David Akin, National Post
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Thursday that Canada's record-setting performance at the Vancouver Olympics should be an inspiration to MPs and all Canadians as they face the challenges of recovering from the recession.
Mr. Harper made the remark in the House of Commons but was hopeful that it was heard by more than just MPs. Mr. Harper's speech was broadcast live on YouTube, the online video service owned by Google, part of a new initiative his staff said was intended to reach out to Canadians who don't normally pay attention to politics.

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper has decided to ask the Internet what issue is most pressing to Canadians.
Jane Taber, Globe and Mail
Tonda MacCharles, The Star
By Jennifer Ditchburn, CP
By Janice Tibbetts, Canwest News Service
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