During the press scrum after his speech at the Empire/Canada Club today, Stephen Harper said that if Jack Layton makes it clear that he will vote non-confidence in the government then "we're in a different game". Viewing this story from Canada Press it looks like - ask and shall recieve. (h/t NealeNews)
...Jack Layton sent the Conservatives the clarion signal they have been demanding, stating unequivocally Tuesday that he is committed to helping them bring down the government at the next available opportunity.
The NDP leader moved to assuage Tory fears that he might be a fickle ally and abandon any effort to topple the Liberals over the coming weeks.
His guarantee came after Conservative Leader Stephen Harper said he would discuss toppling the government only upon receiving an iron-clad commitment from Layton.
The NDP leader could hardly have been more adamant. In fact he sounded even more gung-ho than Harper about defeating the Liberals.
"We are very clear," Layton told reporters in Vancouver.
"If there's non-confidence motions before the House (of Commons) we'll be voting against confidence.
"We don't believe the government deserves our confidence any longer."
I agree with Mr. Layton on this - he is being very clear. It is time to get him on board and bring the government down.
