premise: It would be impossible to bring down the government without the support of the New Democratic Party (NDP) which withdrew its support for the Liberals early this month, he said.
  The NDP chose to back the Conservatives and the Bloc Quebecois following failed talks with the Liberals over health care following the initial investigation report on the sponsorship scandal confirmed former Liberal government was responsible for the scandal.
  The three opposition parties hold the majority of the 308 seats in the House. If the motion passes, Prime Minister Paul Martin is widely expected to ask Governor General Michaelle Jean to dissolve Parliament on Tuesday, leading to an election on Jan. 16 or Jan. 23.
  In response to Harper's motion, Liberal House Leader Tony Valeri cited eight straight balanced federal budgets, the lowest unemployment in 30 years and the lowest interest rates in a generation.
   What is required in order to bring down the government?
hypothesis: failed talks with the Liberals over health care