"The New Ontario Government" Says "We Must Engage in Respectful Dialogue/Conversation" and Other Risible Examples from the Ontario Lib-Speak Style Book

This is the kind of stuff that's supposed to get 'em re-elected (and, there being no dynamic Conservative leadership to oppose them, will likely do just that):

The style and tone of the new government includes a “can-do attitude” and “rousing enthusiasm,” according to the memo obtained by The Canadian Press. 

Speeches should incorporate about 10 per cent of French, “personal anecdotes/stories (i.e. family history)” and the use of “active language — bold and direct.” 

The government “likes to wrap speeches with ‘thank you and meegwetch” — or “thank you” in Algonquin _ something Wynne has been doing since she became the Liberal leader. 

Other recurring phrases include “I’d like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional territory of xxxx (at the start of most speeches)” — another sentence the premier uses frequently. 

Do not forget: the preferred style includes short sentences and “limited use of contractions.”

And a hearty "thank you and meegwetch, " to you, Liberals. Please "excuse me" while I go and "throw up," a reaction that "can't" be helped.