About that alleged Nazi salute
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Wayne Easter says no such gesture was made during last week’s C-38 votes.
In speaking with The Guardian, Easter said he pointed at Harper because the prime minister was bowing like he was an emperor. ”Why don’t you go over and shine his shoes and why don’t you salute him,” Easter said he shouted to the Conservatives.
Joe Oliver’s original complaint and the resulting discussion are here.