Ex cathedra

Via Marty Klinkenberg of the Saint John Telegraph-Journal:

Talking about issues as wide-ranging as power rates and arguments over sovereignty, he stole the show at the panel discussion, which also included Sandra Pupatello, Ontario's minister of Economic Development and Trade.

"The Government of Ontario may have to hire an actor to do as good a job as the premier did for New Brunswick today," said Pupatello, who kidded Graham at one point, telling him that until Tuesday all she knew about the NB Power deal was what Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Danny Williams had said about it.

Afterward, Pupatello said she was convinced it was a smart decision for New Brunswick, and said Graham offers "energetic leadership."

"I am totally impressed by what I heard today," Pupatello said.