13.  That document is signed by Dion and Layton. But obviously that’s not enough to beat 143 Tory MPs. That’s where the second contract comes in. You can see it here. It’s styled as a “policy accord”, and indeed it does contain some clichés, such as this classic first sentence: 

The new Government is supported by parties that share a commitment to fiscal responsibility… 

Now that’s creative writing. Dion had proposed a new carbon tax in the last election; Layton proposed a $50 billion tax on employers.

http://ezralevant.com/2008/12/the-day-the-bloc-quebecois-joi.html

 arg, This makes the 1 billion Duiceppe wants look like a good deal.