The Real Issue: Using the RCMP as Private Security Guards

The real issue: the press are in the lobby of a hotel that is open to the public. Harper doesn't want them there. He calls in the Mounties. Simple question: is that legal? A second issue: Harper apparently lied when he said it was a question of security. According to CTV: "The Mounties involved made it clear the expulsion was all about message control, not security".

Then in his wrap-up after the secret meeting, Mr. H. outlines his "big themes", among which are tackling crime (taking out reporters in lobbies?) and improving government accountability (having secret meetings to figure out how better to manipulate the electorate?).

He's like a kid who covers his eyes and says "You can't see me".