Thursday, January 28, 2010

Progressive Canadian Party opposes prorogation

The Progressive Canadian Party (who knew?) issued a news release on Monday criticizing the PM's decision to prorogue parliament. The PCP is led by former Mulroney cabinet minister Hon. Sinclair Stevens.

Prime Minister Harper is acting like a ‘King of Olde’
Since gaining minority power four years ago Prime Minister Stephen Harper, through his actions, has demonstrated a lack of understanding of the difference between our country and the U.S.A. Canada is a Parliamentary democracy while the U.S. is a Presidential system. A large part of our problems with Mr. Harper is that he chooses, according to the circumstances of the moment, to rule like a King or like a President in the U.S. model.
Unfortunately, this party does not take a position on electoral system reform. Wonder how they're ever going to have their voices heard in Parliament?

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