Dear Mr. Harper

27 May 2006, 15:42 EST

Dear Mr. Harper,

I read an interesting article in the National Post that I would like you to comment on.

The fact that this article was printed in the Post - which you must admit is the more Conservative of Canada's two National papers - surprised me. What surprised me more was the subject matter. Your approach to dealing with the press is now very similar to that of the President of the United States, George Bush. Instead of operating within a free media, you've apparently decided to dictate when, and what questions may be asked of you.

I can't think of a more absurd request by a publicly elected official than to deny the media the chance to freely ask questions.

I think you've just made Rick Mercer's week.

Kind Regards.

Reponse:

Please know that your e-mail message has been received in the Prime Minister's Office and that your comments have been noted. Our office always welcomes hearing from correspondents and being made aware of their views.

Thank you for writing.

Sachez que le Cabinet du Premier ministre a bien reçu votre courriel et que nous avons pris bonne note de vos commentaires. Nous aimons être bien informés de l'opinion des correspondants.

Je vous remercie d'avoir écrit au Premier ministre.

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