Patrick Weiler

Defend supply management

The other end of this axis: Liberalize supply management

Supports compensating supply-managed farmers and working on behalf of supply management.

Speaker, this government is committed to working hard on behalf of farmers, supply management, dairy farmers and producers. That is why, when we negotiated the new NAFTA, we included ways of compensating the supply-managed farmers for the increase in people who will be accessing our markets.

Faster fossil phase-down

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

Repeatedly supports net-zero by 2050, stronger carbon pricing, mandatory climate disclosure and clean tech investments.

In the last campaign, we promised to introduce legislation that would ensure our government and all future governments will fight climate change and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Can the Minister of Environment and Climate Change please update the House on this important work and how we are working with Canadians to build a better, cleaner future?

Restrict new oil and gas

The other end of this axis: Expand production and export

Acknowledges need for oil and gas but ties it to emissions reduction fund and net-zero transition.

That leads to my next question, because in your opening remarks you made an interesting note, that to get to net zero we need our resource sector, particularly oil and gas. It would be a massive understatement to say that the investment climate is starting to pay more attention to climate action.

Ottawa leads

The other end of this axis: Provinces lead

backs federal carbon pricing backstop and federal beneficial ownership registry

I would like to begin by recognizing the news from a few weeks that the Supreme Court of Canada dismissed the challenge of Jason Kenney, Doug Ford and Scott Moe in a clear ruling that it is within the ability of the federal government to put a backstop price on pollution if the provinces and territories fail to act. This is important because, as written in the decision, “The evidence clearly shows that establishing minimum national standards of GHG price stringency to reduce GHG emissions is of concern to Canada as a whole.

Tighter prudential rules

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

supports beneficial ownership registry and anti-money laundering measures

These changes are increasing the transparency and accountability in our financial system and in land ownership through legislative changes that would result in the creation of a registry for beneficial ownership. Canada has developed a reputation as a haven for money laundering, tax evasion and other financial crimes due to the relative sophistication of our banking sector and the opacity, which is a defining characteristic of our corporate and land ownership.

Higher taxes and public spending

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

backs expanded rebates, benefits and program investments

That is why we passed legislation to double the GST credit for six months, which will provide $467 for families; to provide an extra $500 in rent support for low-income renters; and to launch a dental care program for low-income families, starting with children under 12. This, of course, builds on programs that we have brought in since 2015, like the boost to OAS and GIS for seniors, the Canada child benefit, and $10-a-day child care, all of which have lifted over three million Canadians out of poverty and brought Canada to its lowest-ever poverty rate.

Expand public coverage

The other end of this axis: More private delivery

supports pharmacare and public health care modernization

Quality health care, including access to prescription drugs, is vital to protecting and promoting the health and well-being of Canadians. Prescription medicines allow millions of Canadians to prevent and fight disease, manage chronic illness, ease pain and breathe better; in other words, they allow Canadians to live healthier and more productive lives.

Public supply and demand controls

The other end of this axis: Market supply and deregulation

Backs national housing strategy, first-time buyer incentives and working with non-profits and municipalities.

Working with BC Housing, local non-profit housing societies, and municipalities to deliver more affordable and attainable homes across the riding. Backing the new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, enhanced payments to help over 12M low- and modest-income Canadians afford day-to-day essentials, delivering $11.

Stronger unions and standards

The other end of this axis: More flexibility for employers

Supports wage subsidies to keep workers employed and higher federal minimum wage.

The Canada emergency wage subsidy, which has protected 3.9 million jobs across the country, is being extended until June and increased to a maximum subsidy rate of 75% so that employers can keep their workers through these challenging months.