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Blame this one on Stephan Dion:
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNew...hub=TopStories

Khan said his former Liberal party was at odds with his values.

"Quite frankly, the Liberal party has moved away from people like me -- people who believe in free enterprise, support for families and a stronger, more assertive Canada on the world stage."

Khan said he informed Liberal Leader Stephane Dion of his decision on Friday.

"I respect Mr. Dion but I feel that Canada needs a leader and that leader is Prime Minister Stephen Harper."

Dion had told Khan to choose between his party and the Conservatives.

He said Khan could not continue serving as Harper's 'special adviser' and remain a Liberal.

"It is with regret that I have received word of Mr. Khan's decision to leave the Liberal Caucus and join the Conservative Party," Dion said Friday.

"As a member of the Liberal Party of Canada, I was never comfortable with Mr. Khan serving as an advisor to a Conservative Prime Minister, as Mr. Khan has done since August of last year. As Leader of the Party, I felt it imperative that he decide to which party he would ultimately be loyal. Mr. Khan has now made that decision."

Khan said Dion's public ultimatum forced him to make a decision.