OTTAWA -- CBC chairman Guy Fournier has resigned his post after finding himself in deep doo-doo for making bizarre comments on bestiality and bowel movements.

Heritage Minister Bev Oda confirmed in the House of Commons yesterday that Fournier had resigned and will be replaced by someone who reflects the position's importance.

Fournier incorrectly claimed in a magazine article that men in Lebanon are permitted to have sex with animals "as long as they are female. Doing the same thing with male beasts can result in the death penalty."

During an interview aired on a popular Radio-Canada television show last Sunday, Fournier sang the praises of a good "poop." He said the pleasure of a bowel movement is longer-lasting and more frequent than sex, and suggested it's as heretical to do a crossword on the pot as it would be to read a newspaper whilst making whoopee.

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