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• A belief that a responsible government must be fiscally prudent and should be limited to those " z; e8 T4 M, w7 L: f
responsibilities which cannot be discharged reasonably by the individual or others; * v) \' ^( x- Q1 A/ j1 M$ T( ?: _0 G' S7 d4 C- z
• A belief that it is the responsibility of individuals to provide for themselves, their families and " V. d+ o* [3 f
their dependents, while recognizing that government must respond to those who require 0 f" @+ K& B* xassistance and compassion; $ v3 J$ J8 `& w: U' x
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The “Here for Canada” plan focuses on five key priorities: 9 a9 T* v! O0 D* W 3 L( o8 a1 z8 ^0 x( g' { * Creating jobs through training, trade and low taxes.# V% |0 R0 B# z8 U
* Supporting families through our Family Tax Cut and more support for seniors and caregivers.0 V$ x o5 a" X6 R
* Eliminating the deficit by 2014-2015 by controlling spending and cutting waste.% J% _" {; A+ K0 L" e0 [
* Making our streets safe through new laws to protect children and the elderly. # e( D3 N; u* [" K1 @$ E. v. b1 v * Standing on guard for Canada by investing in the development of Canada’s North, cracking down on human smuggling and strengthening the Canadian Armed Forces. . n0 j! u% ~1 } w