'The Arrogant Autocrat: Stephen Harper's Takeover of Canada' by Mel Hurtig
Five excerpts from the new book by Mel Hurtig, the renowned Canadian nationalist, debunk the Conservatives' oft bragged myth that Harper is a skilled manager of the economy and federal finances.
In This Series
Mel Hurtig Tags Stephen Harper: 'The Arrogant Autocrat'
The great Canadian nationalist talks to The Tyee. Read slices of his razor-like book here all week.
Busting Harper's Favourite Myth: He's Been Hell on Canada's Economy
Canada got less competitive under Tories. And more tough truths from Mel Hurtig's new book. First excerpt in a series.
Harper Shrugs as Foreigners Snap up Canadian-Owned Companies
PM waves goodbye to home-grown successes that should anchor economy. Second in a series.
Stephen Harper, Jobs Killer
When Tories brag about 'their' economy, pull up these grim unemployment facts. Third in a series.
Eight Ways the Harper Economy Is a Bust
These reality check truths are bound to dog Tories on election trail. Fourth in a series.
How Harper Put Canada Massively in the Red
He ate up a huge federal surplus, piled up six deficits. This PM wants to run on fiscal smarts? Last in series.
Real Cities Give Their People Places to Pee
Public washrooms should be plentiful and accessible, says one scholar. And cities that do flush, flourish.
