http://www.conservative.ca/party/key_documents/ / d+ S( J) _1 R5 ~1 I* s0 |• A belief that a responsible government must be fiscally prudent and should be limited to those 8 m4 A1 e( H" y" \# T' \ l3 K Sresponsibilities which cannot be discharged reasonably by the individual or others; + F( u# W6 b+ A" q( [8 j. l. K( W
3 Z! p' O) A3 W1 p* k4 ]• A belief that it is the responsibility of individuals to provide for themselves, their families and / a O- K, f( ]2 x4 K: `
their dependents, while recognizing that government must respond to those who require * b& m8 C; V Y$ m$ F- _/ ^( v
assistance and compassion; 7 v) m' J1 H" W! e: h% p$ |
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The “Here for Canada” plan focuses on five key priorities:! w8 d* _( \' n2 x' c- w/ q. }
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* Creating jobs through training, trade and low taxes.7 T; m9 z. Y7 Z7 H) L
* Supporting families through our Family Tax Cut and more support for seniors and caregivers.) R, Y4 r8 j0 q% i
* Eliminating the deficit by 2014-2015 by controlling spending and cutting waste.5 }* \6 q* F' p' k3 t3 D
* Making our streets safe through new laws to protect children and the elderly. 2 B6 U5 L8 s) F3 Z0 N0 P8 z4 v! a" I * 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.# b% p* G$ V; ^