Harper reaches out to opposition parties, focus now on economy
Stephen Harper has asked the Governor General for some time which she granted, and promises to use the time to focus on the economy with an invitation for the opposition parties to work with him. The choice is now up to opposition leaders. They can come to the table with some constructive ideas and all parties can work on a budget during this economic crisis or they can push forward with a power grab that will be exposed for what it is if they refuse to get on with the work they were elected to do. We do not need partisan games. We need ideas that will allow us to put together a stimulus package and appropriate budget for Canadians in need. It is time for MPs to put their individual political interests aside for the good of this country.
-Darryl
Harper speaks after meeting with the GG:
"It's the opportunity to work in the next six weeks on these measures, and I invite all the opposition parties, especially those that have a responsibility to the whole of Canada, to work with us, to inform us of their detailed position and we will be there to listen,"
"The government is more than willing to have that kind of dialogue with the other parties. I want to hear their suggestions."
"Obviously we have to do some trust-building here on both sides."
