Is Mr. Harper (PC, Canada) trying to do a Cameron?

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Of course, polls say 77% of Canadians oppose it. This will hurt the Conservatives (since Bloc voters always want more), and maybe the NDP, too. I like Garth Turner.

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I must say, if 77%, even outside of Quebec, oppose it, it's more than just the Conservatives' base in opposition; it's people from every part of the political spectrum. Of course, the Liberals won't be able to capitalize on that unless their leader is also opposed to it, and IIRC the only major leadership contender opposed was Kennedy.