http://www.conservative.ca/party/key_documents/ , |' a) L6 v* M X• A belief that a responsible government must be fiscally prudent and should be limited to those " I" K* z: Z; Z8 L" Uresponsibilities which cannot be discharged reasonably by the individual or others; , |& t0 c' Q; ?7 f7 B4 Y
( V2 P* g# _1 h• A belief that it is the responsibility of individuals to provide for themselves, their families and : \' S4 ]) c9 D; ~) stheir dependents, while recognizing that government must respond to those who require + |; z8 C, p* kassistance and compassion; ! b/ s9 X2 b/ z" s+ x2 B
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The “Here for Canada” plan focuses on five key priorities: " s8 P/ Z2 _% c L' N' } a4 S* T% F4 Y: Q1 P3 L * Creating jobs through training, trade and low taxes. # ~+ ?$ X) `# r% ^ o! U3 V o, o * Supporting families through our Family Tax Cut and more support for seniors and caregivers.' x6 \$ E5 c& g9 R6 v' U: z. J
* Eliminating the deficit by 2014-2015 by controlling spending and cutting waste.$ Q5 ]- q' n7 j/ a1 |
* Making our streets safe through new laws to protect children and the elderly.+ z5 W" V3 H3 |1 F
* 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.8 ~0 q0 Y4 ?2 m3 k$ g9 {9 U