Harper attacks Canada

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today launched his latest attack on the Senate, following up on threats he made during his appearance before the senate earlier this year.

Senator Munson: Prime Minister, welcome. I cannot help myself; once a reporter, always a reporter. You suggested in French that there would be political consequences if the Senate said no to an eight-year term.

As you know, we are studying the proposed accountability act and Senate reform in a serious way and there may be amendments. It may take some time and it is serious work. There are critics who believe you would like nothing better than to fight an election on the backs of the Senate.

Mr. Harper: Well, do not give me the opportunity.

Senator Munson: There will be political consequences then.Thursday September 7, 2006 – Senate Committee on Senate Reform

Harper claims that he’s interested in improving Canada’s democracy.

Nothing could be farther from the truth, demonstrated by Harper’s own actions.

Stephen Harper thumbed his nose at our democracy by secretly negotiating a cabinet seat for former Liberal David Emerson, mere hours after the votes were counted on January 23rd, without requiring that Emerson get a real mandate from his constituents.

Harper isn’t interested in democracy but does want to change Canada, fundamentally, using the United States model as the mirror image he’d like to see reflected in Canada. Canadians ought not to sleep walk into supporting Harper’s vision. Properly informed, I am certain they will reject such a vision.

Harper doesn’t want democracy, he wants a presidency.