http://www.conservative.ca/party/key_documents/ 6 m \0 D( u3 o! m- G$ e• A belief that a responsible government must be fiscally prudent and should be limited to those ( _0 [8 a, Z4 J1 ?& Y4 m2 `: @. Eresponsibilities which cannot be discharged reasonably by the individual or others; % A% D K R" u7 n) t3 [ s* O1 ^/ L9 r8 s# d3 C
• A belief that it is the responsibility of individuals to provide for themselves, their families and " G t) `: g Y; Q& [5 e6 X+ y
their dependents, while recognizing that government must respond to those who require : [! K& I5 j6 x7 t/ F0 f' ?6 s
assistance and compassion; 3 b5 x6 E' O3 o: a/ Q8 m
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The “Here for Canada” plan focuses on five key priorities:& O. `! f" R7 b+ D7 Q7 Y
5 W3 }1 O" ]/ p. |* x * Creating jobs through training, trade and low taxes. - B/ L4 u! Q( N" m. k. N * Supporting families through our Family Tax Cut and more support for seniors and caregivers. : \/ D" Y- ^+ F6 r" \. R$ e8 |- y * Eliminating the deficit by 2014-2015 by controlling spending and cutting waste.: w# v- ]5 R# D; G: r- y, N1 l- F5 a1 i
* Making our streets safe through new laws to protect children and the elderly. ! c% Z2 B( b$ [4 w+ X: y * 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. ! T1 q# B2 S$ E# P