OTTAWA — Canadians might not be heading to a Christmas election after all, as the NDP is keeping all its options open — including abstention — on the budget vote.

But at least one New Democrat is breaking ranks and saying she will not be abstaining.

The Liberal minority government will need the support of at least one other party to pass the budget, which is being tabled on Tuesday in the House of Commons. To date, the Conservatives and the Bloc Québécois have hinted they would be voting against it.

Interim NDP Leader Don Davies said on Monday that his caucus would not be taking a clear position on the budget before any of its members could carefully read the document.

“We’re going to read the budget, we’ll study it carefully, we’ll consult stakeholders, and we’re going to analyze it t

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