Carol Anstey
Long Range Mountains, Newfoundland and Labrador · Conservative · Canada
“Mr. Speaker, the Liberal Prime Minister has said affordability is the best that it has been in decades, even though some Canadians are crowdfunding their way through this cost of living crisis. He is so out of touch. The costly Liberal Prime Minister is the only G20 leader to drag his nation into a recession.”
“Mr. Speaker, targets may not matter to that Liberal minister, but disabled Canadians rely on those supports and they certainly deserve better. Large areas of Gros Morne National Park are covered in dry timber and at risk of wildfire because of the spruce budworm outbreak.”
“They have exhausted their savings, maxed out their credit cards and refinanced their homes just to keep up with food inflation, rising rents and soaring mortgage payments. Clearly, the plan is not working.”
“At a critical time when we need more supply and builders are asking for less government, the Liberals are focusing on building a new bureaucracy that is simply an expensive exercise in rebranding.”
“Do not take it from me. A witness from the Ontario Home Builders' Association testified, “As the industry association representing home builders...we know that builders are the experts and the ones who are best suited to construct the homes we need, not the government” and “the path forward is not for government to step into the role of t…”
“Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my friend, who has strong ties to Newfoundland and Labrador, for that question. When we build out government bureaucracy, we build out the size of government and we increase government spending, which drives up inflation, which drives up the cost of everything, including the cost of homebuilding.”
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“Mr. Speaker, I always enjoy listening to my hon. colleague talk. At the very opening of her speech, she talked about a very important economic concept, that of home ownership. We agree that home ownership creates a foundation for long-term stability and growth, especially for the next generation. I am just wondering if she would like to expand on that, specifically about what the implication might be for the next generation if we do not get serious about addressing home ownership in this country.”
“Mr. Speaker, one of the things that Build Canada Homes does not address is the need for construction for ownership. This is a huge issue. In fact, the supply that we need should, predominantly, 75% in fact, come from home ownership. I am wondering if this is something the member hears about when he is in his riding, and if he would just like to speak to that.”
“Mr. Speaker, that is a complete deflection, but if that minister wants to talk about Bay du Nord, she knows it was the Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador who fought to see that project move ahead. The government spent years creating barriers and now that minister is trying to take credit, but that does not answer the question about the costs the Liberals are imposing today. Someone recently called my office and said that he has been heating his room with his oven because he cannot afford to put oil in his tank. When will the Liberals take responsibility for the policies they are imposing that are making life more expensive for Canadians?”
“Mr. Speaker, Liberals like to blame global pressures, but the policies driving up the cost of living in Canada are made right here in Ottawa. Canada now has the worst food price inflation in the G7 and the only shrinking economy in the G7. In Newfoundland and Labrador, nearly all groceries arrive by truck or ferry, yet the Prime Minister is pushing ahead with the newly renamed carbon tax, the clean fuel standard, which adds seven cents a litre, climbing to 17¢. That will drive up the cost of transporting food right to the grocery shelf. When will the Liberals take responsibility for their policies and stop making life more expensive for Canadians?”
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of Canadians to present a petition. Petitioners argue that massage therapy is vital for both mental and physical health and for injury recovery. Currently, massage therapy is not recognized by the Excise Tax Act and Canadians are charged HST and GST on massage therapy. Petitioners draw attention to the inequality this creates in relation to affordability and access. Petitioners call on the Minister of Finance to include massage therapy under the Excise Tax Act and remove the HST on massage therapy.”
“Mr. Speaker, competence is not talking points. It is measured by results. The 33,000 non-citizens listed as wanted by the CBSA is not competent. When 86% of rejected asylum claimants remain in Canada, that is not compassion. That is a system that is not being enforced. The minister has lost control of the file and the confidence of stakeholders. Now members of her own caucus are questioning her ability, and Canadians are paying the price. Once again, will the Prime Minister take responsibility for this failure and fire his immigration minister ?”
“Mr. Speaker, by the end of this year, three million temporary residents will have had their visas expire, and the government has no enforcement plan to ensure that they leave. Last year alone, 1.5 million permits expired, and the Liberals just simply assumed they would magically comply. The system is out of control. Housing is strained. Youth unemployment is rising. Our health care system is broken. Canadians are clearly paying the price. When will the Prime Minister take responsibility for this failure and fire his immigration minister ?”
