Stephen Harper: Budget Legislation

Of Harper Dept: Saying the far-reaching budget legislation is an unprecedented assault on Parliament, Rae said the government is becoming more and more like a dictatorship. Of Harper , he asked members of Parliament: Has he simply been corrupted by power?, according to The Star. And Harper took a shot at Rae, the Liberals interim leader. I notice the man who said he would never run for the permanent leadership of his party is now apparently prepared to accept it, which I guess proves, down in that corner of the House, lack of power can corrupt, Harper said to thunderous applause from the Conservative benches and oTTAWA Stephen Harper was likened to a dictator by the Liberals Bob Rae as the mood in the Commons heated up in advance of Wednesday s all-night voting session on the Conservatives hotly contested budget bill. The prime minister brushed aside the accusation, saying legislation to implement the March 29 budget is needed to protect the Canadian economy and create growth and jobs. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.