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Slower phase-down, production first

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

Excerpts repeat support for pipelines, carbon capture and opposition to carbon taxes that slow production.

The Conservative motion before us is a clear statement of support for action, growth and prosperity. We even have some breaking news. The Leader of the Opposition has amended the motion to include the Liberals' concerns, green-lighting carbon capture projects, engaging and consulting with indigenous partners and participating in a trilateral discussion with B.C. on the pipeline. To quote the finance minister, today is “a good day for Canadians.

Higher spending and more capability

The other end of this axis: Restrain spending and deployments

Excerpts criticize neglect of recruitment, housing and readiness and call for stronger forces.

” Over the last 10 years, the Liberals have neglected our national defence. It's clear from the Auditor General's report that they let it get out of control. How is it that after nearly a decade of this Liberal government, the recruitment system has become so inefficient that it turns away the overwhelming majority of willing Canadians?

Expand production and export

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

Excerpts repeatedly demand building pipelines and unleashing oil and energy resources.

Our motion is clear. It says, yes, we support building the pipeline and exporting a million barrels a day. By voting for this motion, members agree that we need to cut the red tape and bureaucracy, repeal the outdated tanker ban, grant the permits and let private sector investment flow to build the infrastructure we need.

Provinces lead

The other end of this axis: Ottawa leads

Excerpts criticize Ottawa bureaucracy and call for municipalities to control approvals and performance.

Our approach is clear. First, we would cut the GST on all new homes under $1.3 million. That would save families up to $65,000 and immediately stimulate construction activity across the country. Second, we would tie federal infrastructure dollars to homebuilding performance. Municipalities must permit at least 15% more homebuilding each year in order to receive full federal funding. If cities want transit dollars, they would have to approve homes near transit.

Lower taxes and tighter spending

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

Excerpts repeatedly criticize high spending, exploding deficits and call for lower taxes and spending.

We must get the cost of living down, and we will continue to demand a budget that reveals the true deficit and lowers spending, taxes and inflation. We must unleash our construction sector to get homes built by cutting taxes and red tape for buyers and builders.

Market supply and deregulation

The other end of this axis: Public supply and demand controls

Excerpts criticize failed government housing programs and accelerator funds.

The Liberal housing accelerator fund was put in place to accelerate housing. It has done the opposite. For example, the housing accelerator fund gave $93.

Lower intake

The other end of this axis: Higher permanent intake

Excerpts state immigration must be brought under control because population growth has been too fast.

We must get immigration under control after a decade of Liberal mismanagement. Canadians are very welcoming, but our health care, housing and job markets are now overflowing because population growth has been too fast. These priorities represent our goals, and Conservatives will fight to deliver them.

Deeper continental integration

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

Excerpts call for a permanent end to tariffs with the United States.

We all want a permanent end to tariffs with the U.S., and we will work with the government to make that happen. We also need to focus on making our own economy more independent and self-reliant.