Prime Minister Harper's Toronto Minister

Watching CPAC replays of Prime Minister Harper's two press conferences at Rideau Hall and in Parliament outside the Prime Minister's Office. The minister responsible for the Greater Toronto Area is Minister of Finance Jim Flaherty. Wow! Two big portfolios handled by one man. Now, truth be told. Mr. Flaherty is very capable--Princeton grad, paid for law school by driving a cab, Ontario barrister, ministers of several Ontario Government ministries. So, onto the Throne Speech and the first Harper Government Budget in April 2006, and Child Care Credit in July 2006. On the Gas Tax, watch for how Minister Flaherty reacts to Mayor Miller's request of money for the Toronto Transit Commission. On Fiscal Imbalance and Ontario's Fair Share, watch for how Intergovernmental Affairs Minsiter Michael Chong reacts to Premier McGuinty. Watching Canadian politics is interesting.