On the campaign trail yesterday, Stephen Harper said:
“I think when ordinary working people come home, turn on the TV and see a gala of a bunch of people, you know, at a rich gala all subsidized by taxpayers claiming their subsidies aren’t high enough when they know those subsidies have actually gone up – I’m not sure that’s something that resonates with ordinary people.”
It’s an interesting comment, especially considering Mr. Harper’s wife, Laureen, has been the active Honourary Chair of a certain national arts institution’s last two fundraising galas, as well as the one coming up in ten days. The last two galas only raised about $2.7 million to support youth and education programs across the country.
Of course, this isn’t the kind of thing that would resonate with ordinary people.
As of Wednesday, Mrs. Harper will no longer be attending next week’s gala. Scheduling conflict.