Sorry for the hiatus. Was just off thinking about life, freedom, women and language for a bit.
Think I missed my slot though.
After all, one does need a break now and again: I can't be on the internet TWENTY-FOUR/SEVEN can I?
With regards to Montreal, no it wasn't a wind-up (unless I was on the receiving end), but it was a few years ago.
Any Canadians online to give us a more up-to-date picture? I know some elements of the population had a campaign there to get all the English translations removed from road signs, and there was some talk of being a state independent from the rest of Canada, prompting many to hang up the Maple Leaf in their houses to show support for a united country.
Perhaps viewed in context the ATC idea didn't sound as foolhardy as we find it.