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• A belief that a responsible government must be fiscally prudent and should be limited to those 5 w' ^* k2 z& b
responsibilities which cannot be discharged reasonably by the individual or others; $ ?( g. O9 l$ M1 r' I" Z
- U8 W; s c9 O- }• A belief that it is the responsibility of individuals to provide for themselves, their families and $ N6 z! h7 y& c% ~1 N
their dependents, while recognizing that government must respond to those who require 3 L( j1 e+ { z* K0 I+ Q5 bassistance and compassion; 5 V' n, O8 Q) B6 L Z) I( E9 }8 m
- \1 E- x5 c! s5 L& U 1 z& y' X# F) z% [0 Q; zThe “Here for Canada” plan focuses on five key priorities: z$ a' L/ X3 y ?5 |9 C8 L. [/ N! T- i * Creating jobs through training, trade and low taxes. 5 ^6 j. D- |' _3 W3 @: j * Supporting families through our Family Tax Cut and more support for seniors and caregivers. 3 {2 ? e8 f- M! G * Eliminating the deficit by 2014-2015 by controlling spending and cutting waste. 5 o+ V. I; z7 H2 S# }5 V) L * Making our streets safe through new laws to protect children and the elderly. $ p# O+ D3 [" X& k3 J) j5 t& }3 n * 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 a, A0 H/ C: o: X9 m7 D& d