Frank Caputo

Slower phase-down, production first

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

Repeatedly criticizes carbon tax as tax upon tax increasing costs.

On top of that, we look at things like taxes, and taxes upon taxes: GST on top of a carbon tax. People have their CPP deductions, their EI deductions and their income tax.

Higher spending and more capability

The other end of this axis: Restrain spending and deployments

Criticizes cuts to caseworkers and calls for more support for veterans.

We should be supplying veterans with more resources, not less. When workloads get too high, we see burnout.

Expand production and export

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

Supports protecting critical infrastructure like pipelines and criticizes carbon tax raising gas prices.

I certainly would be in favour of looking at legislation that protects any critical infrastructure, not just pipelines. Infrastructure is just as critical to Canadians as health care is, so I am in favour of any legislation that extends protection to our system functioning smoothly.

Provinces lead

The other end of this axis: Ottawa leads

Notes health care is provincial jurisdiction and supports increased transfers.

As my colleague for Langley—Aldergrove pointed out, this is a jurisdictional issue, health care is provided by the provinces, and the federal government does provide funding for that. As set out in our platform in the most recent election, we were all for increasing health transfers to the provinces given our aging population and the need for ongoing care.

Lower taxes and tighter spending

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

Repeatedly criticizes high spending, debt doubling, and tax increases.

In the two years that the backlogs have been particularly accrued, we have seen two elections from the government and a doubling of the national debt. However, none of the money seems to be going toward veterans.

Assertive alliances and sanctions

The other end of this axis: Alliance restraint

Calls for action on Ukraine and sanctions on Russia.

I implore this government to do everything within its power to bring peace to Ukraine, and to never give up on the sovereignty of Ukraine or the democratic free will of the Ukrainian people.

Market supply and deregulation

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

Calls for speeding permits, lowering fees, and selling federal buildings for housing.

A Conservative government would require big cities that want federal infrastructure money to speed up and lower the cost of permits, and to approve affordable housing around all new transit stations so that our young people can live there and not even need to afford a car.

Enforcement and sentencing

The other end of this axis: Prevention and restraint

Criticizes lenient bail, house arrest, and calls for change to protect victims.

Bail has become the norm for repeat violent offenders. Will the government shut this revolving door?

Deeper continental integration

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

Criticizes tariffs and calls for stronger action on softwood lumber trade.

Free trade is the best avenue.