Michael Chong

Higher spending and more capability

The other end of this axis: Restrain spending and deployments

Supports NATO commitments, multilateral missions and rejects isolationism.

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Expand production and export

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

Supports nuclear power as reliable GHG-free production and clean coal technologies.

It is a greenhouse gas freeway of producing electrical power. It is also something that has been proven reliable for decades now.

Provinces lead

The other end of this axis: Ottawa leads

Excerpts state provinces are best positioned for child care and education and note public pensions as provincial jurisdiction.

We understand that Canadian working families need access to child care, but we also believe that provinces are best positioned to deliver this child care and early childhood learning.

Lighter capital rules and more competition

The other end of this axis: Tighter prudential rules

Advocates competitive corporate tax regime and single national securities regulator for market strength.

They are very aware of the need for a competitive corporate tax regime in this country. They are very aware of the need for Toronto to have a vibrant financial services sector, a sector that is under threat, that has declined in recent decades vis-à-vis the global marketplace.

Lower taxes and tighter spending

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

Repeatedly criticizes runaway spending increases and calls for fiscal restraint.

It is fiscally irresponsible because it represents a spending increase of 20% over the last five years. This is part of this government's runaway spending that will come back to haunt us when the economy slows, whenever that may be.

Assertive alliances and sanctions

The other end of this axis: Alliance restraint

Excerpts repeat support for NATO, UN missions, Afghanistan engagement and military support for Ukraine.

With leadership, comes responsibility, for responsibility is the price of leadership, a responsibility to be engaged in world affairs, a responsibility to multilateral engagement, a responsibility to the United Nations, a responsibility to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, a responsibility to give generously of our foreign aid, a responsibility to our citizens to protect their security and many would add, a responsibility to protect.

More flexibility for employers

The other end of this axis: Stronger unions and standards

Opposes extending benefits that widen inequality for non-EI eligible workers like immigrants.

Therefore, extending sickness benefits from 15 to 50 weeks widens the inequality between those Canadians who are not eligible for employment insurance, especially immigrants in the greater Toronto area, and those Canadians who are.

Enforcement and sentencing

The other end of this axis: Prevention and restraint

Supports tough penalties through legislation for fisheries violations and criticizes regulatory bypass.

Indeed, I am not against jail terms for those caught polluting or damaging our fisheries or our environment.

Deeper continental integration

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

Excerpts support multiple free trade agreements including with Ukraine, UK and Indonesia.

The trade agreement removed tariffs from 86% of Canada's exports, with the remaining tariffs being phased out over the following seven years.