Will Aaron Harper be hired back? "He's a tough one, he's one we really cherish here."

VOA: standard.2010.08.11

All this means that when parliament reconvenes on September 19th, Mr Harper will face less exacting scrutiny.

ECONOMIST: Canada��s opposition

But to protect Canada's trade interests, Mr Harper will have to open lines of communication to the Democrats who control the American Congress.

ECONOMIST: Canada's general election

The Liberals' woes will give Mr Harper some breathing space.

ECONOMIST: Canada's general election