“Mr. Speaker, if Liberal programs worked, young Canadians would be getting ahead, not watching the dream of home ownership slip further away. According to CREA, the average sale price in St. John's has increased by nearly 10% from 2024 to 2025. This generation has done everything right. They should be building wealth and home ownership, but instead they are falling further behind, and they are losing hope. How much worse does affordability have to get before the government lowers costs and makes it possible for young Canadians to build a future in this country?”
“Mr. Speaker, a recent poll by the Royal Bank of Canada shows that 64% of millennials are worried about their future, 57% have little or no money left at the end of the month, and four in 10 fear that they will never pay off their debts. In Newfoundland and Labrador, the aspiration of home ownership has been the cornerstone of community stability and has long been within reach, but after 11 Liberal years of rising house costs, inflationary deficits and higher taxes, young Canadians are being locked out of the dream of home ownership. When will the government finally lower costs and create an economy in which young Canadians can afford to live?”
“Mr. Speaker, that is a great point, and I think that is consistently what we have been saying about Bill C-20 . It never ceases to amaze me that more bureaucracy is, somehow, going to get solved by another housing bureaucracy. In Newfoundland and Labrador, we need modernization at the provincial level and at many of the municipal levels. I think if we tied federal infrastructure dollars, those conversations could start to happen. There could be collaboration without adding all kinds of expenditure to the taxpayer. I think that would be a much better approach. Even CMHC says we should use existing levers. It is not just us but people who understand this issue intimately. I absolutely agree with the comments that my colleague has made on that issue.”
“Mr. Speaker, I feel like we see this in a lot of the Liberals' policy, their standing in the ivory tower and wanting to take credit for all kinds of things that they never have anything to do with. We need to respect municipalities and provinces and the solutions they bring forward. I think that is the best approach. These overarching, large federal policies oftentimes do not make sense, and I definitely feel that in my part of the country, where I come from. I do not believe that is effective policy that manages the diverse country we live in.”
“Mr. Speaker, it never ceases to amaze me that whenever we bring forward real, tangible solutions that Canadians and stakeholder groups are bringing forward to us, the member opposite hurls insults about the last Conservative government from 10 years ago. Canadians want us to be serious. They want us to act like adults and have a real conversation about this crisis within the country. They do not want to look in the rear-view mirror; they want to look forward. They believe we can solve this issue, and I do not want to play partisan politics with the member opposite. I would rather have an adult conversation and provide real solutions for Canadians, because that is what they expect of us.”
“Builders across the country are asking for less government in the homebuilding process, not more, and we need more overall supply, which will bring prices down and make homes affordable for all Canadians.”
“This is why Conservatives are serious about restoring affordability. We must focus on meaningful measures to increase the supply of homes for ownership. We can do that by tying infrastructure funding to measurable housing completion, reducing unnecessary regulatory costs that add thousands of dollars to the price of a home and ending the capital gains tax on reinvestment in new housing in Canada to unlock billions of dollars of investment in the country's homebuilding sector. Conservatives are opposed to introducing further bureaucratic red tape in the housing sector, as it would further block development, increase the cost of government and not help solve the slow approval process.”
“The Build Canada Homes plan to build social housing on federal lands is fine and important, but it will only create a fraction of the supply Canada needs, and it would not meaningfully address ownership supply. If the ownership market remains constrained, prices will remain high, and the pressure will push down on renters and first-time homebuyers alike. That is why policy focused on the ownership share of new supply matters and why results matter. In Newfoundland and Labrador and across Canada, home ownership remains the primary wealth-building tool for most families. It represents stability, opportunity and intergenerational security. Canadians deserve housing policy that is focused on results and prices that they can afford to restore the hope of home ownership and the promise of a bright future.”
“It is far from building at generational speeds, as it took nearly a year to introduce legislation that would still build no homes. Let us not soon forget that the government promised 500,000 homes per year and to double the pace of home construction. Those are their words, not ours. The latest Statistics Canada numbers show that we are not just building fewer homes; we are permitting fewer too. The Parliamentary Budget Officer estimates that this program will deliver roughly 5,000 homes, which is about 1% of the promise. There are no binding build targets written into the law, no enforceable timelines and no accountability if these targets are missed. Bill C-20 would expand administration without guaranteeing delivery. When Canadians are struggling to afford a home, they cannot afford more layers of process.”
