Scott Aitchison

Slower phase-down, production first

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

Repeated criticism of carbon tax as punishing rural Canadians and increasing costs without reducing emissions.

With an ever-increasing carbon tax that punishes rural Canadians and the most vulnerable in our society, there is no relief in sight. On grocery prices, it is no wonder prices are so high.

Provinces lead

The other end of this axis: Ottawa leads

Explicitly states housing issues like renovictions are provincial jurisdiction.

In fact, things like renovictions and all these things we're talking about, trying to demonize private sector landlords, are absolutely 1000% provincial jurisdiction. The one thing we have some ability to affect when it comes to housing at this level of government is supply and assisting with getting some supply done.

Lower taxes and tighter spending

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

Excerpts repeat concerns over government borrowing, spending and resulting debt levels.

Many of my colleagues on this side of the House have justifiably raised concerns about the deficits and levels of debt the current government is accumulating, and the impact this debt will have on Canadians for generations to come. They have skilfully illustrated that, despite the Minister of Finance's description of her budget as a plan for jobs, growth and resilience, it falls dreadfully short of a real plan for economic growth that will create jobs for Canadians.

Assertive alliances and sanctions

The other end of this axis: Alliance restraint

Excerpts support using sanctions laws against those responsible for Uighur genocide.

The petitioners are calling to use the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act, the Sergei Magnitsky Law, and sanction those who are responsible for these heinous crimes being committed against the Uighur people.

Market supply and deregulation

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

Repeated emphasis on supply, reducing regulatory delays, and criticizing bureaucracy.

Its conclusion is clear: Canada's housing challenge is not primarily a financing issue; it is a supply and regulatory issue. The International Monetary Fund has gone even further.

More flexibility for employers

The other end of this axis: Stronger unions and standards

Excerpts highlight labor shortages and caution against new costs on employers.

That is: CFIB urges the federal government and provincial governments to exercise extreme caution when imposing new costs on small businesses at a time when a majority are still not back to normal sales or out from under their COVID-related debt. Small businesses are already facing a significant increase in employer contributions to CPP on January 1, 2022, carbon tax increases in several provinces, as well as other increases in the cost of doing business, including supplies, shipping, and insurance.

Enforcement and sentencing

The other end of this axis: Prevention and restraint

Excerpts criticize putting criminals' rights before victims'.

Why is the Liberal government putting the rights of criminals before the rights of their victims and innocent firearms owners in places like Parry Sound—Muskoka?