Just what Canada DOES NOT NEED: More Harpernomics

As economy falters, Stephen Harper offers more restraint: Goar

Harper dismisses any possibility of a recession just like he did in 2008.

If you have a sense of déjà vu as Canada’s 42nd general election approaches, there is a reason.

Here is what then-finance minister Jim Flaherty said in 2008 as the economy started to wobble. “We are well positioned to weather this period of global uncertainty. Canada’s economic fundamentals are solid.” Here is what Finance Minister Joe Oliver said last week as the economy shrank for its fourth consecutive month. “We’re not in a recession. We don’t believe we will be in a recession.”

Here is what Stephen Harper said in 2008. “This country will not go into recession next year and will lead the G7 countries.” Here is what the prime minister said last weekend. “Every expert in the world thinks that this country is going to grow as the year goes on and has some of the best prospects looking forward.”

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