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Don't judge until you hear what our PM has to say about the D-Day invasion of Norway...
PM mistakenly recalls D-Day invasion of Norway
CTV.ca News Staff
Prime Minister Paul Martin is not afraid to rewrite Canada's military history. At least, that's how it appeared when he spoke to soldiers on Wednesday.
Addressing troops at CFB Gagetown outside Fredericton, N.B., Martin was recalling Canada's contribution to the 1944 liberation of Europe.
"Sixty years ago, Canadians were working alongside their British and American allies planning for the invasion of Norway and the liberation of Europe," Martin said without batting an eye.
In fact, the slip-up seemed to cause little stir throughout the room, even though it is a famous fact of history that Normandy, not Norway, was the scene of the famous landings.
Then, a few minutes later, Martin underscored his point.
"Today, it is every bit as important that Canada step forward -- just as we did during the invasion of Norway," he said.
Despite a distinction of at least 1,000 kilometres and two national identities, Martin's gaffe again went largely unacknowledged.
There were whispered murmurs among the prime minister's aides.
Martin's visit to CFB Gagetown -- the latest stop on a countrywide campaign-style swing -- was the first by a Prime Minister. In his speech, Martin went on to outline his military priorities.
"The purpose of today was to put the role our armed services play, domestically and internationally, into context," he said.
Don't judge until you hear what our PM has to say about the D-Day invasion of Norway...
PM mistakenly recalls D-Day invasion of Norway
CTV.ca News Staff
Prime Minister Paul Martin is not afraid to rewrite Canada's military history. At least, that's how it appeared when he spoke to soldiers on Wednesday.
Addressing troops at CFB Gagetown outside Fredericton, N.B., Martin was recalling Canada's contribution to the 1944 liberation of Europe.
"Sixty years ago, Canadians were working alongside their British and American allies planning for the invasion of Norway and the liberation of Europe," Martin said without batting an eye.
In fact, the slip-up seemed to cause little stir throughout the room, even though it is a famous fact of history that Normandy, not Norway, was the scene of the famous landings.
Then, a few minutes later, Martin underscored his point.
"Today, it is every bit as important that Canada step forward -- just as we did during the invasion of Norway," he said.
Despite a distinction of at least 1,000 kilometres and two national identities, Martin's gaffe again went largely unacknowledged.
There were whispered murmurs among the prime minister's aides.
Martin's visit to CFB Gagetown -- the latest stop on a countrywide campaign-style swing -- was the first by a Prime Minister. In his speech, Martin went on to outline his military priorities.
"The purpose of today was to put the role our armed services play, domestically and internationally, into context," he said.
