Karina Gould

Defend supply management

The other end of this axis: Liberalize supply management

Excerpts repeat support for supply-managed sectors and Bill C-282 to protect dairy, poultry and other farmers.

Speaker, on this side of the House, we are asking senators to support Bill C‑282 in its original form because we believe in supply management and our Canadian dairy farmers, poultry farmers and other farmers, to ensure their economic well-being.

Faster fossil phase-down

The other end of this axis: Slower phase-down, production first

Excerpts repeatedly support the Paris Agreement, low-carbon transition, and major climate finance commitments.

The government is committed to transforming Canada into a more vigorous and resilient low-carbon economy and to positioning Canada as a leader in the fight against climate change. Our government also promised to help the poorest and most vulnerable countries fight climate change.

Restrain spending and deployments

The other end of this axis: Higher spending and more capability

Excerpts emphasize that military efforts alone are insufficient and prioritize humanitarian and political solutions over expanded deployments.

It is true that military and security efforts are vital to secure victory over those who are destabilizing the region and terrorizing the local populations, but they are not sufficient to secure a lasting peace for the people of Syria or Iraq. We must not lose sight of the fact that the solutions to the crises in the region are first and foremost political, and that humanitarian and development needs are growing.

Restrict new oil and gas

The other end of this axis: Expand production and export

Excerpts focus on clean technology, renewable energy, and low-carbon development with no support for expanding fossil production.

Recognizing that the Paris Agreement aims to limit global temperature increases, a majority of Canada's climate finance programming targets mitigation efforts primarily through renewable energy. I would like to note that significant progress continues to be made in advancing the feminist international assistance policy, and the majority of Canada's commitments are on track to be achieved.

Expand public coverage

The other end of this axis: More private delivery

Excerpts repeatedly affirm universal public health care and call for expanded home care and pharmacare within the public system.

Universal health care is indeed a core Canadian value, and I would like to reiterate the government's commitment to support the delivery of more and better home care services for all Canadians. As previously noted, while health care falls under provincial and territorial jurisdiction, our government is committed to working collaboratively with our provinces and territories to develop a new health accord that will ensure more access to high-quality in-home caregivers, financial support for family care, and when necessary, palliative care.

Public supply and demand controls

The other end of this axis: Market supply and deregulation

Excerpts advocate public funding and subsidies for affordable housing and seniors housing.

Our commitment to renew the subsidies for federal housing, build more affordable rental housing, and provide over $200 million for affordable seniors housing will have a meaningful impact on helping seniors in my community live in dignity. I have met many seniors who rely on OAS and GIS and who have been struggling to make ends meet.

Higher permanent intake

The other end of this axis: Lower intake

Excerpts praise community efforts to welcome Syrian refugees and support higher refugee intake.

I know these are just two examples of the kinds of thoughtful efforts Canadians are organizing in their own communities to help those in need. I wish to thank Norine and Olivia and all Canadians who are contributing however they can to ensure these refugees truly experience a warm Canadian welcome.

Stronger unions and standards

The other end of this axis: More flexibility for employers

Excerpts criticize anti-union private members' bills and highlight worker protections.

The other thing that he did, and he did not do this as a private member, is that he was the architect behind the Conservative plan, when they were in government, to put anti-union, anti-worker, anti-women and anti-abortion private members' bills in place.