The June 3, 2011 Speech from the Throne sets out the Government's broad goals and
directions and the initiatives it will pursue to achieve these goals. Canada’s government will deliver on
its commitments and be there for all Canadians. Please find below the highlights I have selected form the Speech from the Throne.

I look forward to continuing my work in Parliament on your behalf when the Minister of Finance tables the Budget, on June 6, 2011.

For a complete version of the Speech from the Throne please visit www.sft-ddt.gc.ca

Sincerely,
Dave MacKenzie

Supporting jobs and growth by implementing the Next Phase of Canada’s
Economic Action Plan, which will include further steps to promote a stable, low-tax
environment; develop a highly skilled and flexible workforce; support innovation and
the adoption of new technologies; and expand access to markets abroad.

Eliminating the deficit one year earlier by making responsible choices and
reducing the cost of government, ensuring that the economy can continue to grow
and create jobs.

Supporting hard-working families by helping seniors make ends meet and
continuing to help Canadians save for their retirement; by supporting family
caregivers; by helping parents who want to provide their children with opportunities
to discover their creative passions; and by working collaboratively with the provinces
and territories to ensure that the health care system is sustainable and delivers
results for Canadians.

Standing on guard for Canada by celebrating our heritage; by developing
Canada’s extraordinary resource wealth in a way that protects the environment; and
by continuing to stand for what is right on the world stage, including through our
missions in Afghanistan and Libya.

Supporting law-abiding Canadians by reintroducing comprehensive law-and-order
legislation to combat crime and terrorism; by protecting the most vulnerable and
working to prevent crime; by addressing the problem of violence against women and
girls; and by reintroducing legislation to clarify and strengthen laws on self-defence,
defence of property and citizen’s arrest.

Helping communities and industries by ending the long-gun registry; by
continuing to support Canada’s traditional industries; and by addressing the barriers
to social and economic participation faced by many Aboriginal Canadians.

Promoting integrity and accountability by reintroducing legislation to reform the
Senate and restore fair representation in the House of Commons; by taking steps to
phase out direct taxpayer subsidies to federal political parties; and by ensuring that
citizens, the private sector and other partners have improved access to the workings
of government.