James Bezan

Slower phase-down, production first

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

Opposes carbon tax increases and argues they raise costs without fixing emissions.

The Liberal government is pickpocketing the middle class to the tune of $1,600 and making life more unaffordable. We are talking about a carbon tax that is going to triple from where it is today, more than triple.

Higher spending and more capability

The other end of this axis: Restrain spending and deployments

Advocated for needs of Canadian Armed Forces and supported extended missions in Afghanistan and Libya.

James Bezan | Member of Parliament, Selkirk–Interlake–Eastman Do you believe Canada needs to be more self-reliant to protect affordability and stability for families? - Take our survey Sign up for our newsletter and stay informed about the latest news and events in our community! During his years in Parliament, Bezan has fought strongly for marketing freedom for Western Canadian farmers and ending the long-gun registry, advocated for the needs of the Canadian Armed Forces and is a champion for international human rights.

Provinces lead

The other end of this axis: Ottawa leads

Praises respect for federalism and fairness for all provinces including Quebec.

While Liberals continue to display arrogance and disregard, this Conservative government is moving ahead on an agenda of respect for federalism and fairness for all provinces, including Quebec.

Lighter capital rules and more competition

The other end of this axis: Tighter prudential rules

Supports tax cuts and accelerated capital cost allowance for business competitiveness.

We have accelerated the capital cost allowance for businesses, allowing them to purchase the tools and equipment to make themselves more competitive, increase their productivity and increase their ability not only to earn profits but to employ more people.

Lower taxes and tighter spending

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

Supports GST cuts and broad tax relief to stimulate economy and return money to families.

Speaker, I want to say yes, we are bringing in a GST tax cut that is going to benefit all Canadians, including the 30% of Canadians who do not pay income tax and would never see the benefit of an income tax cut.

Assertive alliances and sanctions

The other end of this axis: Alliance restraint

Supports sanctions on Russia, arms to Ukraine, and recognition of Ukrainian territory.

Of course we always have to remember the illegal invasion and occupation and annexation of Crimea and demand that the Russian Federation return that property, return that land back to Ukraine. No one in Canada and no one in the international community should ever recognize Crimea as anything but sovereign Ukrainian territory.

Market supply and deregulation

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

Attributes housing price spikes to government spending and supports market-oriented solutions.

For the past nine years, we have witnessed rent double. We have witnessed the cost of a mortgage double and the cost of a down payment double. Our children and grandchildren will not have the opportunity that we did to own a home and to move ahead in life because of the out-of-control spending of the Liberal-NDP government.

Lower intake

The other end of this axis: Higher permanent intake

Supports tightening refugee claims from safe European countries to stop abuse of the system.

So I’m glad to see today that finally, after several years, someone has the political courage to take the political risk of saying, if you’re from a European country and you can land in London or Paris or Berlin, fill out paperwork, and legally live there, work there, pay taxes there, you shouldn’t be allowed to make a refugee claim in Canada. Buttress that with this reality check.

Enforcement and sentencing

The other end of this axis: Prevention and restraint

Calls for tough minimum sentences, ending conditional sentences for serious crimes, and protecting communities from repeat offenders.

Canadians want to make sure that people who do serious crimes do their time in jail, not under house arrest and not on conditional sentences where they walk our streets and reoffend. We want to make sure that we protect property values and protect people from injury so that we can continue to move ahead as a society and feel safe in our communities.

Deeper continental integration

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

Supports CETA and expanded pre-clearance to facilitate trade with US and EU.

Being from a riding that has a diversified agriculture background with grain, oilseed, and supply-managed farms, as well as a very large and vibrant ranching community, I can say that this agreement is well endorsed and supported by the producers in my riding. They are just ecstatic about the opportunity to expand their markets. I have listened carefully to the debate and I am a little concerned that some members have suggested that maybe we do not need this agreement or that the markets are not there.