Rob Ford can't have my job: Harper, Edmonton Journal

LAC-MEGANTIC, Que. — Prime Minister Stephen Harper is speaking out for the first time on Toronto Mayor Rob Ford — and keeping his tongue planted firmly in his cheek.

Harper joked that he’s heard Ford say publicly he wants to be prime minister, a notion Harper said he clearly can’t support.

But when it comes to the Toronto mayor’s future, Harper said that’s for the voters of that city to decide.

Harper said the Conservative government’s position is clear: There are strict drug laws in place, and no one should be buying or using illegal drugs, especially sitting politicians. Continue reading  Edmonton Journal

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• Rob Ford admonished by PM Harper, but no call for resignation Toronto Star  
• The secret to Ford's – and Harper's – inevitable undoing: Siddiqui Toronto Star