Energy sector welcomes Harper’s choice

Canadian leader loads cabinet with veterans as economic plan unveiled

PRIME minister Stephen Harper has loaded his new Canadian cabinet with the old – trusted veterans to implement his economic plan, which is just fine with the energy sector. “There is benefit in stability,” said David Collyer, president of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers. “It’s going to be good for our industry and for investors.” Harper believes Canadians are now more comfortable that, despite breaking the political logjam that plainly irritated him for five years, he will not use his majority mandate to do anything rash. “One thing I’ve learned in this business is that surprises are generally not well-received by the public,” he said. But there is no way he can turn Canada i