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AIMS
2.1 As Progressive Conservatives, we believe in a balance between
fiscal accountability, progressive social policy and individual rights
and responsibilities.
2.2 The Progressive Canadian Party of Canada exists to:
2.2.1 Build a national coalition of people who share these beliefs
and who reflect the regional, cultural and socio-economic diversity
of Canada;
2.2.2 Develop this coalition, embracing our differences and respecting
our traditions, yet honouring a concept of Canada as the greater sum
of strong parts; and
2.2.3 Provide an organizational framework within which Members of
the Progressive Canadian Party of Canada can effect change, gather public support for its policies
and influence government policy through the nomination of Progressive
Canadian candidates in every constituency and the
election of Progressive Canadian Members
of Parliament, for the betterment of Canada.
2.3 The Party will operate in a manner accountable and responsive
to its Members.
PRINCIPLES
3.1 The principles of the Progressive
Canadian Party of Canada are:
3.1.1 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;
3.1.2 A belief in the equality of all Canadians;
3.1.3 A belief in the freedoms of the individual, including freedom
of speech, worship and assembly;
3.1.4 A belief in our constitutional monarchy, the institutions of
Parliament and the democratic process;
3.1.5 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;
3.1.6 A belief that the best guarantors of the prosperity and well-being
of the people of Canada are:
3.1.6.1 the freedom of individual Canadians to pursue their enlightened
and legitimate self-interest within a competitive economy;
3.1.6.2 the freedom of individual Canadians to enjoy the fruits of
their labour to the greatest possible extent; and
3.1.6.3 the right to own property.
3.1.7 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;
3.1.8 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;
3.1.9 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 from a free competitive market economy;
3.1.10 A belief that the quality of the environment is a vital part
of our heritage to be protected by each generation for the next;
3.1.11 A belief that Canada should accept its obligations among the
nations of the world; and
3.1.12 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.
3.2 The leadership of the Party is accountable to its Members for
ensuring that policies espoused by the Party are guided by these principles.
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