Eric Duncan

Expand production and export

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

Calls for government to get out of the way so oil and gas sector can grow.

To my colleague from the Bloc's point, if she speaks to the oil and gas sector workers, they do not want government assistance, they do not want any subsidies; they want the government to get out of the way and allow them to grow the sector. We can do that, as we recently announced in our environmental plan, by investing in the sector and in the technology.

Provinces lead

The other end of this axis: Ottawa leads

Highlights provincial legislation and criticizes federal overreach into provincial jurisdiction.

The Liberals love intruding into provincial jurisdiction on issues, although they should not. They get struck down by courts and we have these prolonged problems.

Lower taxes and tighter spending

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

Repeatedly criticizes new debt, deficit and high spending.

Every single dollar in this bill, if not every single part of it, is new debt and deficit to our Canadian treasury. Canadians hear the statistic, as confirmed in the bill, that our national debt is now $1.

Assertive alliances and sanctions

The other end of this axis: Alliance restraint

Calls for standing up to China with sanctions and international pressure.

My argument to Canadians is that if we do not stand up against this, against genocide, with the whole list we spoke about, what do we stand for? At some point, we have to stand up, work together with our international colleagues on sanctions, whatever they may be, and send the message that we are not going to tolerate this from China or any other country in the world. It is about leadership and values, and these are being tested right now.

Market supply and deregulation

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

Calls government shared-equity program a failure and urges new approach.

The government's first-time homebuyer shared equity program is a failure and needs to be scrapped in favour of a new approach, but here is the biggest sign of disrespect: It was recently revealed that the minister rewarded staff at the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation with $40 million in performance bonuses, when literally the single reason they exist is to make housing more affordable for everyone in Canada.

Lower intake

The other end of this axis: Higher permanent intake

Highlights chaos from irregular crossings and lack of resources or plan.

It is seeing Roxham Road and the national problem and challenge that we have faced of an unprecedented volume of irregular border crossings, with people seeking asylum and refugee status here in this country.

Enforcement and sentencing

The other end of this axis: Prevention and restraint

Supports mandatory minimum sentences and tougher penalties for violent and drug crimes.

Violent criminals, drug dealers and traffickers should be held accountable with mandatory jail time for preying on vulnerable people. I had the opportunity to speak to Bill C-5 in the last Parliament, and in my opinion it is a terrible bill that protects drug dealers and people who are trying to profit from and prey on those battling addictions as opposed to protecting the victims of crimes.

Deeper continental integration

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

Supports trade deals and global markets while noting supply management.

I support that day in and day out, whether in the House as we work with other countries on trade deals or whatever it may be.