… but they’re not dithering, they’re slithering!
The Conservatives will vote in support of the federal budget, but will still try to defeat the Liberal minority government on separate legislation that proposes $4.6 billion in spending on housing and the environment, Tory Leader Stephen Harper announced Tuesday night.
“It’s our intention to support Bill C-43, the original budget,” Harper said, looking tired after a long day for the Conservative frontman that included the surprise defection of high-profile former leadership contender Belinda Stronach.“We’ll oppose Bill C-48, which was the deal with the NDP, which is complete irresponsible fiscal policy,” Harper added.
The second bill was the result of efforts by the Liberals to win the support of the NDP. Both bills are scheduled for a vote on Thursday.
In addition to spending on housing and the environment, the second bill proposes to delay a series of corporate tax cuts.
Prime Minister Martin has said that both pieces of legislation are confidence matters, and that losing either vote would result in a federal election.
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