In thousands of conversations in communities across Ontario, I’ve found that people keep talking about three things they want from their government: trust, competence and fairness.
Ontarians are fair-minded, big-hearted people. They don’t expect perfection from their politicians. But they’re disappointed when they don’t get these basic things.
I believe you earn trust by being straight with people – and by keeping your word. You demonstrate competence through good management and good planning. And you show fairness in both how well you listen – and how well you lead.
It’s time for a government that’s really and truly accountable – that tells the truth about what it taxes and spends, and operates by clear, transparent rules.
It’s time for streets that are safer – through better enforcement of crime and investments in vulnerable communities.
It’s time for a health care system that’s less about how much we spend and more about the outcomes we achieve for people.
It’s time for fairness for those whose interests the government has neglected or ignored – such as property taxpayers, farmers, and residents of rural, remote and Northern communities.
It’s time for firm, ambitious environmental targets. For an energy supply that’s cleaner, greener and more secure. And for an Ontario in which opportunity and prosperity are attainable for all.
It’s a time for leadership today – for a better Ontario tomorrow.
I believe we can achieve all these things, because I believe in Ontario and its people. And I will lead a government that will restore trust and competence to public life.
I won’t pretend that I have all the answers, and I won’t make promises I can’t keep. But I will always talk straight. I will keep my word. I will be accountable to the people I serve. And I will plan carefully to make Ontario better for our children.
That’s the kind of leadership I’ll bring to Ontario.
Sincerely,
John Tory MPP
Leader of the Ontario PC Party
