alberta is a shining beacon to all regions in Nation States. You have shown that through cooperation and reason, all regions, no matter how fractured or war torn, have the ability to control their own destinies and transform themselves into model regions of Nation States.

Outside of Canada there is no other region in Nation States that I have greater pride for. Alberta will always have a soft spot in my heart for its perserverence, its commitment to excellence under adversity and its outstanding achievement in government.

As my final official act as Prime Minister of Canada, I wish to officially salute the people and government of Alberta for its outstanding achievements over the last month. It has been an honour to have been able to witness the dramatic turnaround in fortunes in this region. Canada looks forward to watching Alberta continue to blossom both domestically and internationally.

On a personal note, I’d like to conclude these remarks by thanking your government, led by IM2, to allow me to finish off my term with a visit to your region. This is exactly how I wanted to end my term in office, and I am eternally grateful at having been given the chance to do so.

Lastly, thanks to everyone for showering me with products from the Big Rock Brewery. I’m partial to Kold myself and look forward to partkaing in a good brew (or six) while I am in your fine region. Let us spend the remainder of this evening tasting the best beer that Alberta has to offer

*raises his bottle of Kold for a toast*

To Alberta!

If anyone has any questions, I'd be delighted to answer them.

I'll also be making a policy announcement on these forums tomorrow prior to my departure from the region, so you can feel free to watch out for that one.

Just a quick question, are you planning to vist any other regions besides Alberta?

yes

This speech was delivered in Alberta just now.

Thank you all for the warm welcome I received yesterday. I had no idea I would be the recipient of such warmth and hospitality.

On day two of my visit to Alberta, I wish to unveil a grandiose vision that has been floating in the back of my mind for quite some time now.

Nation States if full of independent, sovereign regions who are related through a common link to the real life country of Canada. Whether it be the region of Canada, the region of Alberta, the region of Vancouver, or the region of the Maritimes, we can all trace our regional name and inspiration to the real life geographic entity known as Canada.

Given our common background and common inspiration, it is my belief that all pseudo-Canadian regions might benefit from forming a loose community, whereby we would all be able to exchange information of common interest, and discuss issues that are relevant to all regions of a Canadian origin.

It is with this idea in mind that I propose the creation of the Pan Canadian Community. To be hosted on the Canada regional off-site forums, I propose the creation of a section call "Pan-Canadian Community" where all Canadian regions could set up an embassy or consulate of sorts, and exchange information with other Canadian themed regions.

In essence, it would provide a common place where all Canadian themed regions could co-exist and discuss topics of importance, while each maintaining their separate regional identities. It is hoped that this community would create better relations between all Canadian themed regions.

Alberta is the first region to be invited into the Pan Canadian Community. I plan on going on a "whistle stop" tour of other Canadian themed regions, and letting them know of my vision of a Pan-Canadian Community of independent regions. It is my hope that the larger Canadian regions will all join the PCC and allow our respective regions to grow closer.

I invite Alberta's government to consider becoming the first region, along with the region of Canada, to join the PCC.

If Alberta wishes to join this regional community, please telegram me, or reply here, and I'll work on modifying our boards to create the PCC thread, and create Alberta's own forum within it.

In conclusion, I thank you all for your time and hospitality in allowing me to make my visit and make my remarks.

If anyone has any questions, I'll open the floor to them now.

IM2, delegate of Alberta, just made this statement:

Bweezystan,
Alberta and its citizens are proud to be one of the first members of the Pan Canadian Community. We look forward to working with our friends and neighbours in the rest of the Canadian Regions. Please let us know how we can assist you in the creation of this community. We will hold a special election to fill the new Ambassador position.

Again thank you for your help in our past struggles and good luck in all of your future endeavours.

Alberta will always stand shoulder to shoulder with Canada and its citizens

I will create the pan Canadian Forum, now that we have a member.

Very cool

I look forward to the eventual outcome.

Indeed. We look forward to the results.

It's nice to see that some regions don't loathe me :D

This telegram was personally delivered to The Collected Communities of Xicronous, the sitting delegate of Vancouver a few moments ago:

Hi there. I come to your region from Canada, where I am a former delegate, and emissary of good will to Canadian themed regions.

As you know, Nation States is full of independent, sovereign regions who are related through a common link to the real life country of Canada. Whether it be the region of Canada, the region of Alberta, the region of Vancouver, or the region of the Maritimes, we can all trace our regional name and inspiration to the real life geographic entity known as Canada.

Given our common background and common inspiration, it is my belief that all pseudo-Canadian regions might benefit from forming a loose community, whereby we would all be able to exchange information of common interest, and discuss issues that are relevant to all regions of a Canadian origin.

It is with this idea in mind that I propose the creation of the Pan Canadian Community. To be hosted on the Canada regional off-site forums, I propose the creation of a section called "Pan-Canadian Community" where all Canadian regions could set up an embassy or consulate of sorts, and exchange information with other Canadian themed regions.

In essence, it would provide a common place where all Canadian themed regions could co-exist and discuss topics of importance, while each maintaining their separate regional identities. It is hoped that this community would create better relations between all Canadian themed regions.

Alberta was the first region to be invited into the Pan Canadian Community earlier today. They accepted, and now have an embassy open on the Canada Forums. I plan on going on a "whistle stop" tour of other Canadian themed regions, and letting them know of my vision of a Pan-Canadian Community of independent regions. It is my hope that the larger Canadian regions will all join the PCC and allow our respective regions to grow closer.

I invite Vancouver's government to consider becoming a member of the PCC.

If you are interested in checking it out, the PCC is found on the Canada Forums at: http://invisionfree.com/forums/NationStates_Canada/

If you are interested in joining, feel free to Telegram me, and I'll set up Vancouver's own forum.

This morning, Bweezystan had the third largest gambling industry in Vancouver. This marked the first time ever that Bweezystan has ever been a top ten nation in any region.

Also, I now have an entourage. Stalin's Soviet Russia from Alberta is following along the great Canadian tour.

Today's planned stops include the Rockies, Victoria, BC, Calgary, Edmonton and any other BC/Alberta themed regions I can find.

Today, I took off for "Alberta Refugees" which is a region of one nation which hasn't been active in two weeks. Given that the region will soon die, I moved ahead to Victoria, a region of 5 nations. I left them the standard telegram about the PCC and invited them to join.

The Whistle Stop Tour has now stopped in British Columbia, where that region has been invited to join. They are another smaller region.

I left Victoria, and quickly stopped in Calgary and Edmonton, regions that are for all intents and purposes dead. I did hit the jackpot in the Rockies though. 53 nations there. I delivered my message publicly, to the founder and to the delegate. I will spend the night in high altitude before making a sweep across the prairies tomorrow.

Woke up this morning with the smallest Auto Industry in the Rockies.

Moved to the region of "the prairies" today. Another empty region.

This pan-canadian tour is rapidly turning into a bust. However, I'll soldier on...

I just rolled through the ghosttown that is the prairies. I visited the regions of Regina, Sasakatchewan, Manitoba, Winnipeg, and Manitoba Canada. None of them had more than three members.

I then went to Toronto, home of a single nation. Hamilton had 6 nations, but is password protected. However, I still sent their delegate my regards. I've stopped in Ontario for the time being, home of 21 nations.

Next, I plan on hitting the maritime region, then regions with "Canada" or "Canadian" in their name, followed by a concluding sweep through Quebec. I hope to be done in a few more days.

Bweezy is getting home sick :)

It's quite understandable why...did you read the anti-quebec garbage posted there?

I've decided to put an immediate end to the Cross Canada Tour.