Posted AT 4:56 AM EDT on 18/02/08
Tories say Dion pledges would force Ottawa back into deficit
OTTAWA — Liberal spending promises would push Ottawa into deficit and rack up $62.5-billion in debt, the Conservatives alleged yesterday in a pre-election bid to undermine confidence in Stéphane Dion's ability to manage public finances during uncertain economic times.
As Tories prepare for the possibility that the Dion Liberals will trigger an election by defeating the Feb.
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