Layton Against Liberal's Health Care Package

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CTV - Layton calls Liberal proposal "unacceptable"

Layton has stated that he cannot support the new Health Care proposal from the Liberals. He has not made it clear whether or not he will force an election and attempt to topple the minority government.

To me, it makes no sense whatsoever having an election before the New Year. No party is strong enough to win a majority government, and I suspect the Liberals would win anyways. If Harper and his Conservatives won, there would be nothing but disaster for us in the future. Remember, if he had his way, Canada would be bogged down in the mire that is Iraq alongside the States. We will have American missiles all over our country, and no doubt, we woul dbe shipping a lot more oil south.

Layton says "This Parliament's life is likely limited."

There is no time frame of solid decision for an election as of yet.