Fred Davies

Slower phase-down, production first

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

Repeats opposition to carbon tax and calls to axe the tax in favor of technology and production.

Mr. Speaker, on this side of the House, we believe in technology, not taxes, as a way to fight climate change. I have worked with many companies in Niagara in the green tech sector that are creating new technologies rather than collecting taxes that change nothing and do not reduce CO2 emissions.

Higher spending and more capability

The other end of this axis: Restrain spending and deployments

States need for substantial investment in military capacity.

We have a lot of investment to make in our own military, our own peacekeeping forces and our own capacity and training to understand on the ground what that means. Beyond that, Canada's role is still fuzzy to me.

Expand production and export

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

Criticizes interference like national energy program and notes world demand for Canadian LNG.

We know what the current government looks at when evaluating business cases such as LNG: It says there is no business case while the world is starving for our liquefied natural gas. Is the market there? It is not, according to the statistics.

Lighter capital rules and more competition

The other end of this axis: Tighter prudential rules

Emphasizes reducing regulatory barriers for marine sector and private enterprise.

The role of short sea shipping in the Great Lakes and our coastal regions underscores the importance of reducing regulatory barriers to fully develop our Canadian marine potential. All the leaders in my riding recognize this as well.

Lower taxes and tighter spending

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

Repeatedly criticizes carbon tax and massive spending while calling to axe the tax.

If we are going to tax our companies to death, we will never be able to compete on an international scale. I hope the government will finally decide to axe the tax.

Market supply and deregulation

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

Supports real plan with lower taxes to build homes rather than bureaucracy.

Conservatives will continue to support a real plan that will lower taxes, make life more affordable and bring home the dream of home ownership in Canada.

Lower intake

The other end of this axis: Higher permanent intake

Repeats criticism of chain migration and calls system broken from high intake.

The original text of the bill would have opened the floodgates to people with no serious connection to Canada, either through loose lineage or lived experience here, which was our biggest problem with the legislation. When I was asked to join the citizenship and immigration committee, one of the first pieces of legislation we saw was this bill.

Deeper continental integration

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

Highlights border trade with US and economic benefits of continental commerce.

The Peace Bridge in Fort Erie sees over $40 billion of economic activity crossing back and forth between Canada and the United States, the second-busiest border crossing in Canada. Our beautiful Lake Erie shoreline leads us to the Welland Canal, the backbone of the Great Lakes economy.