Paddy Torsney: A Strong Voice for Canada

In the twelve years Paddy represented Burlington in Ottawa, the Liberal government worked with Canadians to transform the economy.

Canada enjoyed:

• The best job creation performance in the G7
• Eight consecutive budget surpluses - a Canadian record
• The lowest unemployment rate in 30 years

Since 2006 the Conservative government took the surpluses the Liberals left and turned it into a deficit. Conservatives are big spenders. Since taking office, Stephen Harper's Conservatives have raised federal spending by $33 billion.

Liberals believe the federal government has a role to play, working with businesses and labour to build a strong, 21st century economy. An economy based on knowledge, ingenuity, and innovation. An economy that is economically and environmentally sustainable, spearheading new green technologies.

That's why a Liberal government will:

• Invest $1 billion in the Advanced Manufacturing Prosperity (AMP) Fund to promote a greener, more competitive manufacturing sector
• Cut personal and business taxes by up to 10% under the Liberal Green Shift plan, so that a family with an income of $74,000 and 2 children will receive nearly $1,400 in income tax cuts and credits
• Reduce poverty, invest in a green economy - and restore fiscal discipline to government

Liberal times are prosperous times.