Kelly McCauley

Liberalize supply management

The other end of this axis: Defend supply management

Supports TPP and CETA which open agricultural markets with compensation for affected sectors like dairy and beef.

In fact, our previous government, as part of the TPP, offered about half a billion dollars in support for the dairy industry. Our previous government had planned to do it and put it in as part of the program, and we stand behind that.

Slower phase-down, production first

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

Repeatedly criticizes carbon tax, notes previous government reduced emissions while growing economy, and cites Australia example of failed carbon tax.

Madam Speaker, as I mentioned earlier in my speech, which perhaps my colleague was not listening to, the previous Conservative government, by working with its allies and industries, was the very first government in history to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Last week we heard the laughable comment from the other side that this was because of all the great stuff Kathleen Wynne was doing.

Expand production and export

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

Advocates for pipelines like Energy East, criticizes government for blocking them, and supports CETA to expand oil and gas markets.

We could get pipelines approved instead of destroying and turning down pipelines for political reasons, as was done with Northern Gateway. We could move forward on energy east.

Provinces lead

The other end of this axis: Ottawa leads

Highlights unfair federal infrastructure allocation hurting Alberta and calls for better provincial consideration.

My home province of Alberta is only set to receive $347 million for public transit expansion over the next two years, which is 10% of the amount of funds available. Yet, Alberta holds 12% of Canada's population, leaving Alberta underfunded 13% on a per capita basis.

Lower taxes and tighter spending

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

Repeatedly condemns large deficits, broken promises on revenue-neutral tax cuts, and increased spending.

Why is that? It is because the budget is the Liberal's plan to run a projected $29.4 billion deficit this year alone. That is right, nearly $30 billion.

Assertive alliances and sanctions

The other end of this axis: Alliance restraint

Backs motion condemning BDS movement and highlights threats to Israel and Jewish communities.

the House reject the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement, which promotes the demonization and delegitimization of the State of Israel, and call upon the government to condemn any and all attempts by Canadian organizations, groups or individuals to promote the BDS movement, both here at home and abroad.

More flexibility for employers

The other end of this axis: Stronger unions and standards

Criticizes fair wage policy for excluding small and non-union businesses in procurement.

Instituting a modern fair wage policy contradicts your comment about making procurement easier for Canadian companies to do business with the government. You will end up excluding a huge number of family businesses, small businesses, and those who are working at a different competitive level.