J.D.M. Stewart
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Canadian history teacher, writer; author of 'Being Prime Minister' from @dundurnpress . Forthcoming: 'The Prime Ministers' from @sutherlandbooks
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Of course, I would serve.
Please appoint this man to the Senate! One of the most genuine and consistently positive voices speaking about Canada. Thank you
@jdmstewart1
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There is a lot of weird discourse happening in 🇨🇦 & around the world right now. You cannot be a bystander. Stand up for truth, science, tolerance, informed opinion, and civil discourse. Fight with words and arguments. A just society does not happen on its own. Educate your kids.
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@PierrePoilievre
calling this "a coalition attack on our freedom and our country," is a great example of misinformation, not to mention utter BS. The way to win back respect for politicians is to stop this kind of crap.
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This is a passport that has erased Canadian culture and history. Replaced by generic images that ignore our past and shared experiences as a country. But this is typical of the Trudeau government which does not value history.
Our passport is recognized around the world, and the new design unveiled today reflects our country and our shared values.
Service Canada stands ready to launch this new booklet this summer, and I look forward to seeing it delivered into the hands of Canadians.
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One of the things the reaction to Gordon Lightfoot's death shows is that Canadian arts and culture matter. They bind us and give us commonality and shared identity. #🇨🇦. We need more of this.
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✅ Elected.
One former PM told me the three highest callings are the clergy, teaching, and running for public office. Our Mom is happy she got two of three. Good luck, Don today in Toronto -St. Paul's! (I knew those days when you saw me watching the Parliamentary Channel would pay off!)
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A lot of people across the Dominion will be waking up to some stunning news today. The new Honourable member for Toronto-St. Paul's will be Don Stewart! Incredible win! Well done, bro.
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@gmbutts
people need to remember the difference between politics and people. You may disagree w/ Gerry or anyone in politics but people serving are dedicated and make sacrifices that you don't even know about. Respect, compassion and gratitude need to a part of our dialogue.
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@AndrewScheer
is not only not attending any
#climatestrikecanada
he has also tweeted NOTHING about a movement that has taken the world's attention today. Breathtaking in its ignorance of world affairs. Wow.
#elxn43
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A few notable prime ministers who were teachers before becoming PM (post secondary included): Robert Borden, Arthur Meighen, Lester B. Pearson,
@JustinTrudeau
. Good luck to all teachers returning to classes this week. Important job!
#LabourDay
#edu
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This feed is featuring a Canadian war painting each day. Worth a follow.
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We're rockin' it in US History today, deconstructing lyrics from
@HamiltonMusical
(Cabinet Battle
#1
). Kids really into it! (and me).
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Easily my personal favourite of Brian Mulroney, thumbing through a copy of my book, Being Prime Minister. Always gracious with his time for Canadians.
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By the way, having 35 kids in an online course is absurd. Online courses require tons of contact time between teacher and student to build relationships. Unless you want a student doing what is effectively a correspondence course, this set up will fail kids.
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Nice to see the
@TorontoArgos
on the front page of the
@TorontoStar
. This is the team's 150th year. Would be great if we rallied around them as a city and cheered them on. God knows we could use a little civic spirit and fun!
#Argos
#DoubleBlue
#cfl
@CFL
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Being Prime Minister.
PM Paul Martin in hallway with Liberal party president Michael Eizenga, 2006.
Photo: Dave Chan
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Noting the very American phrase to be "running for prime minister/president" rather than leader of the party. More creeping Americanization here in the great Dominion. 🇨🇦
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1. It's not his summer home.
2. All PMs have spent time there and enjoy it. Especially
@stephenharper
who said he would love to retire there.
3. The National Capital Commission decides how the money is spent.
4. Stupid comments like this are why 24 Sussex was allowed to crumble.
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She is a national treasure.
Is any pundit as good as
@ChantalHbert
? Stunning insights, quick on her feet, funny and clever.
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Take note, Canada🇨🇦. The world still values and has not forgotten our contributions to fighting Nazism and fascism in the Second World War. These remarks today from European Commission president
@vonderleyen
in
@OurCommons
#Democracy
#cdnpoli
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Old passport: Vimy Ridge
New passport: Kids swimming!
Inspired.
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"Canada has been the inspiration of my life." Laurier has been my hero for a long time. Let's always remember his lessons and continue to make Canada the best it can be.
