Giving families a helping hand, at all stages of life, is an important part of creating a society of which we can all be proud.
Liberals understand that good social policy is good economic policy. People become healthier, better educated, more secure, better equipped to be strong players in the economy. And, in turn, a stronger economy will produce greater social justice for us all.
Thanks to the previous Liberal government’ decade of strong fiscal management, Canada has had the capacity to improve its social programs and help Canadians across the country experience equality of opportunity.
Canada is a compassionate country –and this compassion is our strength. Liberals know, as you do, that childcare doesn’t come in the mailbox and that low-income Canadians need our help to climb the welfare wall so they can support their families.
The face of Canada is changing as thousands of people from all over the world choose to make Canada their home. We need to make the most of our newcomers’ talents and abilities to help our economy succeed.
As our population ages, we must also invest more in the evolving needs of our seniors. From protecting retirement savings to providing assistance for caregivers, we must enhance the quality of life for all seniors, especially those with the most limited means.
Liberals believe in a strong, just society, strong public health care, equality for all, respect for human rights and a Charter of Rights and Freedoms that protects all Canadians including all minorities from prejudice, racism, and inequality.
By investing in the lives of all Canadians, our seniors, our children, families, newcomers, and aboriginal Canadians, we can continue to build the fair and prosperous Canada we want.
