Who's Got a Mandate?

The Coalition keeps saying that 62% of Canadians voted against Harper in the last election and does not have a mandate to be Prime Minister (based on the 38% Cons received.) This kind of argument is just silly.

Who's Got a Mandate?
2008 Election:
82% of Canadians voted against the NDP
76% of Canadians voted against the Liberals
90% of Canadians voted against the BLOC

• 1993 Election Prime Minister Chretien - 59% voted 'against' him
• 1997 Election Prime Minister Chretien - 62% voted 'against' him
• 2000Election Prime Minister Chretien - 59% voted 'against' him