One hundred years ago,
#WilfridLaurier
died. Some 5 days later, 50,000 people lined the streets of Ottawa as hundreds of dignitaries and prominent figures from across the country followed the funeral procession.
@CdnHeritage
@CanMusHistory
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One former PM told me the three highest callings are the clergy, teaching, and running for public office. Our Mom is happy she got two of three. Good luck, Don today in Toronto -St. Paul's! (I knew those days when you saw me watching the Parliamentary Channel would pay off!)
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This is a national embarrassment. The proper course of action would be to update the site, not erase it. Canadians in general, and teachers in particular who use this material, should be up in arms.
Canada’s nat’l
@LibraryArchives
has erased website feature
#FirstAmongEquals
honouring all of Canada’s first 22 prime ministers as "redundant" and "offensive."
Terse notice from mgt said material scrubbed, refused further comment.
@Leslie_Weir
#cdnpoli
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Worn out twitter phrases:
"Didn't have that on my bingo card."
"Tell me without telling me."
"This."
"Breaking."
And so on.
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For those who read le français, an excellent article here by
@kick1972
bemoaning lack of French language skills for Mary Simon. "Two things can be true at the same time."
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Interested to know more about Canada's prime ministers from
@LibraryArchives
? Good luck to ya!
The website has been taken down, as noted by
@mindingottawa
This is extremely troubling for those who value Canada's history, free speech, & prefer not to live in Orwell's universe.
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One of the things I would encourage newspapers to do in their coverage of the Order of Canada recipients, is to highlight those working out of the spotlight, rather than focusing on the famous athletes or personalities.
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We lost one of the most interesting and accomplished prime ministers today. I'm very saddened, indeed. My sympathies to all of the Mulroney family. I'll have more to say later.
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After 30 years of teaching, 22 of them at Bishop Strachan School, I am moving on from the profession I adore to expand my horizon & embrace new opportunities. My passion for sharing Canadian history, peppered with my own insights, wisdom and occasional wit will continue.
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On Wilfrid Laurier Day I am happy to announce that
@sutherlandbooks
will be publishing my next book in 2025. It will be the first history of Canada's prime ministers in 25 years!
I am very excited to give a fresh & lively interpretation of our leaders and tell stories of our past
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Letter from Prime Minister Mackenzie King asking about the habits of Prime Minister Wilfrid Laurier.
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Money well spent by
@CanadasHistory
this full page ad in the Globe. I couldn't agree more.
The organization wrote to all of Canada's ministers of education. I would love to see what the responses were.
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“Talking to Clark, you are struck by his candor, his grave natural courtesy, and — something I’ve never remarked before in a politician — his almost total lack of ego.”
--Sandra Gwyn, Saturday Night Magazine, 1976
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The Red Ensign, under which Canada fought two wars, is not a hate symbol,
@antihateca
,
@BernieFarber
. See what the Canadian Encyclopedia has to say about it.
Fed-funded "values" guide for kids calls Red Ensign hateful, names Conservative Party
@CPC_HQ
as infiltrated by racists, tells schoolchildren to denounce classmates who speak up for Trump or "problematic" politicians.
#cdnpoli
@HonAhmedHussen
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It's been said a few times and it's true. If the Conservatives did this, people would be freaking out.
”Can you confirm whether or not we will get a budget?”
PM
@JustinTrudeau
: “We are focused very much on getting us through this global pandemc.”
#deficit
#debt
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In my view, it's hard to believe the Prime Minister of Canada does not wish the nation a happy Victoria Day. I know the issues but it's not all about one angle or one period in time.
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Happy birthday to Sir John A. Macdonald. Today's his 205th birthday. Remarkable politician. For all his flaws, a man of his times, he was also a great leader who helped to build this Great Dominion.
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Today is the anniversary of the death (1992) of journalistic and Canadian icon Barbara Frum. Many of us grew up with her, watching her on CBC's The Journal. So, not a surprise that the Maclean's obit of her was titled "A death in the family." RIP, Ms Frum.
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Of course they never said that, as you know. They said it should not be mandatory. While we're at it, Mr. Goldstein, when was the last time you were in a classroom? Further to that, if you think students are not missing their teachers and vice versa, maybe call a kid tomorrow.
