Anyone with half a brain knows that the only way Stephen Harper can balance the 2015 budget is on the backs of ordinary Canadians

Prime Minister Stephen Harper addresses a news conference to announce support to preserve the heritage of the city, Tuesday, Dec.16, 2014 in Quebec City. (Jacques Boissinot/THE CANADIAN PRESS)

‘Dramatically lower oil prices’ won’t stop balanced budget, Harper says

Stephen Harper insists his government will post a surplus next year even with dramatically lower oil prices, a strong expression of confidence from the Prime Minister that comes as private sector economists express growing doubt that Ottawa will climb out of deficit next year.

Speaking at a Quebec City event in which he announced $35.7-million for heritage sites, Mr. Harper said he is certain the federal government will return to surplus next year.