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• A belief that a responsible government must be fiscally prudent and should be limited to those ' R/ x- R6 H. k9 E' s; y# F" oresponsibilities which cannot be discharged reasonably by the individual or others; , C: r) z" V% k% h9 g5 ^" g r: K
• A belief that it is the responsibility of individuals to provide for themselves, their families and . W5 P+ |/ P# a8 o: S1 Y3 q
their dependents, while recognizing that government must respond to those who require - Z5 w1 x0 g/ }! f3 f( y
assistance and compassion; 4 Y. }0 ]) ?# }* @- v+ C! s9 O
2 \. p, Z8 u3 O0 ] 7 a* m U! n! h2 [- pThe “Here for Canada” plan focuses on five key priorities:) {4 D+ T1 D9 p6 o" h
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* Creating jobs through training, trade and low taxes. ; H7 {# r" a( c, n+ _8 s q4 e * Supporting families through our Family Tax Cut and more support for seniors and caregivers. $ ?) N6 W# g& O( b- Y' f * Eliminating the deficit by 2014-2015 by controlling spending and cutting waste. 4 E1 N! D9 Y& h: c: \: r6 ^ * Making our streets safe through new laws to protect children and the elderly. w# A( o. n6 A0 q8 j6 k * 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. 6 I% k+ b4 z9 R) n8 X r0 \