Caroline Desrochers

Higher spending and more capability

The other end of this axis: Restrain spending and deployments

invest in the defence sector to rebuild the Canadian Armed Forces

At a time when our sovereignty is under threat, it is more important than ever that we invest in the defence sector to rebuild the Canadian Armed Forces, protect our vast land and bolster our military industry. The Mauricie region is ready to answer the call, with companies like Marmen, an industrial flagship that produces not only wind turbines, but also submarine parts and nuclear reactors.

Expand production and export

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

Excerpts repeatedly endorse Canada as an energy superpower, new pipelines and record production with exports to Asia.

Let us be clear: Canada has what the world needs, and we need to secure our place in the new global economy. In November, our government struck a new partnership with the Province of Alberta to lower emissions, unlock our natural resources and build a stronger and more sustainable economy. It will enable a clear and efficient approval process for a new pipeline, built and paid for by the private sector with indigenous peoples' co-ownership and benefits.

Provinces lead

The other end of this axis: Ottawa leads

consensus is at the heart of the project. The premiers are representing the citizens of their provinces and their territories

Consensus is at the heart of the criteria that have been put forward. The premiers of all the provinces and territories have met. There has never been, in recent history, such collaboration among provinces and territories on this, and consensus on what needs to be put forward. The premiers are representing the citizens of their provinces and their territories, and consensus is at the heart of the project.

Lower taxes and tighter spending

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

cut the carbon tax for consumers

One of the first things that the Prime Minister did, earlier in March, was to cut the carbon tax for consumers. When the numbers came out last week, we saw that already inflation has been reduced to 1.

Lower intake

The other end of this axis: Higher permanent intake

Excerpts repeat actions to cap international students, limit temporary workers and reduce immigration levels.

That is why, in January 2024, we capped the number of new international students and, in August, we limited the number of new temporary foreign workers. We've also announced significant reductions in immigration levels. More announcements will be made on this in the coming days.

Enforcement and sentencing

The other end of this axis: Prevention and restraint

Excerpts support stricter bail, sentencing and crime measures.

Speaker, I think it is clear that Canadians deserve to feel safe in their communities. That is why we are introducing a bill that will make bail and sentencing rules stricter and make the courts more efficient. I would like my colleague to speak to the importance of dialogue and of consulting with those who are on the front lines of implementing the laws we vote on here in the House.