Dear Constituent,

This week our Conservative government announced our new plan for this session of Parliament. We've embarked on an ambitious plan to Restore Canada's Prosperity, to Support Families, and Tackle Crime.

Our top priority is to complete the second phase of our Economic Action Plan and keep creating jobs and growth. At the same time, we're charting the course for a return to balanced budgets as we wind down stimulus spending as the economy improves.

We're also standing up for Canadian families. Countless parents, the whole nation over, currently benefit from the Universal Child Care Benefit. We're taking steps to improve those benefits for single parents who could use some extra help to support their families.

The goal is to make Canada the best country in the world to raise a family. And to that end, we're also tackling criminals who target women and children with tougher new laws against sex offenders.

I hope you'll never hesitate to get in touch with me at any time to share your thoughts.

Best regards,

- Dave


Helpful Links

Consumer Information for Choosing a Credit Card

Guide to Maternity Benefits

How to File a Consumer Complaint

Red Fridays: Support Our Troops

Research your Family History



Getting the Job Done

The Economic Action Plan:

From the forest floor to the factory floor, Canadians have persevered in the face of the recession. And Canada's Economic Action Plan is working. Tax cuts and enhanced Employment Insurance benefits are directly helping Canadians who needed help.

Businesses have begun hiring again. Our economy is growing. Now more than ever, it's important that we stay the course and finish the job to set our economy on a sure footing for the future.

For more information - click here.

Some of Prime Minister Stephen Harper's recent Throne Speech:
We are a country whose citizens do not turn back when confronted by obstacles, whatever they are, and never shrink from lending a helping hand to the most disadvantaged, wherever they may be.

As the Vancouver Winter Olympics and upcoming Paralympics remind us, there are also circumstances when festive hearts and the sharing of a common humanity are our greatest hope.

I know Canadians will continue to care, and that spirit of solidarity will redefine their sense of sharing as efforts are made to support the economic recovery...
To view the entire speech - click here.

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