Smudge

Tell voters why your animal deserves to be nominated for the Cabinet
Maggie Smudge Zephyr firmly believes all animals should be entitled to perpetual naptime in a comfortable, safe environment. She also thinks humans could learn a thing or two from their pets.

Smudge was surrendered to her local shelter at the age of five, and knows first-hand the struggles abandoned animals face. She was placed in a foster home for two weeks, but spent nearly three months at the shelter before her adoption. When she arrived in her new home, Smudge was extremely anxious. Her visit to the vet was terrifying, as she clearly thought she was being returned to the shelter again. Luckily, once she realized she was here to stay, Smudge mellowed and instituted a serious 20-hour napping regimen, with occasional breaks for noms and snuggles.

Smudge strongly feels Canada would be a much stronger, happier nation if everyone just napped more. Who needs oil from the tar sands when you can just take a nap instead of driving somewhere? Furthermore, when it comes to healthcare, it is a proven scientific fact that snuggling with your pet lowers your blood pressure, so nap time should be mandatory for all Canadians. And, of course, while Smudge does enjoy nesting in her humans' bed, she also firmly believes everyone should be allowed to nap how they want. Prefer curling up under the kitchen table to 1000 thread-count sheets? Go for it!

Smudge urges you to vote in the federal election.

Finally, Smudge is the purrfect Minister of Naps cat-didate, because Zzzzzzzz...