'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.
Why Kinder Morgan’s Pipeline Is DOA
Falling prices and competition from a new Texas export terminal mean Trans Mountain fails the business test.
