We have raised the issue of a costing review with a number of elected officials. Minister Ritz initially was supportive. We have also met with Minister Strahl. His answer was that “when you get support from Minister Ritz perhaps we can look at a costing review“, but the answer has always been to wait until the service review is completed.
As to your specific question as to the reply from Prime Minister Harper, I'm unaware of what that reply said.