The Conservative political party should govern Canada because it will introduce positive changes to our country. A re-elected Conservative government will make protecting the economy and jobs its number priority, as it recognizes this is an issue that is of the utmost importance to Canadians. Amid a global economy that is once again in a weakened state, Canada continues to be stronger than most, but our economy is still fragile and in need of protection from elsewhere in the world. Stephen Harper, of the Conservative party, has a strong economic action plan that will lower taxes, increase trade, and create jobs. It is the right plan for the economy and the right plan for Canadians. Firstly, the Conservative party will aim to lower the small
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This can then be reinvested in the business to fuel its growth, ensure its prosperity, and protect the jobs of its employees. Harper’s low-tax plan will support economic success, yet Justin Trudeau’s Liberals and Thomas Mulcair’s NDPs voted against tax cuts for small businesses. Trudeau even claimed that “a large percentage” of small businesses are simply schemes for wealthy Canadians to avoid paying taxes. It is clear that Trudeau has a lack of understanding and respect for small business owners, speaking to his economic illiteracy. Whereas, Harper and the Conservative party has the proven experience to keep the economy moving forward. Secondly, the Conservative party regards trade to be the lifeblood of our economy, accounting for 60 percent of our gross domestic product (GDP) and one in five Canadian jobs. The economy is better off when goods and services can reach global markets without restrictions and barriers. The Conservative party has renewed the vitality of trade and plans to continue doing …show more content…
The Conservative party’s plan for trade will protect and create jobs, provide financial security to workers and businesses, and grow Canada’s economy. Lastly, the Conservative party has been and will continue to provide support to Canadians looking to upgrade their skills for a job, enter the field of skilled trades, or obtain credential recognition for their international training. The Conservative Party knows that having the right skills is the key to finding a job or getting a pay raise, and is taking action to support hard-working Canadians. While in office, the Conservatives implemented the Apprentice Job Creation Tax Credit which allows a business who hires an apprentice to get a tax credit equal to 10 percent of that person’s salary with a maximum credit of $2,000 per apprentice. This program was a resounding success with the number of businesses using this tax credit increasing from 2,000 in 2006 to 12,000 in 2014. The success of this tax credit program means more trained apprentices are finding jobs, and the Conservative party aims to raise the amount employers can claim to $2,500 to further encourage employment of
This can then be reinvested in the business to fuel its growth, ensure its prosperity, and protect the jobs of its employees. Harper’s low-tax plan will support economic success, yet Justin Trudeau’s Liberals and Thomas Mulcair’s NDPs voted against tax cuts for small businesses. Trudeau even claimed that “a large percentage” of small businesses are simply schemes for wealthy Canadians to avoid paying taxes. It is clear that Trudeau has a lack of understanding and respect for small business owners, speaking to his economic illiteracy. Whereas, Harper and the Conservative party has the proven experience to keep the economy moving forward. Secondly, the Conservative party regards trade to be the lifeblood of our economy, accounting for 60 percent of our gross domestic product (GDP) and one in five Canadian jobs. The economy is better off when goods and services can reach global markets without restrictions and barriers. The Conservative party has renewed the vitality of trade and plans to continue doing …show more content…
The Conservative party’s plan for trade will protect and create jobs, provide financial security to workers and businesses, and grow Canada’s economy. Lastly, the Conservative party has been and will continue to provide support to Canadians looking to upgrade their skills for a job, enter the field of skilled trades, or obtain credential recognition for their international training. The Conservative Party knows that having the right skills is the key to finding a job or getting a pay raise, and is taking action to support hard-working Canadians. While in office, the Conservatives implemented the Apprentice Job Creation Tax Credit which allows a business who hires an apprentice to get a tax credit equal to 10 percent of that person’s salary with a maximum credit of $2,000 per apprentice. This program was a resounding success with the number of businesses using this tax credit increasing from 2,000 in 2006 to 12,000 in 2014. The success of this tax credit program means more trained apprentices are finding jobs, and the Conservative party aims to raise the amount employers can claim to $2,500 to further encourage employment of