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Authoritarian Harper Dumps Tory Candidate in Toronto Centre

Bob Rae — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 17:24:48 -0400

The treatment of my Conservative opponent Mark Warner by the Harper Conservatives is a national disgrace.

Mr Warner was the duly nominated candidate in Toronto Centre, and in that role I came to know him as a thoughtful and hardworking person whose differences with me did not prevent us from establishing a sense of mutual respect. For him to have been summarily removed speaks to a dangerous controlling and authoritarian streak that runs right through Stephen Harper’s Conservative Party.

Oct 14th CTV Question Period Transcript

Bob Rae — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:55:35 -0400

Interview with Bob Rae - video available
QUESTION PERIOD
Broadcast Date: Sunday, October 14, 2007
Network: CTV

My whitewater canoe trip on the Ottawa River with Rick Mercer

Bob Rae — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 22:07:17 -0400

Why I'm Supporting Dalton McGuinty

Bob Rae — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 10:48:19 -0400

One of the advantages of a few weeks' forced rest has been a chance to watch tv, read the papers and reflect on the provincial election. It will come as a surprise to no one that I am supporting Dalton McGuinty.

The tv debate showed that all 3 leaders are competent and well prepared. They've been through debates before, know their scripts and did what their advisors told them they had to do.

Why something called the spending power matters - The Globe and Mail - Oct1, 2007

Bob Rae — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 09:10:30 -0400

From the Monday, October 1, 2007 edition of the Globe and Mail, page A17

When Stephen Harper was president of the National Citizens Coalition, he signed a manifesto known as the "firewall" letter: Keep the federal government out of Alberta, and let the province run its own affairs.

Whether firewalls or watertight compartments - that the federal government and the provinces live in their own worlds and never the twain shall meet - Canada's leaders have been engaged for generations in an ongoing discussion about who does what.

A Message from Arlene Perly Rae

Chris Koddermann — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 14:03:30 -0400

Arlene has asked me to let you all know that Bob's operation has gone according to plan, that he is doing well and looks forward to seeing you all after a few weeks of rest and recovery.

We also ask you to respect Bob's privacy and leave contact and inquiries until next week.

A democratic, pluralist Pakistan is in Canada's interest

Bob Rae — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 07:29:03 -0400

A few months ago I visited Islamabad and Kabul. My hotel in Pakistan survived a suicide bomb attack in which two people were killed. The next day in Peshawar the local chief of police and about a dozen others were killed while walking in a funeral parade.

Stephen Harper is watching me, you and all of us

Bob Rae — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 07:25:27 -0400

I read with interest Jesse Hirsh's note on how many times our new website was visited by the Privy Council Office. Welcome guys, nice to have your interest.

Mr Harper's "Canada's New Government" has always had a slightly Orwellian feel to it, the central messaging every day, the effort to micro-manage decisions, the media, the cabinet, the provinces, you name it.

A Message from Bob

Bob Rae — Sun, 13 May 2007 19:32:59 -0400

Dear Friends,
I am asking for your support in Toronto Centre - the heart of Canada. It is a diverse and vibrant constituency, which represents the best aspects of our country. But above all, it is a riding which demonstrates that when Canadians of all backgrounds work together, great things can be achieved.

This is truly a riding I feel at home in, and I would be proud to be your representative in Parliament.

Yours truly,
Bob Rae