Steve Delivers the Message

Prime Minister Stephen Harper and entourage emplaned for Davos, Switzerland to attend the World Economic Forum. The Prime Minister's Office reports that Mr. Harper will entertain world economic leaders with his rendition of the Wilf Carter favorite, "I Miss My Swiss/My Swiss Miss Misses Me." It is believed that the Prime Minister has been taking yodeling lessons.

Later, in a keynote address, Mr. Harper is expected to deliver a stern message to his counterparts in the European Union. "However," said a PMO spokesperson, "he will do this in song." The song chosen is the Steve Allen cult classic "You Gotta Have Something in the Bank, Frank."

Meanwhile, the meeting of Mr. Harper and cabinet ministers with leaders of Canada's First Nations has drawn mixed reviews. "On reflection," said the PMO spokesperson, "it may have been a mistake for the Prime Minister to come dressed as the Lone Ranger with John Baird as Tonto. However, we are assured that our native brothers will get a fair shake from this government."

Mr. Harper concurred: "Honest Injun."