Kevin Lamoureux

Defend supply management

The other end of this axis: Liberalize supply management

Strongly advocates for supply management and its value to dairy and grain farmers.

I am a very strong advocate for supply management. I see the value of the dairy industry just as I see the value of wheat farmers and the Canadian Wheat Board. Many of the arguments the government is using today to get rid of the Wheat Board can and in all likelihood at some point in time will be used by a Conservative regime, whether it is this one or another in the future, to get rid of supply management.

Faster fossil phase-down

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

Backs net-zero emissions by 2050 and environmental stewardship measures.

Net zero by 2050 is achievable. This legislation allows us to set that framework in which we will see regulations. It would create a very important advisory body, which would include individuals of stature, to look at achieving net-zero emissions.

Tighter prudential rules

The other end of this axis: Lighter capital rules and more competition

Praises past Liberal regulation of banking and opposes deregulation.

Those individuals did more than anything the Conservative government has ever done to protect the integrity of the financial institutions we have in Canada today. The government needs to be aware of that fact.

Higher taxes and public spending

The other end of this axis: Lower taxes and tighter spending

Supports middle-class tax relief paired with investments and progressive budgets that expand services.

A Liberal government would make the tax system fairer, and cut the middle-class tax rate by 7%. That is a $3 billion tax cut for those who need it the most. The Liberal plan would also provide a bigger, fairer tax-free monthly cheque to help families with the high cost of raising their kids.

Expand public coverage

The other end of this axis: More private delivery

Calls national health care a core Canadian value and supports pharmacare and expanded public funding.

Health care, for me personally, over the last number of years, and I have been a parliamentarian for over 30 years now, has been the number one issue. I would ultimately suggest that for the constituents I represent, whether it was in the Manitoba legislature or here in the House of Commons, there has never been an issue more important than the issue of health care.

Public supply and demand controls

The other end of this axis: Market supply and deregulation

Advocates government role via CMHC, non-profit housing, and direct intervention for affordability.

Affordable housing has been an issue for a long time. The member referred to CMHC which is one of the cornerstones in terms of providing affordable housing for all Canadians. It was created shortly after World War II.

Higher permanent intake

The other end of this axis: Lower intake

Defends refugees and criticizes government for demonizing them while favoring balanced intake.

“Refugees” is not a bad word. The government has done a disservice to refugees as a whole because of the way it is branding refugees as being dirty and not really contributing to the Canadian economy. That is what Canadians are picking up on because of the manner in which the government continues to talk about refugees.

Stronger unions and standards

The other end of this axis: More flexibility for employers

Supports anti-scab legislation, postal and rail workers, and union protections.

It is really encouraging to have before us legislation that would have a very positive impact on our labour movement across the country, from coast to coast to coast. In fact, I hope that other provincial jurisdictions will look at what the provinces of British Columbia and Quebec have had in place for a number of years and, now, what the federal government is proposing within this bill to bring forward anti-scab legislation, and do likewise.

Prevention and restraint

The other end of this axis: Enforcement and sentencing

Criticizes mandatory minimums and emphasizes resolving root causes of crime.

The government seems to be more content in delivering a message of tough on crime, but it is not necessarily delivering a message for resolving the crime issue, and I am more interested in doing that. I look forward to being able to add comments as to how I believe we will ultimately be able to move in the direction of resolving the crime problem.