Stephanie Kusie

Slower phase-down, production first

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

Repeats criticism of carbon tax and calls for Alberta energy production over emission reductions.

Constituents of Calgary Midnapore do not want this carbon tax, and the testimony, as I learned in the environment committee last week, shows that the very objective of the carbon tax does not serve the purpose for which it was intended.

Expand production and export

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

Repeats calls to keep NEB in Calgary and oppose tanker moratoriums that limit oil transport.

Will the Liberals commit to keeping the NEB decision-making in Calgary, or will they finally admit they do not want the oil and gas energy industry to thrive?

Provinces lead

The other end of this axis: Ottawa leads

Supports bill to cut interprovincial trade barriers and allow direct alcohol shipping across provinces.

Stephanie Kusie | Member of Parliament | Calgary Midnapore Do you support Conservative Bill C-262 which would cut interprovincial trade barriers and amend federal rules to allow Canada Post to pick up and deliver beer, wine and spirits directly to Canadians across provincial borders? Let me know here! Sign up for our newsletter and stay informed about the latest news and events in our community! Stephanie was born and raised in the community of Calgary Midnapore and earned a degree in political science from the University of Calgary.

Lower taxes and tighter spending

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

Repeats criticism of Liberal tax increases, deficits, and generational debt.

Speaker, our Conservative government reduced taxes, balanced the budget and increased trade, saving the average Canadian family thousands of dollars per year. In comparison, under the Liberal Prime Minister, 92% of Canadian families are facing higher taxes. The average income tax increase for middle-income families is $840, and that is only the beginning.

Assertive alliances and sanctions

The other end of this axis: Alliance restraint

Excerpts support sanctions on China and note need for stronger response to Russia.

I will start off by saying that I am actually quite shocked that there was concurrence with this decision and with this report, because this certainly does not match the legacy of foreign affairs and foreign affairs strategy, or lack thereof, and direction from the government. From the top, it would seem that this concurrence report is about China, and, yes, it certainly is about China, so let us talk about China for a moment and its atrocities on Canada, Canadians and the world.

More private delivery

The other end of this axis: Expand public coverage

Excerpts favor targeted coverage over broad new public programs.

Therefore, I would suggest that a more targeted approach would be to begin with the health committee's study on a national pharmacare program. Let us look at the costs, the logistics, and the overall effect of a program focused on Canadians currently without any existing coverage at all.

Market supply and deregulation

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

Excerpts criticize failed government programs and call to end them while supporting tax relief for new homes.

Speaker, what Conservatives will do is end the failed Liberal housing programs that have led to the doubling of rents, mortgages and down payments. The president of the Residential Construction Council of Ontario commended the leader of the official opposition for putting forward this program and hoped the provinces would do the same.

More flexibility for employers

The other end of this axis: Stronger unions and standards

Emphasizes worker choice over union power and government programs.

I certainly stand in solidarity with my colleague from the NDP when it comes to supporting workers, unions and Canadian families, but as Conservatives we want to offer Canadians choice as well as the autonomy to make the choices that are best for them.

Enforcement and sentencing

The other end of this axis: Prevention and restraint

Calls for more police training, roadside testing, and enforcement against impaired driving.

We want our law enforcement to have the ability to properly uphold the law. Police will require final legislation from all the levels of government before being able to begin their preparations. The government needs to provide police with a clear direction regarding both funding and training.