To do that, it is essential that our effort be guided by clear principles. First, we believe it is crucial that government get its own house in order. Our budget must focus on cutting spending not raising taxes. Second, we have priorities as a country that mirror our needs as a people. These priorities should be reflected in the way government defines its role.
Blind cuts are bad cuts.
Canadians need a budget designed to promote growth and jobs . The third principle is frugality. Governments don't have money. They are given money - money from the pockets of Canadians from coast to coast to coast. And so, governments must behave as if every dollar counts.