Brad Redekopp

Slower phase-down, production first

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

Excerpts repeat preference for slower phase-down with production prioritized, criticizing carbon tax and stressing fossil fuels needed for years.

Fossil fuels will be required for many years to come. This is especially true in the third world. Fossil fuels are lifting people out of poverty. You can't say to somebody who has never had lights that they can't have electricity, or you can't force someone to continue cooking with smoke-filled fire that causes lung and breathing problems.

Expand production and export

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

Excerpts repeat criticism of restrictions on oil and gas and call for expanding production and exports.

In terms of the oil and gas leg, the no-more-pipelines bill, Bill C-69, has restricted capacity to ship our oil to markets. The selling price of oil is down, investment is down, and therefore there are fewer jobs. The mining leg is also affected by Bill C-69.

Provinces lead

The other end of this axis: Ottawa leads

Excerpts show preference for provincial leadership by congratulating Saskatchewan provincial win and criticizing federal policies overriding provinces.

Madam Speaker, I am rising today to congratulate Premier Scott Moe on winning the recent Saskatchewan provincial election, the fourth consecutive win for his party. My federal riding of Saskatoon West is home to six provincial ridings that have traditionally split themselves between the Saskatchewan Party and the NDP.

Lighter capital rules and more competition

The other end of this axis: Tighter prudential rules

Excerpt criticizes tighter mortgage stress test rules as harming business and home building.

Because of the Liberals' mortgage stress test, new homebuyers are forced out of the market. Because of changes in building codes, the cost to build a home significantly increased, and as a result, construction activity in Saskatoon has significantly slowed down. In fact, housing starts are at the lowest level in 14 years.

Lower taxes and tighter spending

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

Excerpts repeat criticism of higher taxes, carbon tax and deficit spending.

Speaker, the Liberal record on the economy is one of higher taxes, massive deficit spending and rising job losses. Recent numbers from Statistics Canada show that since the imposition of the federal carbon tax, in my province of Saskatchewan job losses have increased.

Assertive alliances and sanctions

The other end of this axis: Alliance restraint

Excerpts repeat calls for sanctions on human rights abusers like Uighurs and Myanmar coup leaders.

The petitioners call on the government to formally recognize the genocide occurring among the Uighur Muslim population and to sanction those responsible for the crimes. They are specifically asking the House of Commons to formally recognize that the Uighurs in China have been subject to genocide and to use the Magnitsky act to sanction those who are responsible for these heinous crimes.

Market supply and deregulation

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

Excerpts criticize regulations and stress tests that increase housing costs and slow market activity.

Because of the Liberals' mortgage stress test, new homebuyers are forced out of the market. Because of changes in building codes, the cost to build a home significantly increased, and as a result, construction activity in Saskatoon has significantly slowed down. In fact, housing starts are at the lowest level in 14 years.

Lower intake

The other end of this axis: Higher permanent intake

Excerpts repeatedly criticize broken high-volume system and call for enforcement.

Now they have broken Canada's immigration system. The Conservatives have learned that there are over three million people in Canada who need to leave by December of next year, and the government does not have a plan.