COVID-19 has exposed, once and for all, the Luddite thinking of Ontario teacher unions that all learning must be done in a classroom, where all students are physically present in a school, with a teacher in front of them. Time to join the 20th century, let alone the 21st.
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How many people commenting on Egerton Ryerson, protesting him, etc., actually know anything about the man, his convictions, beliefs, morals, achievements, failures? I mean really understand him? I'm going to venture that number is exceedingly small.
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Surreal and satisfying moment for first-time author. Signed copies of my book, just out today
@typebooks
. Available at your fave bookseller from
@dundurnpress
.
#BeingPrimeMinister
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This is actually a big deal. When we use our history in public places, we help to build a sense of identity. Removing it from the passport was regrettable. This move is smart. Also a surprise given the anti-history inclination of the current government.
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Lots on the twitter machine in the past few weeks about the importance of studying history. Having committed my life's work to this premise, I obviously agree. Schools should be encouraging the study of humanities as much as STEM.
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Pierre Trudeau's death 20 years ago today: hard to see that kind of reaction ever happening again in this country. He had plenty of dissenters but legions who liked or at least respected him. Millions literally came of age during his time in office.
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A constitutional monarchy. And I'm okay with it.
Why in 2021 is a Canadian Prime Minister, the leader of a
#G7
nation, still reporting to a
#Queen
who doesn't live in his country and has never lived in his country?
#JuliePayette
#JustinTrudeau
#Canada
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This is tragic. Our school once hosted a citizenship ceremony with
@inclusion_ca
. It was a tremendous moment for all involved. How do we reverse this decision?
Public swearing of citizenship oath required since 1947 will end on July 1st
#CanadaDay
. In legal notice
@CitImmCanada
said qualified applicants will be able to swear allegiance to Canada by clicking box on gov’t website.
#cdnpoli
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Paul Martin tells a great story about his Mom in his memoirs.
Upon meeting Mackenzie King for the fist time, she says, “My husband thinks you’re a very great man.”
“And what do you think, Mrs Martin? The PM asks.
“I’m going to take some convincing.”
#MothersDay
#cdnpoli
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The mileage I've got in Civics class from this quote by
@nenshi
in
@marcusbgee
's column is something else! A student just quoted it in my parent-teacher interviews!
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Prime Minister Paul Martin (2003-2006).
This is the last in the prime ministers' portrait series.
Unveiled in 2015. Appropriately pictured in the House of Commons, which he held in high regard.
Artist: Paul Wyse
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Lotta good memories wrapped up in there.
My family owned an iconic restaurant, Bens Deli, in Montreal for 100 years. This is Leonard Cohen entering its doors in 1965. What a beautiful picture and legacy.
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This poll is another piece of evidence of the need for comprehensive history education, including the successes and failures of its leaders. We don't know much. It's all name recognition.
Who do Canadians think was their greatest prime minister? Pierre Trudeau is the nostalgic choice of Liberals. Stephen Harper is the modern choice of Conservatives. And a lot don't know. Full breakdown:
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Happy Victoria Day! I've seen a number of accounts wishing Canadians well on this day, but not one of the country's federal leaders has yet posted Victoria Day wishes.
#victoriaday2024
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"The waters of the English Channel and the winds of the Normandy coast have erased the footprints these men left in Juno Beach. But not even the great tides of time can wash away the deep impressions they have made in our national memory, and in the chronicle of the free world."
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Didn't the PA announcer at Jarry Park gloriously announce his name? Anyone remember being there?
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Would rather hold and own a book, thanks. By the way, if everyone adopted your philosophy, there would be no more new books in the world.
It is NOT necessary to pay for books.
The Internet is free reading if you know where to look.
10 websites containing millions of books & documents.
[ 🔖 Save them ]🧵
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Loved hearing the kid on
@metromorning
this morning saying the first thing she would eat after Ramadan ended was poutine. Love this country.
#EidMubarak
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"At its heart, 'Who Killed Canadian HIstory?' is a lament for a country that has turned its back on itself. A country that for no good reason decided that its past was not worth the effort to understand."
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Gordon Lightfoot is among our greatest Canadians. He told our stories. 🇨🇦
Rest in peace, sir.
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Referring to Youppi! as a legendary Habs' mascot is like saying Gary Carter was a legendary
@Mets
player.
