Connie Cody

Slower phase-down, production first

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

Repeats preference for Canadian business and stricter domestic rules over rapid emissions cuts via mandates.

The better way to fight climate change is by bringing more business to Canada and dealing with matters within Canada so we have better and more stricter environmental regulations. Also, if we can take more away from China, we will do much better here in Canada.

Expand production and export

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

Repeats opposition to gas vehicle ban and grid-forcing transition that harms rural users and reliability.

It would shut down a lot of businesses, so it is very important that we keep our gas-powered vehicles going. We also have a lot of car shows, and a lot of those people cannot convert their vehicles to electric.

Provinces lead

The other end of this axis: Ottawa leads

Repeats criticism of Ottawa one-size-fits-all mandates that ignore local geography and realities.

It is a one-size-fits-all order from Ottawa that ignores cost, geography and common sense. Canadians should not be forced to buy electric vehicles, especially when the Liberals have not fixed the infrastructure needed to support them.

Lower taxes and tighter spending

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

Repeats criticism of high deficits, debt and spending that raise costs for families.

We know what causes inflation; it is out-of-control government spending that drives up the cost of everything for Canadians. Instead of reining in the spending, the government is spending more money than even Justin Trudeau did.

Market supply and deregulation

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

Attributes housing crisis to Liberal policies and calls for common-sense fixes.

The Liberal-manufactured housing crisis, which has caused home prices to double in less than a decade, is a big part of why there are so many people sleeping on our streets. However, another huge reason is the wave of addiction and the opioid epidemic that has flooded our communities, big and small.

Lower intake

The other end of this axis: Higher permanent intake

Repeats that levels were too high and unsustainable, breaking the system.

We know that immigration levels were too high for too many years in this country. We know that senior public servants in Ottawa knew that, too.

Enforcement and sentencing

The other end of this axis: Prevention and restraint

Repeats calls for tougher bail, mandatory minimums and ending catch-and-release.

There is still no action to end Liberal catch-and-release policies, meaning people who smuggle drugs and guns across our borders can still be arrested, get released and go right back to breaking the law all in the same day. The Liberals are still allowing people who get arrested for the most serious crimes to serve what should be multi-year sentences in the comfort of their own homes.

Deeper continental integration

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

Supports auto sector ties to US market and opposes policies harming exports and jobs.

We put forward a new auto pact, with real solutions to make it easier to build and buy Canadian, restore free trade and protect blue-collar paycheques. It is about more than the jobs of today.