Tom Kmiec

Slower phase-down, production first

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

Repeats opposition to carbon tax as harmful one-size-fits-all policy that displaces industry.

Mr. Speaker, I will say I support a carbon tax if it is 0% collected and 0% levied. Basically, no carbon tax is the only one I will accept. We are an export-driven economy, and when I look at the markets that we compete against internationally, none of them are really moving full hog towards a carbon tax.

Higher spending and more capability

The other end of this axis: Restrain spending and deployments

Calls for NATO combat troops to meet Russian threat and values defence contracting jobs.

I remember being there when he was speaking in Polish, and he said he had come here basically to ensure that NATO would fulfill its military obligations and that the military equilibrium that he was looking for between the European Union, NATO, and Russia was very important. He flat out said he wanted combat troops. He didn't want these rotations necessarily.

Provinces lead

The other end of this axis: Ottawa leads

opposes federal interference in provincial jurisdictions

Is it now acceptable to the Bloc that the federal government interfere in provincial jurisdictions under the pretext of the environment and that it stop a project such as this one? The company said that it abandoned the project because of the Liberals.

Lower taxes and tighter spending

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

Repeatedly condemns deficit spending, tax hikes, and removal of balanced budget rules.

I see an insatiable appetite for deficit spending and debt bingeing. The Bill C-2 tax plan further offends the principle of equal pay for equal work.

Assertive alliances and sanctions

The other end of this axis: Alliance restraint

Backs Magnitsky Act style sanctions and prioritizes security against Russian aggression.

I would ask the member if he would support something like the Magnitsky Act. There is a private member's bill before the House that is being considered and I know this is being considered by the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development as well.

Market supply and deregulation

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

emphasizes supply and demand and criticizes government interventions

There is not enough supply and there is a heck of a lot of demand. I am one of those homeowners who recently sold his house and now I am renting.

Enforcement and sentencing

The other end of this axis: Prevention and restraint

Supports mandatory prosecutorial consideration of criminal history for bail to enhance safety.

Albert—Edmonton have said, the key of this bill is in clause 2, in which it states the “prosecutor shall” instead of “may”. This will make a huge difference during bail hearings and ensure that we avoid a repeat of what Constable Wynn's family had to go through.

Deeper continental integration

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

supports CUSMA and EU trade agreements

This renewed interest we see from the government on free trade is great news. I will not call it a baptism of free trade, but maybe I will call it a confirmation of free trade.