Legendary Habs mascot Youppi! is 1st from Canadian-based team to receive honour
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Much appreciated note from Rt. Hon Brian Mulroney on the publication of
#BeingPrimeMinister
. Mr. Mulroney has always been a class act, and I hope he enjoys the book.
#cdnpoli
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In today's Globe Books section. New from me on the need for academics to write about our prime ministers.
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I've been thinking about Brian Mulroney & his place in the history classes of the country. I always taught him in Gr. 10 Canadian history. But I suspect not many other teachers are. He was a consequential prime minister and should be a part of what students learn.
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1. This 11 year old boy is upset that L.B. Pearson said Red Kelly was as good as Gordie Howe. "Just because you are for Toronto..."
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I'll be on
@TheAgenda
with
@spaikin
tonight discussing my book
#BeingPrimeMinister
from
@dundurnpress
. 8:00pm. Tune in!
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Straight down the middle every time (and no Mitchell Sharp to disturb his game). Great pic.
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When a different Trudeau met a different British rocker. Here's PET with John Lennon and Yoko Ono in December 1969. The story of this great photo by Peter Bregg is in
#BeingPrimeMinister
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Today is Mackenzie King's birthday (1874), born in Berlin, Ontario. Few students learn about him now, despite the fact he was Canada's longest -serving PM, including leading 🇨🇦 through the Second World War. He will get his due in my new book 'The Prime Ministers' coming in 2025.
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@OTDCanMilHis
That's like saying postage stamps are just to mail letters. They're also cultural items.
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Excellent piece here by
@AKimCampbell
and Viggo Mortensen about leveraging and promoting Canadian culture. "Culture is critical." Couldn't agree more.
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Smart.
Trudeau made pointed remarks today about Erin O’Toole and his refusal to require vaccination of Conservative candidates. He also went after anti-vax protestors outside this event, saying they jeopardize others.
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Brian Mulroney's state funeral was filled with music, tears, a few laughs, and reflections on his legacy as a prime minister and family man. It was clear to see the latter was the glory of his life.
#RIP
Mr. Mulroney. 🇨🇦
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Here is one of my favourite Boris Spremo photos. Captures the insouciance of Trudeau and behind the scenes humanity of job.
#cdnpoli
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Among other things that Jack Todd nails here, is that sports on TV (particularly hockey) have become nearly unwatchable due to the incessant gambling ads. They're unseemly. I hope for legislation to ban these ads. Gambling can be addictive and players as shills is pathetic.
My column, in case you missed it: the hypocrisy of the leagues pushing gambling.
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Join me on Saturday morning on CBC Radio as I contribute to live coverage of Brian Mulroney's state funeral. I will be in studio with the superb Susan Bonner. Radio coverage begins at 10:30am on your local station across the Dominion.
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My family has told me I cannot keep trotting out this quotation from Sir John A Macdonald. But I'm doing it again because it was never more evident than in this by-election!
"Elections are like horse races. You can tell more about them when the results are in."
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Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson (1963-1968)
Perfect for a Sunday afternoon. He was as likeable a man as we have ever had in the office. Humane and self deprecating. Pearson titled this portrait The Sloucher
Portrait unveiled in 1968.
Artist: Hugh Mackenzie
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Many will recall Reese Fallon, the student from Malvern who lost her life to a gunman in 2018. My daughter knew her & just graduated from the school. I am so honoured & proud that she was the recipient of this award. Following the example set by Reese is important for all of us.
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Still the best remarks by a prime minister on D-Day. Paul Martin on June 6, 2004.
"The waters of the English Channel and the winds of the Normandy coast have erased the footprints these men left in Juno Beach. But not even the great tides of time can wash away the deep impressions they have made in our national memory, and in the chronicle of the free world."
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I got my pen out. Saturday's Globe.
A history of Canadian prime ministers in times of crisis
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Can someone explain to me how problems with the production of vaccines is any one government's fault? I don't get it. The contracts were signed. Great. Did people think that 2 billion doses were just going to get made right away with no hiccups at all? Do people blame govt's?
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My father is a resident in one of the worst-hit long term care facilities. This is his story.
'We were kept in the dark’ - life in a long-term care facility during the COVID-19 outbreak
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John Allemang wrote this of John Turner on his 80th birthday. One of the best pieces you will read about him.
True Grit /via
@globeandmail
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My letter in today's Globe addressing
@JustinTrudeau
's eating of a chocolate bar in the House of Commons.
#cdnpoli
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