Rosemarie Falk

Slower phase-down, production first

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

Repeats opposition to carbon tax and support for Saskatchewan plan that avoids it, noting emissions rose in BC despite tax.

Well then, what does this carbon tax achieve? We cannot tax our way to a cleaner environment and the carbon tax will not lead to a major emission reduction in Canada. We can look to British Columbia as an example.

Expand production and export

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

Repeats criticism of moratorium and policies chasing away investment, calls for championing energy sector.

Championing Canada's energy sector should be common sense. The responsible development of our natural resources is essential to our country's prosperity.

Provinces lead

The other end of this axis: Ottawa leads

Repeats calls for respect of provincial jurisdiction and made-in-Saskatchewan plan over federal carbon tax.

Where is the respect for provincial jurisdiction? I come from a province that has a climate change plan, and it is not being respected. The government is forcing a carbon tax on the people of Saskatchewan.

Lower taxes and tighter spending

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

Repeats criticism of deficits, debt and new carbon tax, wants lower taxes and balanced budget.

We have before us a budget bill that spends borrowed money recklessly. The result of that is a growing debt and higher taxes. Borrowed money always has to be paid back and it is paid back at a premium.

Assertive alliances and sanctions

The other end of this axis: Alliance restraint

Calls for standing up to China over canola and pork blocks.

When will the Prime Minister stand up to China and defend Canadian producers?

Market supply and deregulation

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

Supports encouraging home ownership and cutting red tape for building.

During the election we put forward a proposal to make surplus federal real estate available for affordable housing, to reinvigorate the federal lands initiative and to reward municipalities that cut red tape for home building. I'm wondering, in your view, what role the federal lands initiative could play in responding to housing needs.

Enforcement and sentencing

The other end of this axis: Prevention and restraint

Criticizes lighter sentencing for serious crimes and supports victims' rights.

Human trafficking is a despicable crime, with a devastating impact on its victims. It is a crime that is growing in Canada. We need to be sending a clear message to perpetrators that modern-day slavery is unacceptable in our communities and carries a severe penalty. Instead, through Bill C-75, the Liberals are eliminating consecutive sentences for human traffickers.