. >> i worked for trudo in 1980 and hardly had any conferences in that. there was no debate. they did one event a day. they felt they were in control and were not going to take chances. i know we'll hear rosy shout out a question. >> here comes steven harper for the comirs comments -- first comments after the historic votes. let's listen in. >> translator: good afternoon. i will be brief. the global economy remains fragile. the economic recovery in canada is strong, but it must remain our priority. that is why the economy is and will continue to be my top priority as prime minister and that of all the members of parliament part of our conservative government. that is what canadians expect of us in parliament, from all of us in parliament. the budget at the table this week by the minister of finance, the next phase in canada's economic action plan is of critical importance to complete the economic recovery. it is intended to support to growth to create jobs, and to help those who are in need with affordable measures, and all of this without increasing taxes of any kind. not on