A balance between fiscal accountability, progressive social policy and
individual rights and responsibilities;
Build a national coalition of people who share these beliefs and who reflect
the regional, cultural and socio-economic diversity of Canada;
Develop this coalition, embracing our differences and respecting our
traditions, yet honouring a concept of Canada as the greater sum of strong
parts;
The Conservative Party will operate in a manner accountable and responsive
to its members;
A belief in loyalty to a sovereign and united Canada governed in accordance
with the Constitution of Canada, the supremacy of democratic parliamentary
institutions and the rule of law;
A belief in the equality of all Canadians;
A belief in the freedom of the individual, including freedom of speech,
worship and assembly;
A belief in our constitutional monarchy, the institutions of Parliament and
the democratic process;
A belief in the federal system of government as the best expression of the
diversity of our country, and in the desirability of strong provincial and
territorial governments;
A belief that English and French have equality of status, and equal rights
and privileges as to their use in all institutions of the Parliament and
Government of Canada;
A belief that the best guarantors of the prosperity and well-being of the
people of Canada are:
The freedom
of individual Canadians to pursue their enlightened and legitimate
self-interest within a competitive economy;
The freedom of individual Canadians to enjoy the fruits of their labour to
the greatest possible extent; and the right to own property;
A belief
that a responsible government must be fiscally prudent and should be limited
to those responsibilities which cannot be discharged reasonably by the
individual or others;
A belief that it is the responsibility of individuals to provide for
themselves, their families and their dependents, while recognizing that
government must respond to those who require assistance and compassion;
A belief that the purpose of Canada as a nation state and its government,
guided by reflective and prudent leadership, is to create a climate wherein
individual initiative is rewarded, excellence is pursued, security and
privacy of the individual is provided and prosperity is guaranteed by a free
competitive market economy;
A belief that the quality of the environment is a vital part of our heritage
to be protected by each generation for the next;
A belief that Canada should accept its obligations among the nations of the
world;
A belief that good and responsible government is attentive to the people it
represents and has representatives who at all times conduct themselves in an
ethical manner and display integrity, honesty and concern for the best
interest of all;
A belief that all Canadians should have reasonable access to quality health
care regardless of their ability to pay; and
A belief that the greatest potential for achieving social and economic
objectives is under a global trading regime that is free and fair.
