From the "No, that didn't actually happen, did it?" file:

Okay, so today I (finally) got the Exemption Certificate from the Government of Canada so that I can legally have my pipes. Yes, the ones that I bought 4-5 months ago. Those ones.

Basic sequence of events:

Forms filled out and submitted.
Nothing.
Call to see if they sent the Certificate.
They say they have. Registered mail, no less.
I still receive nothing.
It is politely suggested that perhaps I haven't received it as it was not sent.
They decide that perhaps I'm not getting my registered mail, and so say they will send it again via "regular" mail.
Today, I get a registered mail pickup card in the mail.
Checking the envelope, it was sent June 22nd.

I guess I can't complain, as I did end up getting the thing.... but sweet fucking Christ... I can't believe these are the bafoons running our Goddamned counrty....