“When homebuilding slows, the impact is not confined to one sector; it affects trades people, suppliers, transport, small businesses and local communities. Vacancy rates remain tight in parts of Newfoundland and Labrador, and rental costs have risen significantly since 2020. Employers in western Newfoundland tell me that housing shortages are limiting recruitment. Rent is directly tied to housing costs. When development charges and construction costs rise, rents follow. Even in Newfoundland and Labrador, families are being priced out of rental housing, and that pressure spreads into every part of daily life. This is why Conservatives are so focused on outcomes and accountability. Instead of a plan to build homes, Build Canada Homes would be a fourth housing bureaucracy delivering paycheques to bureaucrats.”
“It is also a collaborative approach because it respects the roles of provinces and municipalities while insisting that federal dollars deliver real results. In Newfoundland and Labrador, residential construction is closely tied to our economy, which is vital to the survival of our communities. According to the Canadian Home Builders Association of Newfoundland and Labrador, residential construction supports nearly 9,700 jobs in our province and generates approximately $712 million in wages each year. It represents roughly $1.9 billion in total investment. In Corner Brook and surrounding areas, residential construction supports 481 jobs and represents approximately $93 million in total investment. Housing is one of the most important economic drivers in our region.”
“This lack of supply not only fuels upward price pressures, but also makes it harder for first-time homebuyers and young families in the province to put down roots and stay in the province. Addressing this supply imbalance must be a priority. This is why the federal government's focus matters. CREA points out that governments must use existing levers to unlock supply where it is blocked. That means aligning infrastructure funding and federal housing programs with zoning modernization, reducing development charges, having faster permitting and measurable delivery expectations, and focusing on the barriers that stop builders from building and families from buying. That is not another housing bureaucracy.”
“The supply of housing on NLAR's MLS system has been chronically low for four years. NLAR states that supply and demand are completely out of balance and, as a result, housing values have climbed by over 45%. In January 2020, the MLS home price index benchmark single-family home price in St. John's was $276,000. That has risen to $411,000 today, an increase of 48.9%, and the cost of new construction continues to grow. Inventory levels are at multidecade lows, and active listings have declined sharply. In many cases they are the lowest we have seen in more than 15 to 20 years, leaving far fewer homes available relative to demand. (1630) In 2025, active listings in the province fell by nearly 22% compared to the previous year, and months-of-inventory figures remain well below long-term averages, signalling an exceptionally tight market.”
“When people lose confidence that their country can solve basic affordability, they lose hope for their future. To restore that hope and to bring balance to housing supply, we know that housing starts must increase substantially, and current projections suggest housing starts could fall to roughly 212,000 annually within the next few years, far below what CMHC says is required to restore affordability. Most important, CMHC has also indicated that approximately 75% of the additional housing needed over the next decade must be intended for ownership, and if policy tools do not address that reality, the gap will persist. Across Newfoundland and Labrador, we are experiencing record low inventory levels, which we have not witnessed since the post-World War II era.”
“It’s a reflection of our deep-rooted values: self-reliance, pride of place, and long-term investment in our families and neighbourhoods. But today, that dream is under growing threat. Challenges around housing supply, rising costs, and affordability are eroding access to ownership for many hardworking residents. If we wish to preserve this legacy and ensure future generations can share in the security and opportunity of owning a home, decisive action is needed from all levels of government.” Across the country, 88% of Canadians under 45 say they would like to own a home one day, yet only 29% believe that they will be able to, while 66% of Canadians say that affordability in their community has worsened, and 62% of Canadians believe current plans will have little or no impact.”
“In addition, builders across the country are asking for less government in the building process, not more, and we recognize that the only way we can build affordable housing to scale in this country is by limiting the role of government in the homebuilding process, not adding more. Canadians, rightfully, have a strong desire for home ownership, but that dream is slipping further out of reach. The Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Realtors states, “Homeownership is the cornerstone of community stability, economic prosperity, and personal security. In Newfoundland and Labrador, this aspiration has long been within reach, with our province consistently reporting some of the highest rates of homeownership in Canada.”
“Building equity through home ownership increases people's net worth while gaining a tangible asset that can appreciate over time. Beyond the financial benefits, owning a home also creates a sense of security, pride, freedom and control over one's future. While we support building more homes as currently drafted, we cannot support Bill C-20 . Canadians want urgency and ambition in housing policy. We share that urgency, but it must be matched with measurable outcomes. It must also reduce barriers to construction while also increasing more supply that is attached to ownership.”
