http://www.conservative.ca/party/key_documents/ * C+ n9 Y- U0 p' [+ i# q4 ~1 r• A belief that a responsible government must be fiscally prudent and should be limited to those 1 S' u: d: C0 u- xresponsibilities which cannot be discharged reasonably by the individual or others; w7 `/ {# L* B3 Q
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• A belief that it is the responsibility of individuals to provide for themselves, their families and * d' w. r$ a) F U1 g
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0 T/ z6 | c& Y# EThe “Here for Canada” plan focuses on five key priorities: ; R2 E* @/ u% Q E: c& ]2 G% S I7 A! l, u( @1 N
* Creating jobs through training, trade and low taxes. 1 \0 j% H) V+ J _& O! v- u ~ * Supporting families through our Family Tax Cut and more support for seniors and caregivers. . o$ M4 \ P6 q * Eliminating the deficit by 2014-2015 by controlling spending and cutting waste. ) `; z, u& s: @7 h a * Making our streets safe through new laws to protect children and the elderly.' U$ M& j: q) |$ i+ N% B
* 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.7 Q6 |. o( O& @3 q1 J1 @0 D- K