Harper, Layton to meet this afternoon

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NDP Leader Jack Layton will have a face-to-face meeting with the Prime Minister today.

It is likely the first tango in a series of political dances aimed at avoiding a fall election.

Rick Boychuk, Mr. Layton's communication's director, says his boss will meet with Stephen Harper this afternoon to talk about the NDP's “legislative agenda” with the goal of making Parliament work.

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The two sides will be looking for common ground to avoid defeat of the minority Conservative government in an anticipated confidence vote this fall.

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