Dominique O'Rourke

Faster fossil phase-down

The other end of this axis: Slower phase-down, production first

Excerpts repeat support for bold climate action and against removing environmental regulations that address climate change.

The act aligns with the goals outlined in the throne speech two weeks ago, namely, to affirm our sovereignty, protect our economy and build the strongest economy in the G7, and in so doing, to advance reconciliation and take bold climate action. The throne speech was the vision, the mandate letter set the priorities, and now, the legislation would start to drill down into the execution.

Restrict new oil and gas

The other end of this axis: Expand production and export

Excerpts emphasize promoting clean energy and investments in green energy during transition.

We are in a transition period, which means several things. We will certainly promote clean energy and study the best options available in the current context for the provinces concerned.

Ottawa leads

The other end of this axis: Provinces lead

Excerpts stress federal leadership on interprovincial barriers and nation-building projects.

The leadership must come from the federal government, as well as from the provinces. The winds of change are blowing.

Expand public coverage

The other end of this axis: More private delivery

excerpts support public dental care plan and hospital funding

Also, are seniors not happy to now have access to the Canadian dental care plan?

Public supply and demand controls

The other end of this axis: Market supply and deregulation

excerpts support government-led Build Canada Homes and GST relief to increase supply

This legislation establishes Build Canada Homes as a Crown corporation dedicated to building truly affordable homes in communities across the country. The bill is the next major step in strengthening the federal government's capacity to address Canada's housing crisis.

Higher permanent intake

The other end of this axis: Lower intake

excerpts call to increase permanent residence admissions under start-up visa

Therefore, the petitioners call upon the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship to increase annual permanent residence admissions under the start-up visa program; allocate additional resources to reduce application backlogs; adopt a risk-based triage system to fast-track low-risk applicants; and resume issuing a limited number of work permits to essential founders so that they can build early business traction while their applications are being processed.

Stronger unions and standards

The other end of this axis: More flexibility for employers

excerpts support enhanced EI and re-skilling for workers

There is funding for expanding EI and work-share programs, with benefits and eligibility enhanced to provide additional support if people need it. It is true that Canadians would rather have a great job than expanded EI, but it is there if they need it, and so too is a new re-skilling package for up to 50,000 workers.

Diversify away from one partner

The other end of this axis: Deeper continental integration

Excerpts highlight vulnerability to US tariffs and need to protect industries.

The Conference Board of Canada identified Guelph as the most vulnerable city in Canada to tariffs. In February, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce identified Guelph as the sixth most vulnerable city overall, with the fourth-highest exports to the U.