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• A belief that a responsible government must be fiscally prudent and should be limited to those , a& N6 n( y) G6 A
responsibilities which cannot be discharged reasonably by the individual or others; _' R: g( R$ j4 q( T
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• A belief that it is the responsibility of individuals to provide for themselves, their families and / T( S2 V5 R% R& E. ?their dependents, while recognizing that government must respond to those who require 2 i; g4 K5 a" b2 x* ^assistance and compassion; % H/ _1 \8 o6 U) U( W' U8 t5 _) e
- p: G, O" I: V6 `# a$ P: XThe “Here for Canada” plan focuses on five key priorities:* G: [8 Y) l. k
. B; P, ~; d6 f) y * Creating jobs through training, trade and low taxes. k+ l0 u$ ~- r8 v * Supporting families through our Family Tax Cut and more support for seniors and caregivers. 5 \& g o1 ^* G; I. \+ i+ j. n. O * Eliminating the deficit by 2014-2015 by controlling spending and cutting waste. & @! s2 K7 _2 |% O/ b1 u6 N) A) J * Making our streets safe through new laws to protect children and the elderly. % p- l% t6 x( C7 g * 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.# M: W4 B F/ i" l4 E