Ontario + Quebec +The Maritimes = 66% of Canada's population.

In the Canadian political system, minority governments can only function with the confidence of the opposition - it is a Minority Government.

By deliberately playing partisan politics with his economic statement, Harper blew it - hoping that the Liberals, without a leader, would cave.

You watch BNN - the consensus was that at a time of crisis, Harper gave us nothing, chosing to advance future Tory election prospects instead.

And now he plays the equivalent of the Race Card - the Quebec Card.

Shame!