As Parliament Turns

Like the soaps on television aren't enough, and the recent national (capital) past-time of persistent potential federal elections hasn't been plague enough upon our house, Belinda Stronach and prime minister Paul Martin add a new crescendo. Stronach, MP for Newmarket and failed Conservative party (Opposition) leader aspirant, has "crossed the floor" of the house to join the beleagured -- possibly criminal -- natural governing party: Liberals in government on the eve of a crucial confidence vote. CBC's story and video/audio linkshere. And, as the snip notes, she goes from freshman MP to government minister in a heartbeat. Nobody said she couldn't negotiate from strength:

The millionaire businesswoman becomes minister of human resources and skills development, the prime minister said Tuesday morning. She and will also help the Liberals implement the recommendations in the Gomery report on the scandal-plagued sponsorship program when it is delivered later this year.

Posted by Grayson at May 17, 2005 12:54 PM