"I've never seen the leader of a Conservative party, certainly not Bob Stanfield, certainly not Joe Clark, lie — I choose the word deliberately — the way Mr. Harper has," Broadbent said.

The former NDP leader, who helped negotiate Monday's deal between the New Democrats and the Liberals with the support of the Bloc Québécois, said Harper also lied when he said the three opposition leaders refused to sign their agreement in front of a Canadian flag because Gilles Duceppe, a Quebec sovereigntist, objected.

In fact, there were at least two flags present at Monday's signing ceremony, as well as a painting of the Fathers of Confederation.

From MACLEANS:

"Again, a few moments ago, Prime Minister Stephen Harper lashed out at Stéphane Dion in QP for somehow failing to give the maple leaf pride of place at the Liberal/NDP/Bloc coalition’s Monday evening signing ceremony. Our flag was, of course, on display, as the photographic record proves, but Harper now says it was “off to the side.” (Shame!)

digital media tree is now my place to turn to for Canadian politics!

I find it striking that Harper's quotes are the opposite of any form of truth
- zach (guest) 12-03-2008 11:05 pm

and the gifs have been so glamorous
- zach (guest) 12-03-2008 11:06 pm

I checked out the Toronto Sun for a laugh, and found a dead link to a video of Don Cherry opining on a potential coalition government. I WANT TO WATCH THAT! but it doesn't work.
- L.M. 12-04-2008 12:35 am

This is sort of odd, according to this Globe report on Harper's speech tonight:

Mr. Harper is expected to meet with Governor-General Michaëlle Jean on Thursday to ask her to prorogue Parliament.

Sources said the most likely course of action is a visit to Ms. Jean's Rideau Hall residence in the morning, but they cautioned that a meeting was not yet booked and that it could be delayed.

Perhaps a clue is here at the end of this Globe question forum with constitutional expert Bob Beal who was asked how he would advise the GG:

I would not presume to tell Her Excellency what she should do. She will make her decision, and it will be a good one. However, I do think that simply refusing prorogation is the option that carries with it the most minimal Crown interference in the affairs of the elected representatives of the people. And I do think it is irresponsible for a prime minister to place a governor-general in this situation. There is no need, except in a narrow political context.