Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the death of Farley Mowat

Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the death of Farley Mowat (1)

Rahvusvahelised uudised | 07 May 2014 | EWR

May 7, 2014
Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement after learning that celebrated Canadian author Farley Mowat had passed away:

“On behalf of the entire country, I extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Farley Mowat, who passed away recently at the age of 92.

“Mr. Mowat was a celebrated author, environmentalist, activist and Second World War Veteran, having served throughout Europe. One of Canada’s most widely read authors, he was a natural storyteller with a real gift for sharing personal anecdotes in a witty and endearing way. His literary works almost always reflected his deep love of nature and of animals.

“For his contributions to Canadian arts and culture, he was awarded many honours, including being made an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1981, in addition to receiving the Queen’s Golden and Diamond Jubilee Medals.

“Mr. Mowat will be remembered as a passionate Canadian. His legacy will live on in the treasure of Canadian literature he leaves behind, which will remain a joy to both new and old fans around the world.”

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the silly old blowhard.09 May 2014 10:40

The other side of Mowat's passionate Canadian nationalism was passionate anti-Americanism. It didn't flatter him.
His intellectual reach was like the River Platte -- a mile wide and an inch deep -- and couldn't penetrate the thinnest of veneers: Soviet Potemkin. His glowing description Siberia is embarrassing for its naivety.
I'd recommend his book "The boat that wouldn't float." It's amusing.
R.I.P. Farley, now that you're leaving us in peace.

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