THE PC PARTY PLAN FOR ONTARIO'S FUTURE

In order to build a better Ontario, leadership matters.

For most of its history, Ontario has been a leader because our province had leaders.

Leaders who planned for the future – measuring success not by how much they spent – but by how much they delivered.
Leaders who did not fear the entrepreneurial spirit of Ontario – but embraced it.
Leaders with both a deep social conscience and a deep conviction that creating prosperity is essential so that we can help those who need it.

John Tory is that kind of leader. And in this document, you’ll see the highlights of his plan for a better Ontario.

Investing in stronger communities
Ontarians want diverse communities where the streets are safe. Where there’s better access to publicly-funded health care. Where public schools open doors and open minds. Where arts and culture thrive. Where there’s compassion and support for the most vulnerable citizens of our society. And where young people find opportunities closer to home. These are John Tory’s priorities for Ontario’s communities.

• Better planning for better health care
• Investing in public education
• Making communities safer
• Fighting poverty
• Helping municipalities succeed
• Promoting arts and culture in Ontario

Fairness for you and your family
Fairness means an Ontario that rewards hard work, entrepreneurship and innovation, respecting taxpayers and giving everyone a chance to participate in the province’s prosperity. For John Tory, fairness also means eliminating Dalton McGuinty’s regressive, unfair ‘health’ tax; fixing property tax assessment; and being fair to rural and urban residents alike.

• Fairness for taxpayers
• Fair property taxes
• Fairness for farmers

Government that works for you
The McGuinty government is taxing more and spending more -- but who’s asking what Ontarians are getting for their hard-earned money? John Tory will ask – and he will act. It’s time for the government to follow some basic rules of accountability: that means truth in taxes; an end to the Liberals’ secret political slush funds; and ensuring that no one is above the law – or beneath its protection.

• Accountable, transparent government
• Truth in taxes
• Services and jobs – closer to home
• One law for everyone

Building for Ontario’s future
To build a better future, leadership matters. Ontario has fallen behind other provinces on the environment, energy, health care and the economy – due to decisions deferred, and problems denied. John Tory knows it’s time to set clear, ambitious environmental targets; to secure clean, green energy systems for the long-term; and to make investments today to ensure jobs and prosperity tomorrow.

• Jobs for today and tomorrow
• Strengthening post-secondary education
• Welcoming skilled immigrants
• A cleaner environment
• Building a clean energy system
• Infrastructure for Ontario’s future