Achievements

When the global economic recession threatened, the Harper Government took timely and
prudent action to ensure Canada remained on track for long-term stability.
The Conservative Government also made life more affordable for hard-working Canadians
and their families.

Platform
1. Economy (taxes, national debt, trade)
The Conservatives also enjoy an extra advantage, one that incumbency
offers, but doesnt guarantee: a track record of doing almost exactly what it
says it will do. In the 2010 budget, the Conservatives set out a path to
balance the budget based on what amounted to a freeze on direct program
expenditures for five years in a row. In the 2011 election campaign, the
Conservatives promised to eliminate a $33 billion budget deficit in time for
the 2015 election. At the time, I didnt think that either commitment was
feasible, but the Conservatives ended up delivering on both promises.

2. Children and child care

Now raising a family is hard work, and we believe its work best left to the

3.

experts: Mom and Dad. We believe that in a Canada of low taxes, good jobs,
safe streets and the opportunity to prosper, they can do the rest and that's
what we're delivering. That's why, when it comes to taxes, our Conservative
Government is committed to taking as little as possible, and giving back as
much as we can especially to lower- and middle-income families. In fact,
the federal tax burden is now at the lowest level in over 50 years.
Established, and then enhanced, the monthly Universal Child-Care Benefit.
Provided tax relief for families who put their children in sports and arts
programs. Granted tax relief for scholarships, bursaries, and textbooks to
Canadian students. Introduced the $2,000 Family Tax Cut for families with
children.

Employment and/ welfare, education, healthcare. Aboriginal

community
Increasing investment in Aboriginal education by 25 percent. Constructing 41 new
schools and funding over 500 schools. Increasing health funding by 31 percent.
Enacting the First Nations Financial Transparency Act to increase accountability and
transparency of First Nations governance.

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Environmental and natural resources (energy, minerals, forests,

fish, agriculture, water)

Conservative Government will increase funding to the Agri-Innovation

program by $100 million over three years, and make projects driven by
universities and colleges eligible for financing.

5. Multiculturalism, citizenship and/or immigration

Conservative Government will provide increased funding to Citizenship and
Immigration Canada to clear this backlog over a two-year period.

Rona Ambrose (interim)

Rona was born in Valleyview, Alberta on March 15, 1969. She is a Columnist,
communication consultant, policy analyst, public policy consultant, senior public
servant.