The fact that a strong majority of Canadians believe that their federal government is systematically conducting large portions of the people’s business in secret should be cause for great concern, not just for Prime Minister Stephen Harper but also for those who worry about a creeping cynicism over the political process.

The Federal Court could take another six months to make a decision on the Parliamentary Budget Office’s high-profile battle with the government over its legislative mandate, but some are concerned that the interim PBO, Parliamentary Librarian Sonia L’Heureux, could withdraw the Federal Court application before then, killing the unprecedented reference.

Stephen Harper has brought down the hammer on democracy. He treats his MPs like trained seals, stifling debate and refusing to let them speak their views on controversial issues. But what else would you expect from such a notorious control freak? No wonder his caucus is revolting. Good for them!

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