Democratic/Political/Legal
- In a sovereign and united Canada;
- In a federal system of government with strong provincial and territorial governments;
- In the Constitution, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and Parliamentary Institutions;
- In our constitutional monarchy;
- In the Rule of Law;
Economic
- That prosperity and well-being come from:
- Free enterprise in a competitive economy
- Free enterprise in a competitive economy
- Freedom to enjoy prosperity to the greatest possible extent
- The right to own property
- That government must be fiscally prudent and should be limited in areas of responsibility;
- That individuals have a responsibility to provide for themselves and their dependants, but that government must always respond to those who require assistance and compassion;
- A climate where individual initiative is rewarded, excellence is pursued, security and privacy of the individual is provided;
Environment
- That Canada must protect our environment;
International
- That Canada must meet its international obligations
Honesty/Integrity
- That government, and those who represent Canadians, must be ethical and honest
These principles are extracted and simplified from our party Constitution.
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