“As a result, I intimately understand how the supply of housing, regulatory costs and policy decisions shape the market in very tangible ways. Housing policy at all levels of government is extremely important, and the results of these policies determine the success of our communities, whether families can build stability and grow net worth and whether young people can see a future in the areas where they live. Let me start by saying that Conservatives support building more homes, and we support increasing supply because, most importantly, we support helping Canadians achieve home ownership and restoring their hope for home ownership. We know that home ownership lays a foundation for long-term stability and growth.”
“Mr. Speaker, I will be sharing my time today with the member for London—Fanshawe . I rise today to speak to Bill C-20 , an act respecting the establishment of Build Canada Homes. Before entering the House, I worked in real estate as a sales agent, a broker and a coach to other brokers across the country. In those roles, I worked directly with builders, real estate developers and municipalities, while also working with first-time homebuyers, seniors who are downsizing, families living through different stages of life, buyers and sellers navigating changing and challenging market conditions, and agents and brokers working in changing markets. I have studied markets, watched trends, analyzed statistics and translated that information for real estate professionals as they have practised in their professions.”
“Madam Speaker, that was one of the best speeches I have heard in my time here. Another piece to this conversation is home ownership, and I wonder if the member would like to expand on the Conservative approach to home ownership versus the piece of legislation in front of us and how it would not really address or further expand the dream of home ownership for Canadians.”
“As the bill moves forward, our work should be guided by the principles of fairness, stability, predictability and clear communication, but most importantly, respect for the people whose lives, history, pride of place and heritage are tied to the sea.”
“They argue that limiting the food fishery to weekends does not reflect the realities of Newfoundland and Labrador weather and may push people to take unnecessary risks. A healthy fishery depends on getting the balance right between access and conservation, and between science and lived experience. Newfoundlanders and Labradorians understand conservation because we have lived through the consequences of the devastating impacts of a collapsed cod fishery. We also believe in fairness and expect it from our federal institutions. We must also be careful not to frame this debate as one group versus another. Recreational fishers and commercial harvesters are not opponents; they are neighbours, family members and often the same people at different times of the year. This cannot be an us or them conversation.”
“I would like to paraphrase the sentiment of a group from my riding that has been active on this issue for many years, as well its feedback on the government's attempt to gain insight on the issue. The people remind us that for many in Newfoundland and Labrador, this is not a recreational fishery; it is a cod food fishery, rooted in history, culture and the long-standing right to harvest from the land and water to feed one's family. The people in the group are now concerned that the Department of Fisheries and Oceans' survey appears designed to advance a tags and licensing program. In particular, they point to the question that asks whether respondents support the current season with no tags, or a season with tags extended. There is no option to extend the season without tags, including for safety reasons.”
“In recent seasons, recreational food fisheries have accounted for only a few thousand tonnes annually compared to commercial quotas, which have reached tens of thousands of tonnes as stocks have rebuilt. This is not to mention the seals, which are estimated to be eating 9.7 billion tonnes of fish a year, but that is for another day. At the same time, the recreational groundfish fishery contributes millions of dollars to the local economy each year through bait, fuel, gear, tourism and community events. In many rural outports, the fishery is the only meaningful link left between young families and the ocean. The members opposite have criticized us for lack of consultation with stakeholders.”
“This measure aims to create a more uniform and science-based regulatory environment for coastal communities that are dependent on recreational and small-scale fisheries. Bill C-237 would also enhance reporting requirements, compelling the Minister of Fisheries to table an annual report to Parliament on the administration and enforcement of the Fisheries Act. Additionally, it would require the public disclosure of any new close times or fishing quotas on the website of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans at least two months prior to their implementation, improving public access to regulatory changes. It is also important to note that recreational removals represent only a small fraction of overall harvest levels.”
“In that moment, more than anything, I realized how this was about the children truly connecting with what it means to be a Newfoundlander and Labradorian. That connection to place, water, tradition, history and community is something common among people from our province. It is a part of who we are. That is why proposals that aim to strengthen the recreational fishery must be grounded in care. The legislation would emphasize the importance of stability and predictability for individuals engaged in recreational groundfish fishing. It would mandate the harmonization of close times for groundfish across the Atlantic provinces, ensuring that seasonal closures would be determined based on species-specific spawning periods.”
