Five years of real results for Saskatchewan families.

Your Conservative Government A Progress Report

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5 Years of Conservative Action and Results

On February 6th, 2006, a new Government was sworn in. Stephen Harpers Conservative Government stood for sound, stable and secure governing, a concept that had been lacking in Ottawa for too long. And since that first day in office, weve delivered. Our Government has been making good decisions for the right reasons to benefit all Canadians and their families. For five years, Stephen Harpers Conservative Government has made Canada more united, stronger, more prosperous, and safer. We focused on a few key priorities that we knew Canadians supported. Safer streets, lower taxes, accountable and transparent government, better support for families and investments in infrastructure. In 2008, thanks to our prudent action, Canada weathered the worst of the global recession better than any other G8 country. This is no time to change course. We will continue to deliver the action that is making a difference for Canadians and their families. We will not raise taxes that hurt Canadians pocketbooks. We will work to get back to balanced budgets. We will not raise job-killing taxes on businesses. Our Conservative Government is working to make sure that our economic recovery remains strong and that all Canadians have safe communities, access to employment and a government that addresses their priorities.

Andrew Scheer, MP Regina-QuAppelle

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Accountable Government
First on our agenda was the Federal Accountability Act. Our Government knew we had to restore Canadians trust in our elected officials after the Sponsorship Scandal, so we brought in the toughest anti-corruption law in Canadian history: Tough new regulations for government lobbyists and special interests. Banning corporate and union donations to get big money out of Canadian elections. Getting tough on wasteful spending and government pet projects. Dramatic changes to government financial reporting.

For the first time in decades, Canadians can trust that their representatives in Ottawa are accountable to the people who sent them there Canadian voters.

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Protecting Canadas Economy

Years before the global recession happened, the Conservative government was making prudent decisions. Cutting waste, lowering taxes and paying down debt. As a result, Canada was able to respond to the recession without massive bank bailouts, structural deficits or higher taxes. We cut the GST from 7 to 5 per cent, helping Canadians save on every purchase they make. We have reduced job-killing taxes on new business development. After five years of hard work, Canada has the lowest deficit and debt ratio among the G8. The result is 460,000 net new jobs since July 2009, a sound financial sector, and an economic recovery ahead of other G8 countries.

Investing in Infrastructure
For many decades, total public investment in Canadas vital infrastructure had been in serious decline. Since coming to office, the Conservative Government reversed that dangerous trend with the biggest federal investment in Canadas public infrastructure since the Second World War. The Global Transportation Hub in Regina is already attracting new investments and bringing more jobs to the area. The federal government was a key partner in making sure that project went ahead. As well, many small towns and villages were able to upgrade their water systems, fix roads and renovate recreational centres.

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Fighting for Families

One of the top priorities for the Harper Government will always be to put hard-working Canadian families first. Instead of billions spent on bureaucrats in Ottawa, we are delivering support directly to families. Provided choice for parents with the $100/month per child benefit. We introduced the Childrens Fitness Tax Credit to help with the cost of kids activities. Introduced a $2000/child tax credit. We introduced new tax credits for post-secondary education and apprenticeships. We introduced Tax-Free Savings Accounts, to help families save for their own priorities.

Keeping our Communities Safe

Canadians have too often seen a justice system that puts the rights of criminals ahead of the rights of victims. We have changed that with tough-on-crime legislation to make our streets and communities safer. Ending house arrest and pardons for serious, violent offences. Cracking down on gang violence and organized crime. Tough new measures to hold Young Offenders accountable. Tougher bail rules and mandatory jail time for serious gun crimes. A National Anti-Drug Strategy to give police the tools they need to take on the thugs who produce and push poisons on our streets. New laws to tackle white collar crime and property crimes like auto theft.

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Delivering for Saskatchewan & Regina

After years of feeling like Ottawa treats Western Canada like an afterthought, for the past five years the Conservative government has made the needs of Saskatchewan and the rest of Western Canada a major priority. In particular, Regina and the communities of Regina-QuAppelle benefit from this new focus. The Conservative Governments $27 million investment in Reginas Global Transportation Hub is paying off with hundreds of new jobs for our community. We are helping Regina become a major tourism and convention centre with $20 million in federal investment for Evraz Place. We have invested millions in expansions and upgrades at the University of Regina and the Saskatchewan Institute of Science and Technology. The Conservative Government has delivered millions to Saskatchewan for infrastructure in small towns and rural areas, with a focus on water treatment, solid waste management, and road construction. The Conservative Government has doubled the amount that Saskatchewan municipalities receive from gas tax funding, helping to reduce pressure on property taxes.

Unprecedented Focus on Agriculture

Over the past five years, Conservatives have been delivering results for Saskatchewan farmers. Replacing the outdated CAIS with new programs like Agri-Stability, AgriInvest and Agri-Recovery, has made business risk management programs better. We have aggressively opened new markets for our agricultural products in South America, Europe and the Middle East. Our next focus is on India and Asia. By mandating bio-fuels in Canadas oil and gas industry, we have helped create new demand for Saskatchewan commodities. Provided support for grains and oilseed famers affected by the excessive moisture from last year.

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It is important for me to know what you think. Please take the time to respond to this reply card and return it to me in the mail. If you prefer, you can put this card in an envelope. Either way, there is no postage required.

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Do you approve of the Conservative actions to crack down on corruption and make Ottawa more accountable to voters? Do you approve of the Conservative governments efforts to reduce government waste and eliminate the deficit? Do you approve of the Conservative governments ongoing strategy on the economy? Do you approve of the Conservative governments strategy for investing in vital infrastructure? Do you approve of the Conservative governments strategy of focusing on the needs of hard-working Canadian families? Do you approve of the Conservative governments strategy for getting tough on crime and fighting for victims? Do you approve of the Conservative governments strategy of focusing on the needs of Western Canada and Saskatchewan in particular? Do you approve of the Conservative governments strategy of focusing on the priorities of Saskatchewan farmers?

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In your opinion, is Andrew Scheer on the right track as your MP in Regina-QuAppelle?

In your opinion, are Stephen Harper and the Conservative Government on the right track for Canada?

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Regina
984-A Albert St Regina SK S4R 2P7 Phone: (306) 790-4727 Fax: (306) 790-4728

Fort QuAppelle
241-C Broadway St E Fort QuAppelle SK S0G 1S0 Phone: (306) 332-2575 Fax: (306) 332-2576

Ottawa
653-D Centre Block Ottawa ON K1A 0A6 Phone: (613) 992-4593 Fax: (613) 996-3120

www.andrewmp.ca
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Andrew Scheer, MP Regina-QuAppelle 653-D Centre Block House Of Commons Ottawa ON K1A 0A6

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