A real plan for the environment

By Martin Shields Member of Parliament Bow River Riding

Parliament has risen for the summer, and the 2019 election campaign will soon be in full swing. It’s an exciting time in Canadian politics – and our Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer has been busy outlining his vision for Canada.
I think it is clear by now that the Prime Minister’s carbon tax is not an environmental plan. Trudeau gave big polluters a special deal, while forcing families to pay more to drive to work and heat their homes.
Canada’s Conservatives have announced a real plan to protect our environment. It’s a balanced approach to reduce emissions, conserve and protect our air, land, water and wildlife, and fight climate change abroad.
It’s built on three key policy principles. First, is to invest green technology, not taxes. This is the best way to lower our emissions without imposing new taxes on Canadians. Second, is to promote a cleaner and greener natural environment. We will work with farmers, hunters and anglers, Indigenous peoples, provinces and territories to help protect our air, land, water and wildlife. Third, is to take the climate change fight global. Climate change is a global problem. It requires a global solution, and Canada has a leadership role to play.
Our plan balances the need for Canada to fight climate change by lowering global emissions without compromising our core promise of leaving more money in Canadians’ pockets and helping them get ahead.
However, with summer finally here, I’m sure most of you won’t be tuned into politics all the time – there are better things to do! Our riding has so many fantastic events to enjoy – rodeos, parades, community gatherings – far too many to list. I can’t wait to see many of you there over the summer months. If you see me, don’t hesitate to stop and say hi. I am always happy to hear your concerns or chat about what’s happening in our country.
I can be reached in Ottawa at martin.shields@parl.gc.ca. My Brooks office can be reached at 403-793-6775 or martin.shields.c1@parl.gc.ca, and my Strathmore office at 403-361-2980 or martin.shields.c1B@parl.gc.ca. Please don’t hesitate to contact me about any federal issue.