The coalition government accord

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Preamble

The new Government is supported by parties that share a commitment to
fiscal responsibility, a progressive agenda and a belief in the role of
Government to act as a partner with Canadians and Quebecers. Where
appropriate, these goals should be pursued in full partnership and
consultation with the provincial and territorial governments.

Fiscal Principles

This policy accord is built on a foundation of fiscal responsibility.
All three parties agree that the Canadian economy and the fiscal
framework of the federal government have severely weakened since the
last federal budget.

As the Parliamentary Budget Officer concluded, due to the policy
choices of the Conservative government, the starting point of the
federal government is deficit. This new reality does not reduce the
necessity to stimulate the economy consistent with the understandings
arrived at by all nations in the G20. The following plan describes
common goals and sets out an outline to provide active stimulus for the
economy over the next two years, with a shared commitment to return to
surplus within four years.

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