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• A belief that a responsible government must be fiscally prudent and should be limited to those 7 Z9 w. p5 G5 @0 bresponsibilities which cannot be discharged reasonably by the individual or others; 4 R+ a" x! }! ^8 |7 U
: W. {5 U6 b9 ~4 ]6 G• A belief that it is the responsibility of individuals to provide for themselves, their families and $ W" F8 j; d8 Y' O5 H
their dependents, while recognizing that government must respond to those who require # }' ?: U& v5 L
assistance and compassion; A J- {8 b* f4 B2 b! h
# g) z' @: Q9 M6 t3 p' v4 Y/ _0 E# Q ( V( J% l9 M6 a( jThe “Here for Canada” plan focuses on five key priorities: % H3 D @" _. y2 U* I+ F ]0 Q: @6 t2 @8 F- O U7 j' @
* Creating jobs through training, trade and low taxes.+ N% G8 V$ N9 p1 n- \, e
* Supporting families through our Family Tax Cut and more support for seniors and caregivers. 1 Z! d' i3 i* L$ a ?% q * Eliminating the deficit by 2014-2015 by controlling spending and cutting waste.2 C& x* @# O# l3 F# e% y9 p% R
* Making our streets safe through new laws to protect children and the elderly.2 \* p6 d y' @, m5 M# s# p1 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. % [# R/ D! U) q4 k9 O