http://www.conservative.ca/party/key_documents/ - j& k6 ^% U h( S• A belief that a responsible government must be fiscally prudent and should be limited to those * K- x5 F; T3 |9 ]3 i+ p' f9 zresponsibilities which cannot be discharged reasonably by the individual or others; ' Y4 k8 S3 c1 c3 x$ T 0 \& I1 h X: |& Z( a* ?• A belief that it is the responsibility of individuals to provide for themselves, their families and " X( w& f' d3 q9 }+ u3 Jtheir dependents, while recognizing that government must respond to those who require / M3 G2 w7 K7 H- J
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The “Here for Canada” plan focuses on five key priorities:% E/ Z* a6 h* `1 O+ @
* m2 l) k4 T+ @5 a [2 J9 s: X% R) q * Creating jobs through training, trade and low taxes. 6 a: B' Y @ [# Q | * Supporting families through our Family Tax Cut and more support for seniors and caregivers. 9 M. O3 Y* X- n% W1 {! W * Eliminating the deficit by 2014-2015 by controlling spending and cutting waste.+ v' U9 M+ J! W; H- H% f
* Making our streets safe through new laws to protect children and the elderly./ o% H% B4 Q6 i2 ]1 b, j
* 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. + k a/ D7 r2 Z% f& ]- e6 V2 A