“Someone really has to experience this tradition to truly understand what it means to a community. While visiting Englee this past summer, my family and I went cod jigging with a local family. It is a day I will not forget. Our children took part, and we enjoyed the experience as a family, wondering who would have the biggest catch. At the end of our time on the water, we all gathered at the fishing stage with other community members, helping to gut and fillet the fish. We talked about the best parts to eat, from cod tongues and cheeks to pan fried fillets and fish cakes. We stood there breathing in the sharp scent of the salt water as the sun sank down towards the horizon. (1120) The kids skipped rocks across the water and asked questions about the fishery, the boats tied up along the wharf and the lobster traps stacked nearby.”
“In 2025, the recreational groundfish food fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador operated for roughly 45 days, with most openings limited to weekends and only a short, continuous window later in the season. In the rest of Atlantic Canada, however, the public can fish seven days a week throughout the open season. Ottawa's weekend-only rule for Newfoundland and Labrador makes no biological sense, as cod stocks swim across these borders. Weather and safety must also be considered, because 45 open days on paper does not mean 45 days safe on the water. Fog, wind and sea conditions regularly cancel out opportunities, particularly for seniors and families, who rely on calm windows to fish safely. I hear this consistently in places like Hampden, Cox's Cove, Isle aux Morts and Englee.”
“It was a national tragedy that displaced more than 30,000 people and left a lasting mark on communities across Newfoundland and Labrador. Entire communities were hollowed out, and that loss is still felt today, not just in economic terms but also in identity and trust. I reflect on a conversation with a community member who remembers their parents' carpet business shutting down overnight because of the moratorium. The impact of that decision was felt far beyond the industry directly and into every corner of community life. When the recreational food fishery reopened, it was about a return to tradition, about passing skills and values from one generation to the next. In recent years, access has remained limited.”
“They see different rules applied to different Atlantic provinces, despite shared waters and shared stocks, and they question why fairness is not applied consistently. This concern has been raised repeatedly by residents across my riding and across the province, and it is reflected in the strong public response that we have seen. A petition our office circulated locally received 1,053 responses, highlighting how deeply this matters to families and communities across Long Range Mountains. In Newfoundland and Labrador, the fishery is personal. It is cultural. It has deep historical roots. It is economic, but it is also deeply emotional. For decades, families have fought to keep that heritage alive. The cod moratorium of 1992 remains one of the most painful chapters in our province's history, a time that I will certainly never forget.”
“In coastal communities across Newfoundland and Labrador, including throughout my riding of Long Range Mountains, the fishery is a part of our history and our local economy, and decisions made in the House on the issue are especially important to the people I represent. I hear about the issue consistently. Let me begin by saying that the bill speaks first and foremost to fairness in how recreational fisheries are managed, specifically as it relates to when people can fish and how rules are applied right across Atlantic Canada. Newfoundlanders and Labradorians deserve the same access as the rest of Atlantic Canada. For many people in Newfoundland and Labrador, there is a clear sense of inequity in how access to the recreational groundfish fishery is managed.”
“Madam Speaker, I am pleased to rise today to speak to Bill C-237 , an act to amend the Fisheries Act as it relates to Atlantic groundfish fisheries. I would like to begin by thanking my colleagues from Newfoundland and Labrador, the member for Central Newfoundland and the member for Terra Nova—The Peninsulas , for showing leadership on the issue, and by acknowledging the work in bringing the bill forward. The bill speaks to an issue rooted in the communities of Newfoundland and Labrador, and it reflects the voices of coastal and rural communities across the province that rely on fair and reasonable access to the sea, which is why I really hope the other members from Newfoundland and Labrador will vote in favour of the bill.”
“Jim's leadership, his love for his community, and his independent spirit left a lasting mark across our town. He meant something to so many of us. Today we remember him with gratitude and respect. My heartfelt condolences go to his family and to all who were fortunate enough to know him.”
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honour the life of James Feltham of Deer Lake, whom we knew as Jim. He passed away just a few days ago. For 30 years Jim devoted himself to teaching at Elwood Regional High School, and for more than 50 years he was a pillar of the basketball community. He coached generations of young athletes, including me. He gave so much of himself to the sport that he loved. Jim also salmon fished along the Humber River, close to our family property, and we anticipated the opening of the season and his arrival when he would put his boat in the water. We watched him spend hours out there. It was not just something he enjoyed but also a place where he seemed to find tremendous peace. He never wanted help getting on and off the river, highlighting his quiet independence.”
