One day story (Day Five, Six)

'I won't quit,' embattled Emerson tells CBC Emerson might quit, sources say MEANWHILE... Dissident Tory seeks to introduce bill to curtail party-switching

A rebellious Conservative wants to introduce legislation that would deter future David Emersons and Belinda Stronachs from switching political parties. Ontario MP Garth Turner hopes to push ahead with a private member's bill even after being reprimanded by Prime Minister Stephen Harper for his outspoken stand. "It's on the public agenda and I think it needs to be addressed. People feel a bit cynical about the system," Turner said in an interview Friday.

NDP wants inquiry into Emerson's floor-crossing

A New Democrat MP has asked the ethics commissioner to investigate turncoat Liberal MP David Emerson, suggesting he violated the Ethics Code when he deserted his party and took a cabinet post with the Conservatives. Peter Julian sent a letter to House of Commons Ethics Commissioner Bernard Shapiro requesting an investigation into a possible breach of the Ethics Code involving Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Trade Minister David Emerson. Julian says Harper could be in violation of Parliament's conflict-of-interest code when he offered Emerson a plumb post in exchange for defecting from the Liberals.

Former Stronach riding president calls Emerson appointment "a mistake"

Stephen Somerville, president of the Newmarket-Aurora Conservative riding association, said while he understand bringing Vancouver MP David Emerson into the Tory fold will give the West Coast a voice in cabinet, he doesn’t like it. “We’ve elected a great number of highly skilled people ... we didn’t have to go outside,” Mr. Somerville said. “I think we have a great platform, but did we make a mistake on the first day of government? Yes.”

Emerson defection 'different,' MacKay says:

International Trade Minister David Emerson's controversial leap to the Conservatives was "different" from past party defections and suggests a politician who was "obviously very disillusioned" with the Liberals, Foreign Affairs Minister Peter MacKay said Friday. Defending Mr. Emerson's move this week into the Conservative cabinet, Mr. MacKay told CBC Newsworld that the former Liberal's decision also suggests a clear dedication to the people of his B.C. constituency.

House of Commons Opposition a Waste of Time: Official PM Spokesperson:

On Don Newman's CBC "Politics" Program today, the official spokesperson for the Prime Minister (William Stairs) claimed that David Emerson opted to cross the floor "rather than wasting his time in opposition."