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MPs, Tupperware and Mary Kay

The Direct Sellers Association of Canada (DSA) held a reception in 200 West Block…

by Mitchel Raphael on Thursday, November 26, 2009 3:42pm - 15 Comments

The Direct Sellers Association of Canada (DSA) held a reception in 200 West Block that featured tables filled with things Tupperware and Mary Kay products. Public Safetly Minister Peter Van Loan (left) with DSA president Ross Creber.

 

Speaker Peter Milliken.

 

Conservative Senate Leader Marjory LeBreton.

 

NDP MP Tony Martin.

 

NDP MP David Christopherson.

 

Bloc MP Nicole Demers (left).

 

Conservative MP James Lunney.

 

The glam Kenzie Potter, director of parliamentary affairs in government House Leader Jay Hill’s office.

 

 

Eric Bojm and Marlene Joly from Liberal MP Joyce Murray’s office.

 

The goods.

 

Food by Tulips & Maple.

 

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  • http://intensedebate.com/people/ScottFeschuk ScottFeschuk

    I want to issue a formal apology to all readers of Maclean's and macleans.ca.

    I am sorry. I am so, so sorry.

    I try to be funny. I do. I try my best. But then the Direct Sellers Association of Canada comes along, and Peter Milliken shows up to a Tupperware and cosmetics party in his elegant Speaker's attire, and there are meatballs and possibly ginsu steak knives, and I realize there is no way I can be as funny as these pictures.

    Again: so, so sorry.

    • http://intensedebate.com/people/Lord_Bob Lord Bob

      You know, the book on Milliken used to be that he was an honourable MP and a valuable public servant respected by all parties.

      I say "used to" because who could respect him after seeing him dress up for the telemarketers party?

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/WDM WDM

    The fact Peter Van Loan escaped your commentary, really does speak volumes about the all-out awesomeness of this entire pictoral.

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/Crit_Reasoning Crit_Reasoning

    What, no ShamWows? Just Tupperware and cosmetics?

    • http://intensedebate.com/people/WDM WDM

      The Slap Chop! party was next door. 5 minutes John Baird ran out with a handful of them, and miniature plastic versions of all Opposition members.

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/ScottFeschuk ScottFeschuk

    All the SlapChops were bought up by the PMO to "file" Colvin's warnings.

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/ScottFeschuk ScottFeschuk

    On a more serious note, I'm pretty sure the little Mary Kay teddy bear is making eyes at the Speaker of the House of Commons.

    • MJ Patchouli

      It DOES have a come-hither look, doesn't it?

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/jolyon jolyon

    Are those roast beef sandwiches? Whatever they are, they look freakin' delicious.

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/LynnTO LynnTO

    Can we do a caption war on the Milliken photo, please?

    "Great. Now my wife knows what I'll be getting her for Christmas this year. Way to spoil the surprise, guys."

    • http://intensedebate.com/people/ScottFeschuk ScottFeschuk

      Yes. Yes, we can. Please wander over to my blog where I've set one up.

  • John W.

    They go for the free food, no cooking, no dishes, no visa bills. Notice. Always a fair turnout of NDP MP's. Just sayin.

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/madeyoulook madeyoulook

    The Direct Sellers are just so pleased as punch with parliamentary democracy that they thought it would be nice to offer a party for those who toil in the halls of power. What? Marketing? Lobbying? Payback? Quid pro quo? Oh no. Not at all. Just fans of democracy. Yup. Big fans…

  • Claude

    I wish Feschuk would issue one of those "I try to be funny" apologies every time he writes something.

  • Garry Ford

    Some of the writers on this blog apparently have no concept of the direct selling (vs direct marketing) industry in Canada. Over 1,000,000 Canadians are engaged in this legitimate, entrepreneurial way of earning a partial or total income. The Direct Sellers Association works with the government members to effect a harmonious and cooperative relationship between the legislators and those who are subject to direct selling legislation. This reception is an opportunity for the DSA members to say thank you to MP's for their understanding of our industry and its contribution to the economy of Canada.

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