When the US declares a 'War on Poverty', do you also assume that the Pentagon deploys a three-star general to plan and carry out a shock-and-awe campaign against rural and inner-city communities?

When Canada appoints a 'Minister of Finance', does she have to be a Protestant clergymember? Does she lead prayer ceremonies? Does she sanctify wine and holy water? Does one of her duties involve feeding a congregation with only two loaves and five loonies?