Eric Lefebvre

Slower phase-down, production first

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

excerpts repeat calls to eliminate the carbon tax

I said earlier, at the outset, that this bill essentially incorporates three commitments made by the Conservative Party: income tax cuts, GST rebates on new homes, and the elimination of the carbon tax for consumers. We would have liked to have gone further, but it's already a step in the right direction.

Expand production and export

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

excerpt states commitment to developing natural resources

I would like to sincerely thank my leader, Pierre Poilievre, for believing in me and for asking me to join the great Conservative family, which is committed to putting money back in the pockets of Canadians by cutting taxes, creating an energy corridor, developing our natural resources, reducing bureaucracy and shrinking the size of government. Over the past 10 years, the Liberals have maxed out our credit card.

Provinces lead

The other end of this axis: Ottawa leads

Criticizes handing power to Ottawa ministers and supports provincial experience.

We have to determine which measures to include, we have to choose between an inflationary deficit and a balanced budget, and as part of Bill C-15, we also have to decide whether to keep power in the hands of Canadians or hand it over to Liberal ministers and the Prime Minister here in Ottawa. In short, the Liberals tabled a bill granting cabinet ministers extraordinary powers.

Lower taxes and tighter spending

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

excerpts repeat calls for lower taxes and tighter spending

Over the past 10 years, the Liberals have maxed out our credit card. They have maxed out our children's credit cards, and we will be there to make sure that they do not max out our great-grandchildren's credit cards. How are we going to do that? We are going to start by expecting a budget from the Liberal government.

Market supply and deregulation

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

Proposes expanding tax rebates on all new homes to stimulate construction and ease market pressure.

What we are proposing is that this rebate apply to all Canadians who purchase a new home. This would stimulate the construction industry, ease pressure on the housing market, and provide significant assistance to Canadians. On this side of the House, that is what we believe is needed.

Enforcement and sentencing

The other end of this axis: Prevention and restraint

excerpt calls for stronger measures against violent offenders

Since 2015, this government has chosen to let violent offenders walk free rather than protect innocent Canadians. The reality is that there are now more dangerous criminals on our streets and in our communities, which are becoming less and less safe. Unfortunately, there are countless victims.