Stephane Dion wants his Quebec Liberal critics to show a little discipline.
Dion was peppered with questions from reporters on Thursday about recent reports of dissension in his Quebec ranks.
Dion says his party can only win with more solidarity.
"I'm the leader, and I don't want any more indiscipline," Dion said following a meeting of his Quebec wing executive.
But Dion said he's not really interested in punishing dissenters.
"There is a procedure in the party, I'll get recommendations, but for my part, that is not the most important thing," Dion said.
"I want to send a message to all Liberals who are listening: We can win."
The Liberal leader says he wants to see fewer headlines in newspapers about his leadership and more about his party's criticism of Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
As Dion spoke, Deputy Leader Michael Ignatieff fired off a statement denying reports that he told supporters at a recent fundraiser that he is anxiously awaiting Dion's departure.
Ignatieff said the report published Thursday is "entirely false."
"I have worked tirelessly for our party and our leader," Ignatieff said.
"No one has the right to call my loyalty into question."
Dion said Ignatieff, a former rival for the party leadership, is furious over the accusation.
"He's worked very well with me, and I'm happy to have him as deputy leader," Dion said.
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