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• A belief that a responsible government must be fiscally prudent and should be limited to those 0 _6 \$ m) v5 B, ]8 p) H: J$ A0 B7 Aresponsibilities which cannot be discharged reasonably by the individual or others; ( O5 _& V! v6 t6 @! `2 b. E& H 9 g& R0 Y/ T5 G# j% H! V9 M+ [3 O• A belief that it is the responsibility of individuals to provide for themselves, their families and 7 d8 t. Q- W8 t r4 Atheir dependents, while recognizing that government must respond to those who require ( v( L/ {; h6 a/ J6 u; u A" c3 iassistance and compassion; $ \1 `5 b9 H- E
. T2 _# T" g0 T9 C' r0 VThe “Here for Canada” plan focuses on five key priorities:7 t, C5 u" q. ^. {: s: G8 v
5 ^4 a$ k' b" T* l * Creating jobs through training, trade and low taxes.* J+ X# J- x& a3 f" t3 y
* Supporting families through our Family Tax Cut and more support for seniors and caregivers. % t8 H8 q" ]- k- v: E * Eliminating the deficit by 2014-2015 by controlling spending and cutting waste. : I$ P* e( }+ g$ M% G * Making our streets safe through new laws to protect children and the elderly. 6 e5 U. x: m( v) W6 F * 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. 1 G3 @: i# z. s5 `) \ K U$ G) N W