Prince George, BC – As Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Conservative Government plans for the next phase of Canada’s Economic Action Plan, Cariboo-Prince George MP Dick Harris will meet with small business owners and civic leaders at the Prince George Civic Centre on January 26 to discuss ways to create jobs and economic growth. Joining MP Harris will be special guest, the Honourable Gordon O’Connor, Minister of State and Chief Government Whip.
Harris explained that as the next phase of the Economic Action Plan is developed he and his Conservative Government colleagues across the country want to hear the views of Canadians. “The format will be an informal roundtable discussion with civic leaders and small business owners who will bring the ideas and views that are representative of their regions and communities.
The discussions will be focused on three points:
- Canada is on track for balanced budgets in 2015-16. Without throwing Canada off track for balanced budgets, what cost-neutral or non-spending steps can the federal government take in the next budget to help create jobs and promote economic growth?
- In what areas do you think the federal government can be more efficient and effective?
- What should Canada's priorities be for the short and long term to encourage private sector growth and leadership in the economy?
Launched in 2009, the Economic Action Plan has so far contributed to the creation of jobs and provided financial security to Canadian families through the worst global recession since the Second World War. It is clear that the Economic Action Plan is working,” continued Harris.
We are committed to protecting and sustaining Canada’s fragile economic recovery and we will not jeopardize that recovery by adopting the Ignatieff-NDP-Bloc Quebecois plan for higher taxes, increased spending, and more government waste,” said Harris.
“The economy remains the number one priority of the Prime Minister and our Government will continue to focus on creating jobs for workers, retirement savings for seniors, and the financial security of all Canadian families,” ended Harris.
