Tamara Jansen

Slower phase-down, production first

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

Opposes carbon tax increases on farmers and small businesses, favoring production over faster phase-down measures.

Over behind door number three, we find yet another lovely addition to the tax portfolio by way of a carbon tax increase. If, as we hear endlessly from the Liberals, we are all in this together, why are small businesses bearing so much more of the burden than bureaucrats, politicians and wealthy elite? Are we truly prepared to crush the backbone of our economy: the corner store, the coffee shop, the nail salon and every small endeavour in between? It is times like these that remind me of a quote from Ronald Reagan about how the government views the economy: “If it moves, tax it.

Expand production and export

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

Calls for removing tanker ban and building pipelines to get energy to market.

We need to get rid of the tanker ban. We need to make sure that we can build pipelines. We need to get our energy to market. Yes, we need to get the Liberals to actually do the right thing.

Provinces lead

The other end of this axis: Ottawa leads

Criticizes federal steering of provincial matters like euthanasia and data sharing, favoring provincial autonomy.

Madam Speaker, the Liberal government has sent a clear message to the provinces that euthanasia access is a priority over palliative care, as we can see from the fact that the Liberals are letting a Quebec lower court judge steer the way forward for the rest of Canada. We can also see, on the opposite side of the country, that the Fraser Health Authority in British Columbia leads the charge by revoking funding for hospice care beds and is confiscating private charitable donations for the implementation of MAID access.

Lower taxes and tighter spending

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

Repeatedly criticizes tax increases, overspending and lack of fiscal anchors or plans.

Pandemic relief measures were supposed to help businesses get through the pandemic, but the fact is that the government gave households nearly $7 for each $1 of lost private sector income. Rather than investing in job creation, these programs are enabling one-time consumption of offshore goods, and now the government is set to add insult to injury to small businesses by adding payroll tax increases in January to their already overburdened shoulders.

Assertive alliances and sanctions

The other end of this axis: Alliance restraint

Excerpts highlight risks from undisclosed Chinese funding and transfers of viruses.

Seeing how prevalent this situation is in the U.S. makes it all the more imperative that Canadian parliamentarians are fully aware of foreign influences occurring on our soil. Why would the Liberals be hiding these documents, as the security of Canadians is so clearly at risk?

Market supply and deregulation

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

Opposes home equity tax ideas and criticizes government regulations and costs that hinder ownership.

The UBC grant choice is noteworthy, since in 2019 UBC researchers called homeowners lottery winners with an unfair tax advantage. Audrey-Anne Coulombe, a CMHC spokeswoman, was quoted as saying, “The objective is to identify solutions that can level the playing field between renters and owners.

Lower intake

The other end of this axis: Higher permanent intake

Excerpts repeat concerns over record population growth and gaming of asylum system.

Canada added well over one million new residents in a single year, one of the fastest population growth rates in the developed world. The Liberal government drove demand through the roof while supply was trapped behind taxes, red tape, permitting delays and development charges, forcing prices to explode.

Enforcement and sentencing

The other end of this axis: Prevention and restraint

Advocates tougher sentences for illegal guns and focus on criminals rather than only prevention.

Despite the clear evidence of illegal guns fuelling gang violence, last week's Conservative private member's bill designed to curb violence through tougher sentences on possession of smuggled firearms was voted down by the Liberal government. That is unbelievable.

Deeper continental integration

The other end of this axis: Diversify away from one partner

Excerpt stresses preserving CUSMA rules and avoiding uncertainty with largest trading partner.

Despite tough rhetoric coming out of Washington, the vast majority of Canadian goods are still flowing into the U.S. under CUSMA, with minimal tariffs and established rules still in place. There are thousands of businesses that rely on CUSMA.