[S-Man]

Oh, this should be good. Leiper had better make it right! Neighbours are angry!

As for that Chianello column, while nothing at this point can be ruled out, she doesn't have any evidence to support her 'feeling' that Baird is trying to stick it to Watson. There's literally nothing but speculation based on the fact that the two guys probably don't like each other.

She doesn't map out why it would be beneficial for Baird other than stating her feeling.

If the NCC made the western line more expensive, wouldn't it just mean the city would end up asking for more from the feds to build Phase 2? And, being that it's an election year, that would just make it more expensive to buy support for Baird and Gallipeau (in Orleans) with a limited surplus.

I know how it is in Ottawa, but I don't see how this would be to anyone in the CPC's advantage. As for the NCC being pompous pricks, well, I'm used to seeing that.

Lets keep in mind, as well, that the NCC is its own (snobby, prick-like) entity, and their makeup (and status quo mandate) doesn't magically change when a different party is in power.