Natilien Joseph

Ottawa leads

The other end of this axis: Provinces lead

Excerpts repeatedly highlight federal funding and programs such as red seal and youth employment initiatives as central, asking how provinces complement them and how federal collaboration can expand.

On that point, the federal government funds the red seal program, which supports the adoption of common interprovincial standards for tradespeople skills through tax measures, and facilitates labour mobility.

Higher taxes and public spending

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

defends government spending and questions where cuts should be made, opposes canceling programs like dental care

The Conservatives keep saying that the government is spending too much, but they never tell us where budget cuts should be made. Can my colleague tell us where budget cuts should be made if we are spending too much? Should we cancel the tax cut? Should we eliminate dental care? We are told we are spending too much, but we need to know where we are spending too much.

Expand public coverage

The other end of this axis: More private delivery

Excerpts defend the Canadian dental care plan and public spending to expand access, especially in underserved areas.

Can my colleague tell us where budget cuts should be made if we are spending too much? Should we cancel the tax cut? Should we eliminate dental care? We are told we are spending too much, but we need to know where we are spending too much.

Public supply and demand controls

The other end of this axis: Market supply and deregulation

Excerpts support federal investment in transitional and supportive housing plus non-market housing units through Build Canada Homes.

Budget 2025 announced that $1 billion would be invested in transitional and supportive housing construction. When we speak of support, we're referring to services.

Higher permanent intake

The other end of this axis: Lower intake

supports transition of workers and stability in workforce including asylum seekers with permits

While we are reducing the number of temporary residents by the end of 2027, we also understand the importance of stability in the Quebec workforce. Can the minister tell the House how our government plans to support the transition of workers—

Stronger unions and standards

The other end of this axis: More flexibility for employers

supports section 107 approach that upholds right to strike and finds dignified agreements

Unlike the legislation that Mr. Harper passed, invoking section 107 of the Canada Labour Code allows the minister to set up arbitration, so that the union and the workers can find an agreement that is dignified, in compliance with the Canada Labour Code. It's a completely different approach from what we saw in 2011.