“Mr. Speaker, the fact remains that the Prime Minister promised the fastest-growing economy in the G7, yet GDP growth is stalled at zero and GDP per capita is flat. Young people are leaving home because they cannot find steady work. We have proposed a Canadian sovereignty act that would rapidly advance resource development by repealing job-killing laws such as the oil and gas emissions cap, reward those who build and protect Canadian innovation. When will they listen to our ideas so people can stay, live and work in the place that they love?”
“Mr. Speaker, Newfoundland and Labrador continues to face one of the highest unemployment rates in Canada at 10.7%, which is well above the national average. Statistics Canada reports that 52,000 private sector jobs were lost since last year, and the Bank of Canada says that economic growth next year is expected to be just 1.1%. Businesses are delaying expansion and investment. At home, that means fewer projects, fewer jobs and more people leaving to find work. When will the Prime Minister admit his economic plan is failing, listen to our solutions and remove the barriers that are preventing job creation for Canadians?”
“Mr. Speaker, while violent crime and extortion continue to rise across Canada, the government keeps targeting law-abiding Canadians instead of criminals. Most provinces and territories have told the government they will not participate in the Liberal gun buyback. In Newfoundland and Labrador, the premier has been clear. The Liberals “should focus on criminals, not law-abiding hunters and our way of life.” Dozens of police services have said they will not help carry out this program. Even the minister responsible admitted in private this was a bad idea. Will the Liberals end this wasteful scheme and stop the gun grab that punishes law-abiding Canadians?”
“Mr. Speaker, I thank the colleague across the way for his criticism of the solutions the Conservatives have brought forward. He often gets up and talks about farmers and the agriculture industry. There are several dairy farmers in my riding and in Newfoundland and Labrador who have run into some severe financial trouble over the last couple of years. As a concerned member, I have often visited them and asked what is contributing to this financial pressure they are undergoing. One of the things I consistently hear about is the increased costs on farm equipment, and one of those cost pressures is the industrial carbon tax. I wonder if the farmers are giving me incorrect information, because according to what we are hearing from the member across the way, everything seems to be going fantastically for dairy farmers in Atlantic Canada.”
“Mr. Speaker, I thank the member from across the way for the lesson. I am not sure how he might go to a food bank lineup with that lesson and give that to Canadians who are really struggling right now. One of the criticisms he brought forward is this moment in time that he is criticizing us for, with respect to food inflation rates. The prediction is, however, that over this year we are in right now, in 2026, grocery prices are predicted to go up by another $1,000, twice as fast as in the U.S. How does he square that with these criticisms he is coming at us with, on the motion we are putting forward, as we are paying attention to the real needs and concerns of Canadians who do not want a lesson in economics but want the government to be serious about this issue?”
“Mr. Speaker, I find it interesting that, whenever Conservatives stand up to speak to the issues and concerns, and back it up with statistical data, the members opposite like to say that we are quoting misinformation. What is more important is what we are hearing from our constituents. Because the Liberals also like to say that they are solving every problem, life is not so bad and they are coming forward with solutions, I would just like to to give my colleague an opportunity to talk a bit more about what he is hearing from his constituents on a regular basis on this issue.”
“Mr. Speaker, first and foremost, we always want to recognize that people are struggling right now. We understand that sometimes these measures are important, but we do not believe in a system where people are chasing higher payments and adding to inflation, not providing real, long-term solutions. We believe that the government has a responsibility to really dig into the increased costs along the supply chain and also to spur on investment in the economy, which is why removing the increased costs would give relief to consumers and would also make us more competitive and spur on investment, which grows the economy, grows people's paycheques and also provides real, long-term solutions.”
“Mr. Speaker, first of all, I just want to say that Conservatives believe that tackling the climate crisis can be done while also spurring on the economy. We believe in technology, not taxes. While we have heard, in many cases, that increasing taxes on consumers will somehow contribute to solving the climate crisis, we have a different approach. We take climate change seriously, but we believe in a different approach: supporting technology and not taxes in this regard.”
“Mr. Speaker, before I became a member of Parliament, I was an entrepreneur for many years. I understand how, when entrepreneurs incur costs, those costs eventually get passed on to consumers. Canadians understand that as well. I do believe that removing the industrial carbon tax would contribute to helping with the rising food crisis that Canadians find themselves in.”