Canada opposition reconsiders toppling government

Canada's main opposition party backed away from plans to topple the Conservative government, saying Wednesday the prime minister is "on probation" and must give periodic economic updates to Parliament.

The opposition Liberals had vowed to use a parliamentary confidence vote to take down Prime Minister Stephen Harper's minority government if his stimulus plan fell short.

But Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff said he would support Harper's $32 billion plan if he agrees to give regular status reports on the economy to lawmakers.

"We are putting this government on probation," Ignatieff said.

"Should Mr. Harper fail to satisfy the expectations of Canadians we will be ready to defeat him."

*****

This is a huge mistake! You should oust the Harper n'er-do-wells' post haste and not let them further ruin your country.