November 4, 2005

Accountability.

This is what people who work hard, pay their taxes and play by the rules want from their political leaders. You don't expect politicians to be perfect. But you do want to know that your tax dollars - money you've worked for - are being spent properly and wisely.

You've been let down.

The Liberal Party's 12 years in power have featured one scandal after another. And despite Paul Martin’s promises to clean up Ottawa, the scandals just keep happening. The problem is the system the Liberals have created. It has become clear that this culture of waste, mismanagement and corruption cannot reform itself.
Canada needs a Prime Minister who will lead by example. We need a Prime Minister who will fix the system rather than defend its beneficiaries.

I did not get into politics to get a title or position. I got into politics to fight for the things I believe in. As Prime Minister, I will lead by example. I will begin the process of fixing the system by legislating and enforcing the Federal Accountablity Act – a specific, detailed and credible plan to clean up government. This will be the first thing I do.

Accountable government. You deserve nothing less. Join me and help make it happen.

Sincerely,

Hon. Stephen Harper, P.C., M.P.

Click here to read Stephen Harper’s Federal Accountability Act.