February 14, 2004

Thank you, Player One

from today’s Star -


Why fire someone when a simple thank-you will suffice?

The ruling Liberals have ousted former Tory cabinet minister Al Leach from his post as vice-chair of GO Transit, the only GO board member who didn't get an extension to his posting.

He wasn't officially fired, or even told goodbye. He was merely given a three-paragraph letter that says "thank you" twice and speaks of his service to the board in past tense."I am writing you to thank you for your contributions to the GO Transit Board," wrote Transportation Minister Harinder Takhar in a letter dated Jan. 28.

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Posted by Patrick at February 14, 2004 01:33 PM