Ryan Turnbull

Faster fossil phase-down

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

supports reaching net-zero emissions by 2050 and says it would be great if targets reached more quickly

The progressive measures in the platform are really working toward reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. It would be great if we could reach those targets more quickly. It is what we intend to do if we can get the co-operation of industry and the many other stakeholders involved in this work.

Restrict new oil and gas

The other end of this axis: Expand production and export

advocates energy efficiency retrofits, clean-tech incentives and preserving land and oceans to address climate change

One such promise I am particularly excited about is the commitment to help Canadians make their homes more energy efficient through $40,000 interest-free loans. This will enable many deep retrofits to homes that could achieve significant reduction in energy consumption.

Public supply and demand controls

The other end of this axis: Market supply and deregulation

supports federal funding and leadership to build more affordable homes faster with higher density and transit-oriented options

The region, and neighboring communities in Eastern Ontario, are a stunning four-season destination, attracting visitors with Helping build more homes, faster in Whitby Whitby, Ontario, January 23, 2024 — With federal funding and federal leadership, we are changing how towns let housing get built in their municipalities. With a greater focus on higher density housing, student housing, homes near transit and affordable housing, we are going to get more homes built for Canadians at prices they can afford. The Government of Canada and Town of Whitby invest in Waterfront Trail redevelopment Whitby, Ontario, October 11, 2023 — Today, Ryan Turnbull, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry and Member of Parliament for Whitby, and Her Worship, Elizabeth Roy, Mayor of the Town of Whitby, announced a joint investment of $6.

Prevention and restraint

The other end of this axis: Enforcement and sentencing

argues mandatory minimum penalties should be repealed because they lack deterrent effect and increase systemic racism in sentencing

I know full well that mandatory minimum penalties, based on the research and evidence, do not actually have a deterrent effect on crime. This bill, in fact, focuses on non-violent crime, mostly small offences, that having mandatory minimums applied to, as we know from the evidence, certainly increases the number of incarcerations for individuals who come from diverse backgrounds.