Canadians talk funny, eh?

Canada has more than its fair share of unique, only-in-Canada words. For example, words like loonie, tuque, double double, and even washroom have unique, Canadian meanings.
 
Using the sites listed below (and others) can you explain what these words mean?
 
  • Anorak
  • Beaver Tail
  • Chesterfield
  • Damper Dogs
  • Deke
  • Tuque
  1. The Great Canadian Word, Unique Phrases and Words of Canada
  2. Casselman's Canadian Food Words
  3. English Canadian Words, eh?
  4. My Canada Includes Tourtière
  5. Hockey Pucks
  6. Canadian Slang. Don't use some of these words since there's a few that are "colorful."
Having figured out the meaning of these words, your challenge is simple. Write a paragraph that has up to 100 uniquely Canadian words as few standard English words as possible. When you have done this, translate this paragraph into standard English. This assignment is due at the end of class.
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