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  Liberals back budget but put Tories on 'probation'
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Last EditedMonsieur  Jan 28, 2009 12:31pm
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News DateWednesday, January 28, 2009 06:30:00 PM UTC0:0
DescriptionLiberal Leader Michael Ignatieff offered his support for the federal budget Wednesday but said the Tories will be put on "probation" and must provide frequent progress reports.

Ignatieff, speaking in Ottawa, said Liberal support will require that the Tories issue reports to Parliament on the budget's implementation and its cost in March, June and December.

"Each of these reports will be an opportunity to withdraw our confidence should the government fail Canadians," Ignatieff said.

Ignatieff called Tuesday's budget a "flawed" document because, among other things, it fails to extend EI eligibility, attaches strings to infrastructure dollars that may delay projects and jobs, and lacks a credible plan to get out of the deficit situation.

However, he also said the budget includes important concessions including such as affordable housing, skills development and measures to make credit available to businesses.
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