Arnold Viersen

Slower phase-down, production first

The other end of this axis: Faster fossil phase-down

Repeatedly criticizes the carbon tax as ineffective and harmful to economy, supports pipelines and Canadian oil production as low-carbon and necessary.

Madam Speaker, I believe, 100%, that building more pipelines is totally in line with fighting climate change. Canadian oil is the lowest carbon footprint oil production in the world. Having tankers bring in oil from around the world is not environmentally friendly in any way, shape or form, whether it is CO2 emissions or just general environmental standards that take place where the oil is produced.

Expand production and export

The other end of this axis: Restrict new oil and gas

Excerpts call for building pipelines and prioritize oil exports.

The Liberal government's priorities should be pipes—pipes for oil.

Lighter capital rules and more competition

The other end of this axis: Tighter prudential rules

Supports financial transparency for unions to ensure accountability and worker rights, viewing it as promoting broader economic fairness.

Financial transparency is the bedrock of financial accountability. Why does the Liberal government seek to undermine worker and taxpayer rights to financial accountable unions? There is a public interest in this.

Lower taxes and tighter spending

The other end of this axis: Higher taxes and public spending

Excerpts repeatedly criticize Liberal deficits and spending sprees while praising prior fiscal restraint.

A spending spree on the taxpayers' dime is not only a sign of poor fiscal management; it is an irresponsible behaviour that has drastic consequences down the road. Who is going to pay for this shortfall? The Liberal Party has talked about eliminating a number of tax credits.

Assertive alliances and sanctions

The other end of this axis: Alliance restraint

Calls for recognition of Uighur genocide and use of Magnitsky Act sanctions against Chinese officials.

The petitioners are also calling for the government to use the Magnitsky law against corrupt foreign officials of China who are detaining and persecuting the Uighurs in China.

More private delivery

The other end of this axis: Expand public coverage

Emphasizes protecting conscience rights of health professionals against mandatory referrals and opposes MAID expansion for mental illness.

It is the federal government's duty to provide legislation that would protect conscience rights of medical practitioners. With respect to the rights of Canadians, it is also the government's duty to protect and preserve our health care system.

Market supply and deregulation

The other end of this axis: Public supply and demand controls

Criticizes government failure to build homes, calls for cutting red tape and balancing budget to lower interest rates for affordability.

By axing the tax, Conservatives will make all aspects of home ownership more affordable. We will balance the budget and bring down interest rates. We will cut the red tape that keeps communities from building homes Canadians can afford. Only common-sense Conservatives have a real plan that will build homes for Canadians so they can afford to live.

Lower intake

The other end of this axis: Higher permanent intake

Supports revoking citizenship for dual nationals convicted of terrorism and questions government handling of asylum and removals.

A NRG poll of over 1,000 Canadians showed that 83% of Canadians and 85% of immigrants to Canada supported revoking citizenship from convicted terrorists. Many groups representing new Canadians endorsed the bill as well.

More flexibility for employers

The other end of this axis: Stronger unions and standards

Excerpts repeatedly defend worker voting rights and union financial transparency against stronger union measures.

The Employees' Voting Rights Act changed that. It put unions and workers on a level playing field. Union certification is now done according to the free and secret votes of a majority. Employees make their decisions through the privacy of a secret ballot and are less subject to intimidation.

Enforcement and sentencing

The other end of this axis: Prevention and restraint

Excerpts support revoking citizenship for terrorists and stronger enforcement.

Revoking the right of citizenship is a penalty that fits the crime. The legislation that the Liberals seek to repeal allowed Canada to revoke the citizenship of the convicted terrorist Zakaria Amara, a member of the Toronto 18 .