"The first order of business will be the presentation of a federal budget," Harper told reporters outside of the Governor's residence. "Let's get on with actually working on a package. That's what I think Canadians want us to do, is work on the economy and work together, work together in the interest in Canada." Stéphane Dion, file photo  , the leader of the Liberal Party, who was positioned to become the new Prime Minister, said the coalition would still seek to replace Harper barring a "monumental change" in his policies. New Democrat leader  said it was a "sad day for parliamentary democracy," and that Harper was trying to "escape accountability."
"The first order of business will be the presentation of a federal budget," Harper told reporters outside of the Governor's residence. "Let's get on with actually working on a package. That's what I think Canadians want us to do, is work on the economy and work together, work together in the interest in Canada." Stéphane Dion, file photo Stéphane Dion , the leader of the Liberal Party, who was positioned to become the new Prime Minister, said the coalition would still seek to replace Harper barring a "monumental change" in his policies. New Democrat leader Jack Layton said it was a "sad day for parliamentary democracy," and that Harper was trying to "escape accountability."
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Stéphane Dion
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Jack Layton