Harper’s first meeting with premiers to exploit divisive politics, say some experts

The Prime Minister's Office has been in touch with the provinces to try to have the premiers at 24 Sussex Dr. for a Friday evening dinner on Jan. 11.

As Prime Minister Stephen Harper prepares for a first formal meeting with the premiers over the holidays, observers expect the PM to play hardball politics, test the premiers' resolve on Senate reform, and portray himself as a force for Parliamentary democracy in advance of a potential spring ele...

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