The Mystery Of Harper's Makeup Maven

Last summer, Ms. Muntean saw to it that the Prime Minister would be picture perfect for G8 meetings in St. Petersburg. She's expected to be part of Mr. Harper's public relations army in the next campaign too. Who pays for Ms. Muntean's fees? Mr. Harper's director of communications, Sandra Buckler, refused to answer repeated questions about the tab — or even how much Muntean earns. “The Prime Minister travels with a variety of staff as determined by his tour needs,” Ms. Buckler said in an e-mail. A government source said Ms. Muntean's expenses are paid for by the Conservative Party, but whether taxpayers pay for her services remains an open question. Mr. Harper would not be the first Canadian political leader to travel with an image consultant. The late Quebec premier Robert Bourassa travelled with a hairdresser who doubled as a bodyguard and valet during his first period in office. But the Prime Minister has demanded accountability for such perks in the past. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20070417.wharpstyle0417/BNStory/National/home

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