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The Conservative Party of Canada (French: Parti conservateur du Canada), colloquially known as the "Tories", is a conservative political party in Canada, formed by the merger of the Canadian Alliance (formerly Reform Party) and the Progressive Conservative Party in December 2003. The party currently forms the Government of Canada (since February 6, 2006), and is led by Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conservative_party_of_canada)

Founding Principles

• A balance between accountability, social policy and individual rights/responsibilities.

• Build a national coalition of people who share these beliefs and who reflect the regional, cultural and socio-economic diversity of Canada;

• Embrace our differences and work together 

• The Conservative Party will operate in a manner accountable and responsive to its members;

• A belief in loyalty to a sovereign and united Canada governed in accordance with the Constitution of Canada, the supremacy of democratic parliamentary institutions and the rule of law;

• A belief in the equality of all Canadians;

• A belief in the freedom of the individual, including freedom of speech, worship and assembly;

• A belief in our constitutional monarchy, the institutions of Parliament and the democratic process;

• A belief in the federal system of government as the best expression of the diversity of our country, and in the desirability of strong provincial and territorial governments;

• A belief that English and French have equality of status, and equal rights and privileges as to their use in all institutions of the Parliament and Government of Canada;

• A belief that the best guarantors of the prosperity and well-being of the people of Canada are:

  • The freedom of individual Canadians to pursue their enlightened and legitimate self-interest within a competitive economy;

  • The freedom of individual Canadians to enjoy the fruits of their labour to the greatest possible extent; and

  • The right to own property;

• A belief that it is the responsibility of individuals to provide for themselves, their families and their dependents, while recognizing that government must respond to those who require assistance and compassion;

• A belief that the purpose of Canada as a nation state and its government, guided by reflective leadership, is to create a country where individual initiative is rewarded, excellence is pursued, security and privacy of the individual is provided and prosperity is guaranteed by a free competitive market economy;

• A belief that the quality of the environment is a vital part of our heritage to be protected by each generation for the next;

• A belief that Canada should accept its obligations among the nations of the world;

• A belief that good and responsible government is attentive to the people it represents and has representatives who at all times conduct themselves in an ethical manner and display integrity, honesty and concern for the best interest of all;

• A belief that all Canadians should have reasonable access to quality health care regardless of their ability to pay; and

• A belief that the global trading regime that is free and fair.

 (http://www.conservative.ca/EN/4679/)

This is a serious party, they are not joking around with issues and they have continued to make Canada a better place to live in. They believe in equality, freedom, diversity and much more. They have strong values and that is why they are in power at this time.

The Conservative members are more pro-life than pro-choice. Traditionally more Liberal members are more pro-choice than pro-life. Although Canada has no official abortion laws, the stance on abortion of the party has yet to be said.

A Christian could support this group because they stand for rights and freedoms of all people and they are more pro-life than pro-choice. Stephen Harper is a member of the Christian and Ministry Alliance Church in Ottawa.

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