Ottawa Citizen · The Globe and Mail
Allen Sutherland
Publishing · On our record since 2025
Where this writer stands
Fiscal policy4 pieces
Higher taxes and public spendingLower taxes and tighter spending
“At the root of these cutting exercises has been public support coupled with a serious-minded commitment to reducing government to meet fiscal circumstances based on what are called the "six tests."” Read the piece
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Recent work
- Public servants shouldn't hunker down and wait to outlast Carney | OpinionOpinion · Ottawa Citizen · Sep 25, 2026
- Seven things to watch as Parliament resumes | OpinionOpinion · Ottawa Citizen · Jan 28, 2026
- As cuts loom, clarifying uncertainties needs to be New Year's resolution for senior ranks of public service | OpinionOpinion · Ottawa Citizen · Jan 5, 2026
- How to cut the public service? Smartly, compassionately, deeply | OpinionOpinion · Ottawa Citizen · Nov 7, 2025
- Sutherland: Karen Hogan sounded the alarm on CRA call centre troubles. We should listen.Opinion · Ottawa Citizen · Oct 29, 2025
- Sutherland: Canada has a better model for cutting government than Trump’s shutdown theatricsOpinion · Ottawa Citizen · Oct 22, 2025
- Sutherland: Public service cuts are coming — Here’s how to handle themOpinion · Ottawa Citizen · Oct 3, 2025
- Opinion: Michael Sabia prepares to shake up Canada’s public serviceOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Sep 14, 2025
- Sutherland: Seven things to watch when Parliament resumes next weekOpinion · Ottawa Citizen · Sep 8, 2025