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Allison Hanes

Publishing · On our record since 2009

Where this writer stands

Public safety13 pieces

Prevention and restraintEnforcement and sentencing
“But many groups say the bar in Quebec is too high, the process too rigorous and the criteria for being deemed a threat too limited. So the law is essentially powerless if an individual with mental-health problems refuses to cooperate — even in the most obvious and worrisome cases.” Read the piece

Fiscal policy11 pieces

Higher taxes and public spendingLower taxes and tighter spending
“But Jérôme-Forget and Marceau are wrong to suggest that city councils freeing themselves from the political calculus about the acceptable limits of how much more they can wring from property owners year after year is the best way to get on track.” Read the piece

Climate10 pieces

Faster fossil phase-downSlower phase-down, production first
“With time running out, the only realistic goal is upping Quebec's emissions targets, not lowering them as Legault seems to be seriously considering.” Read the piece

Housing6 pieces

Public supply and demand controlsMarket supply and deregulation
“this agreement must nevertheless become a template for how the city plans all new developments: from the ground up.” Read the piece

Immigration6 pieces

Higher permanent intakeLower intake
“immigrants, many of whom are already living and working in Quebec in the midst of a labour shortage, are in limbo now that the government can cancel 18,000 pending applications under Bill 9 and subject them to language and values tests.” Read the piece

Trade3 pieces

Diversify away from one partnerDeeper continental integration
“Our political leaders have no choice but to intensify negotiations while refusing to kowtow to browbeating, find new trade partners and allies, and hold fast to the minimal countermeasures we have implemented.” Read the piece

Federalism2 pieces

Ottawa leadsProvinces lead
“Basically, Quebec's proposed constitution is a naked power grab on an unprecedented scale cleverly disguised as a feel-good, nation-affirming project.” Read the piece

Health2 pieces

Expand public coverageMore private delivery
“Bill 83, which forces new doctors to practise in the public system and stay in Quebec after graduation or face harsh penalties.” Read the piece

Energy1 piece

Restrict new oil and gasExpand production and export
“Putting a price on carbon was supposed to wean us off the fossil fuels that drive climate change.” Read the piece

Agriculture1 piece

Defend supply managementLiberalize supply management
“Among the president's seemingly endless list of grievances is supply management in the dairy industry, a sacred cow in Quebec.” Read the piece

Defence1 piece

Restrain spending and deploymentsHigher spending and more capability
“The prime minister has hiked defence spending and joined Europe on military procurement.” Read the piece

Foreign affairs1 piece

Alliance restraintAssertive alliances and sanctions
“He reiterated Canada's "unwavering" commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's key "all for one and one for all" Article 5.” Read the piece

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