Harper willing to go to the polls over child-care allowance

[tuvor]

Prime Minister Stephen Harper says he's willing to risk bringing down his minority government if opposition legislators vote against his plan to give money to parents for child care.

Speaking Tuesday at a community centre in Burnaby, B.C., Harper said he will follow through on his election pledge to give parents $1,200 a year per child under age 6 – even if it means triggering another federal election.

He promised to include it in his Tory government's first federal budget, expected to come in late April or early May.

The opposition parties oppose the child-care plan, preferring instead a national day-care program.

http://www.cbc.ca/story/canada/national/2006/04/18/harper-childcare060418.html

Right, Stevie. And what foolish party is eager to go back to the polls? Early brinksmanship, IMO.


Put 'em uuuuuup...Put 'em uuuuuuup!

[IntravenousDemilo]

1. I'm surprised he didn't conclude with "Buk buk bu-GAWK!"

He's such a child. And if the opposition parties want to be able to hold their heads up with dignity, if they wish to have their word mean something and be taken seriously, they will defeat the government.