Day 2 - 307 -- An Historic National Day

A new prime minister was sworn in today -- the son of a former prime minister. PM Justin PJ Trudeau took the oath of office along with his cabinet. Whether one voted for that party or not, the history in the day has been huge. This cabinet is 50% women, and visibly represents the diversity of our nation in culture, ability and regions represented. I couldn't help but feel proud to have a cabinet that clearly represented the diversity of MPs elected by Canadians across the nation. For the first time, big screens and bleachers were set up on the grounds of Rideau Hall for citizens to watch the ceremony occurring inside the building. The area was filled with people -- while many others (like me) watched the streaming video online.

This event brought reflections on this nation and the many ways in which it remains connected -- no small feat being the second largest nation (land mass) in the world. Given my family history, that did bring me to the world of transportation. The longest continuous highway in the world runs from St. John's, Newfoundland to Victoria, British Columbia -- the trans-Canada highway. The song chosen for today goes back even further, telling one part of the nation-building history. Enjoy!

The Canadian Railroad Trilogy -- Gordon Lightfoot