Randeep Sarai

Defend supply management

The other end of this axis: Liberalize supply management

unwavering support for supply management in dairy, egg and poultry

I am pleased to stand today to talk about the Government of Canada's unwavering support for supply management in our dairy, egg and poultry industries in the context of the new Canada-U.

Faster fossil phase-down

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

excerpts repeat support for Paris targets, net zero by 2050 and price on pollution

We have committed to net zero by 2050, we have committed to the Paris targets and have implemented a price on pollution, which has been scientifically and economically proven to be the best and most effective way to bring our carbon footprint down.

Tighter prudential rules

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

broaden anti-money laundering rules and allow freezing accounts

The scope of Canada's anti-money laundering and terrorist financing rules are being broadened. They will cover crowdfunding platforms and their payment service providers, as well as those using digital assets such as cryptocurrencies. In situations where there is suspicion of an account being involved to further the occupation or illegal blockades, Canadian financial institutions now have immediate authority to temporarily seize providing financial services.

Higher taxes and public spending

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

new Canada child benefit, investments in housing and supports

The new Canada child benefit is our government's response to this. We are putting forward a more generous, simpler, and income-tested benefit that benefits more Canadian families than ever before. I cannot tell members how many times in recent weeks I have heard from constituents in Surrey about having to pay taxes on their previous child benefits.

Expand public coverage

The other end of this axis: More private delivery

universal public health care and Canadian dental care plan

In budget 2023, our government is responding to global economic challenges by delivering new targeted inflation relief to the Canadians who need it most, strengthening our universal public health care system, rolling out a new Canadian dental care plan for millions of Canadians and making transformative investments to build Canada's clean economy and create good middle-class jobs across Canada.

Public supply and demand controls

The other end of this axis: Market supply and deregulation

investments to build affordable homes and Reaching Home strategy

To support our communities' most vulnerable and those experiencing homelessness, budget 2023 will deliver over $500 million to achieve our goal of ending chronic homelessness through Reaching Home, Canada's homelessness strategy. In budget 2022, our government committed to introducing a tax-free first home savings account; the implementation of this plan would provide prospective first-time home buyers the ability to save $40,000 with the benefit of a tax deductible.

Higher permanent intake

The other end of this axis: Lower intake

excerpts repeat support for permanent residence options and refugee intake

Our country is stronger because of our diversity, and our government encourages all immigrants to take the path to full and permanent membership in this country and Canadian society.