Brad Vis

Slower phase-down, production first

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

Prioritizes forestry jobs and criticizes failure to secure deals that support the sector over climate measures.

We have lost opportunities to fight climate change because the Liberals have failed to get a softwood lumber agreement with the United States. Now thousands of people are out of work, thousands of families are struggling, and forestry companies are protesting with their feet and leaving for the United States.

Expand production and export

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

Supports Trans Mountain pipeline and criticizes blocks on getting Canadian oil and gas to tidewater.

For a number of years, the government has done everything in its power to prevent Canadian oil and gas getting to tidewater, and oil and gas getting shipped to refineries. Everyone in the House has recognized that we need a new approach to oil and gas that would allow us to process it efficiently in Canada and get the pipelines built so there would not be such an affordability crunch on young families.

Provinces lead

The other end of this axis: Ottawa leads

The excerpts criticize Ottawa-driven approaches and call for regional collaboration over federal exercises.

While the intent to improve coordination and data sharing is commendable, the bill risks becoming yet another Ottawa-driven exercise in paperwork rather than delivering real solutions. Canadians have seen first-hand the devastation of floods and droughts, from Abbotsford's submerged farmlands to Lytton's compounded disasters of fires, landslides and so on.

Lower taxes and tighter spending

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

Criticizes Liberal tax hikes and lack of transparency in massive spending.

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Assertive alliances and sanctions

The other end of this axis: Alliance restraint

Calls for sanctions on Chinese officials responsible for Uighur abuses using Magnitsky act.

The petitioners are calling on the government to formally recognize that Uighurs in China have been, and are being, subjected to genocide, and to use the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials act, the Magnitsky act, and sanction those who are responsible for these heinous crimes.

More private delivery

The other end of this axis: Expand public coverage

The excerpts defend private and not-for-profit insurance against single-payer pharmacare expansion.

Killing private and not-for-profit insurance would be devastating for millions of Canadians. Across the country, private coverage is, on average, 51% more extensive than provincial public counterparts.

Market supply and deregulation

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

Opposes foreign buyer co-ownership models and calls for tax incentives to increase supply.

The government should incentivize the use of RRSPs and other methods to help Canadians leverage their own funds to purchase a home, such as perhaps an increased basic personal tax exemption for young people seeking to enter the market. Many communities across Canada are also part of the missing middle.

Lower intake

The other end of this axis: Higher permanent intake

The excerpts criticize birth tourism and jus soli citizenship, calling for stricter controls.

A 2023 article in the National Post discussed jus soli, highlighting how a single hospital in Richmond, B.C., had 502 non-resident births in 2019. Across Canada, 4,400 non-resident births took place in 2019, which is more than triple the number from 2010.

More flexibility for employers

The other end of this axis: Stronger unions and standards

The excerpts support expanded EI flexibility for self-employed and family care needs.

Therefore, when the member for Edmonton Riverbend put forward this legislation, I thought it was a great addition to the types of programs we wanted to see governments provide to give Canadians flexibility when they really needed support and might not have that support otherwise. In addition, in Canada right now, our labour market is changing at a very fast rate.

Enforcement and sentencing

The other end of this axis: Prevention and restraint

Supports mandatory minimums and automatic denial of bail for smuggled firearms.

If someone is arrested carrying a smuggled firearm, they would be required to make the argument to a judge as to why they deserve to be let back into the community. Quite frankly, they should not get to go home. They deserve jail, not bail. Some of my parliamentary colleagues may have issues with the implementation of mandatory minimums, as we have heard this evening.

Deeper continental integration

The other end of this axis: Diversify away from one partner

States the party is for free trade and supports swift passage of CUSMA despite flaws.

Madam Speaker, the Conservative Party is the party of free trade and free markets. We recognize the importance of the U.S. and Mexican markets for Canadian exporters, which is why the Conservatives have been clear that we will support the swift passage of the new NAFTA deal. However, while a deal is better than no deal, Canadian industries are bracing for the impact of the changes to come.