Six years after a panel of business leaders recommended ways to make Canada more competitive, the government has moved backward rather than forward in some key areas
Pierre Blouin’s memorable quote
Industry Minister Tony Clement turned up at a waiting podium just now and, after taking a few moments to build the drama, announced that BHP Billiton bid for PotashCorp does not constitute a “net benefit” for Canada. Seems BHP Billiton will have 30 days to resubmit, should it so desire.
In this moment, Tweeting Tony is quite possibly the most powerful man in Ottawa
Apparently distressed by a report that a decision on Potash now rests with the Prime Minister, the Industry Minister asserts his independence.