Harper and Flaherty’s ‘highly political’ budget

If the budget is all about politics, will its politics work? Will it get the government the majority it so clearly desires? The early signs are not promising, argues Kinsella.

Powers: I was listening to CBC Radio the morning of the budget and was reminded of what a unique political event it still remains in this country. The program's host was discussing how budgets used to be required family viewing for her, much like Hockey Night in Canada. Being in the fo...

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