“The PM Is Away From The Office…”

The top ten vacation auto-replies from the email of Stephen Harper.

For those of you who stoop to top 10 lists. For a top 10 list is to serious thought what Canada is to democracy.

1. "I am out of the office until March 3. If this is about a breach of democracy, please call my press secretary Dimitri, ext. 666."

2. "Sorry, I'm out of Ottawa while we renovate the House. Have to tear a few things down. I bet you won't recognize the place when I'm done!"

3. "I'm still detained in Afghanistan – man, talk about torture! I'll get that information you requested as soon as I can. Could take a while."

4. "For the next little while I'll be trading Parliament Hill's eternal flame for Vancouver's Olympic torch. Please join me in watching the flames of our nation burn!"

5. "Democracy is halted until I find enough unelected senators to let it function properly."

6. "If your legislation failed to pass before the end of 2009, don't worry, you’re not alone. Please contact us again in the springtime, when you can try to pass it through the House yourself."

7. "While we are away from the office, there will be no refund of your tax dollars. However, stay tuned for phase two of our economic action plan. Remember, your money supports our tropes."

8. "Sorry you noticed that I'm away! Due to Jean Chretien's bad example, we are prorogued. We are working as fast as possible to make sure nobody notices anything again."

9. "Any top civil servants requesting re-appointments during this time may contact my finger."

10. "I will not be in touch with most Canadians at this time."