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Adam Zivo

Publishing · On our record since 2021

Where this writer stands

Foreign affairs24 pieces

Alliance restraintAssertive alliances and sanctions
“In truth, investing in Kyiv's defence puts Canada first by cost-effectively safeguarding our country in an increasingly perilous world.” Read the piece

Defence7 pieces

Restrain spending and deploymentsHigher spending and more capability
“It is in Canada's interests to militarily support an end to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.” Read the piece

Public safety5 pieces

Prevention and restraintEnforcement and sentencing
“These sites fuel crime and don't seem to do much to save lives” Read the piece

Immigration4 pieces

Higher permanent intakeLower intake
“The federal government should urgently fix its immigration system: less fraud, slashed intake and more focus on attracting valuable people who actually want to become Canadian.” Read the piece

Housing1 piece

Public supply and demand controlsMarket supply and deregulation
“If the federal government were serious about housing, it would present solutions in that domain — but it largely hasn't.” Read the piece

Trade1 piece

Diversify away from one partnerDeeper continental integration
“His recently announced "comprehensive strategic partnership" with China may be misguided, because it risks fostering overdependence on Beijing, but the underlying rationale — trade diversification — is not.” Read the piece

Federalism1 piece

Ottawa leadsProvinces lead
“Since being elected prime minister nine months ago, Carney has promised to significantly boost military spending and removed all federal interprovincial trade barriers, which is commendable.” Read the piece

Climate1 piece

Faster fossil phase-downSlower phase-down, production first
“The text of the new China deal emphasizes "clean energy" in lieu of resource extraction, suggesting that environmental concerns are still being prioritized over economic renewal.” Read the piece

Energy1 piece

Restrict new oil and gasExpand production and export
“Why does our oil and gas industry remain shackled? Why have no new pipelines been approved?” Read the piece

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