Tim Louis

Defend supply management

The other end of this axis: Liberalize supply management

Repeats that supply management benefits consumers, farmers and processors and is vital for stability.

Supply management is going to benefit consumers, farmers and processors. There are 62 chicken farms in my riding of Kitchener—Conestoga, and I've had conversations on that on the Hill this week and with some of those farmers in the last few weeks.

Faster fossil phase-down

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

Excerpts repeat support for reducing GHGs, carbon pricing, and clean energy transition in farming.

All the parties in Canada have agreed that we need to price pollution, and now exemptions already exist on farm fuels. As discussed, with this bill we'd be exempting for heating, but another way to make the agriculture sector more competitive would be to lower emissions and costs in other ways.

Restrict new oil and gas

The other end of this axis: Expand production and export

Repeats focus on renewable energy, biogas and clean energy transition.

In my riding, we have a company called Bioen, which is producing an anaerobic digestive system that turns organic waste into renewable energy through anaerobic digestion.

Higher taxes and public spending

The other end of this axis: Lower taxes and tighter spending

Excerpts repeat endorsement of budget allocations for programs, funds, and supports.

That's why I'm proud of one of the reasons our budget is allocating $10 million to help transition to clean energy from diesel farm fuel equipment, what we're talking about today, and that plan also mentioned to return $100 million in funds directly to the farmers through carbon pricing. The partnership is so the farmers don't have to face that transition to lower emissions alone, and you mentioned that.

Expand public coverage

The other end of this axis: More private delivery

Repeats support for expanding dental care and pharmacare.

Cutting taxes for the middle class, expanding dental care and protecting child care and pharmacare are not just policies.

Public supply and demand controls

The other end of this axis: Market supply and deregulation

Excerpt endorses federal housing strategy with local partners.

I recently hosted a round table discussion with stakeholders in my riding of Kitchener—Conestoga, talking about the national housing strategy. One of the things that came up was, in smaller communities, seniors wanting to be able to downsize and stay in their community.

Higher permanent intake

The other end of this axis: Lower intake

Excerpts endorse immigration supports and humanitarian measures.

I want to thank all of our panellists for being here on this very important day, and I want to start by saying that you have Canada's unwavering support with the humanitarian aid we're providing, the immigration measures, the economic sanctions and the military aid. As a nation, we stand shoulder to shoulder with you.

Stronger unions and standards

The other end of this axis: More flexibility for employers

Excerpts repeat backing for wage subsidy, CERB, and supports for temporary foreign workers and PSWs.

The wage subsidy and the CERB were two lifelines to help the artists I know, who just wanted to get back to work and contribute to society. They are very appreciative to have that specific support, so I hope we can continue to support those industries: the arts, hospitality and the tourism industry, which is particularly hard hit.