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If we were to become a republic we would have to elect our head of state, as it is we have an appointed figure head in the shape of the Govenor-General. Until that happens the leader of the leader of the ruling party in our house of commons (the legislature) is our defacto head of state.
With the NDP, they don't intend to cut taxes as you suggest. They have said they would rollback some corporate tax cuts but leave individual taxes alone. They have said they will increase spending. They plan on doing this by using the surplus to fix our "social safety net" rather than using the surplus to pay down the debt.
They have no plans to run a deficit.
Personally, I believe we need to reform health care, education and environmental policy. This does not mean increased privatization. I think we just need to do it better than we have been.
A note on the Conservatives: It isn't that Harper wants to create change, or even a lot of change. Change can be good. It is the fact that many of the members of the Conservative party hold views (i.e. social conservatism) that I disagee with and honestly believe that the majority of Candians disagree with as well. I don't feel they are being honest and upfront about their intentions.
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"My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars."
- Old Man Luedecke
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