A quick word from our resident Vancouverite...

Canada's prime minister, Stephen Harper, is taking steps to speed up the introduction of fiscal aid already promised: $3 billion in tax cuts and resource-funding has been approved for June.

Mr Harper is arguing, however, that the need is now, and that April would be a more appropriate time to start padding the ailing economy.

Apparently, he’s is prepared to go to the polls if he doesn’t get what he wants.

Has the Canadian PM become a screaming toddler who throws a tantrum if he doesn’t have his way?

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