The PM announced today that "Canada's New Government" (cringe) is initiating the transfer of land expropriated for the construction of Mirabel airport some 35 years ago back to the affected families (despite some Mohawk land claims still pending for the same land). I was impressed at how politically correct he was during the official announcement, but he let loose and generously derided Trudeau and Liberals in general during the ensuing Q&A.
One of the questions he was asked was to confirm if this meant that the government was closing the door on Mirabel airport for good. Harper replied (paraphrased): "Some think that in 40 years we will need to expand this airport again. The only thing I know for sure is that in 40 years, I'll be dead" to which the audience chuckled.
His self-deprecating humour resonates with his audience and is a respectable trait. However, I am not much of a fan of his brazen desire to rub every single genie-bottle (that the Liberals managed to cork despite the PR cost of the occasional scandal required to get it accomplished) that he can get his cold little fingers on.
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