Our Government has worked hard to deliver on these expectations.

And Canadians now have more money in their pockets because taxes have been cut. Families now have real choice in childcare through the Universal Child Care Benefit. Canadians now have a Government committed to helping them get the medical care they need more quickly. A Government that is tackling crime and making neighbourhoods safer.

The results are clear: Canada’s economy is strong, the Government is clean and the country is united.

Under the leadership of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Canada has shone as an example of what people working together, joined in a common purpose, can achieve. And our Government will continue to deliver that strong leadership as we move forward and build a better Canada.

A Canada that is proud of its place in the world and its economic future. A Canada built on a strong federation and a robust economy. A Canada that is safe for our families and healthy for our children. A Canada of principled, focused and effective leadership in return for all that its citizens give to their country.

In the next session of Parliament, our Government will continue to pursue an agenda of clear goals and real results, focusing on five priorities:

Rigorously defending Canada’s sovereignty and place in the world including through the realization of our strong Arctic vision and a responsible, effective path forward in Afghanistan.

Strengthening the federation and modernizing its democratic institutions through measures including formal limits on federal spending power and long overdue reform of the Senate.

Providing effective economic leadership and a prosperous future by aggressively moving forward with broad tax relief that includes a further promised reduction in the GST.

Tackling crime and strengthening the security of Canadians by reintroducing important crime legislation with the new Tackling Violent Crime Act, and by turning a strong focus to safe communities and youth and property crime.

Improving the environment and health of Canadians by continuing to deliver realistic and achievable results in areas such as environmental enforcement and product and food safety.

Canadians can be proud of their country and its achievements. Working together, we have built a nation that is prosperous and safe; a country where what matters is who you are and what you do – not who you know or where you’re from; a place where people from around the world can live in harmony; a federation that is more united at home and respected abroad than it has been for decades.

The Conservative Government Canadians elected to improve life for themselves and their families continues to deliver. And under the strong leadership of Prime Minister Stephen Harper we are building a better Canada.