This is More "Open" and "Accountable" Government?

Lessee, throughout the last election Harper was constantly beaking on about how a Conservative government would be more transparent and accountable than the Liberals.

Then we get Mr. Harper refusing to work with the Ethics Commissioner when he is about to investigate the Emerson Affair.

"This Liberal appointee's actions have strengthened the Prime Minister's resolve to create a truly non-partisan ethics commissioner, who is accountable to Parliament."

Oh - I see - so now that the shoe's on the other foot, suddenly the Ethics Commissioner is a mere political appointee.

I call bullshit on this one. There can be little doubt that Harper offered Emerson something to cross the floor - especially when he is appointed immediately to cabinet on the first day of Harper's assumption of power. {and to a relatively significant portfolio as well}

This is "open" and "accountable" government HOW?