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Althia Raj

Publishing · On our record since 2011

Where this writer stands

Climate2 pieces

Faster fossil phase-downSlower phase-down, production first
“massive increases in defence spending, big subsidies to oil and gas, the abandonment of United Nations peacekeeping, net-zero climate goals that won't be met, the selling off of Canada's largest airports to private operators, and a loophole reform to Canada's project approval process.” Read the piece

Energy2 pieces

Restrict new oil and gasExpand production and export
“Cabinet will pre-approve big pipeline projects before routing details or the Canada Energy Regulator's review of environmental conditions and impacts on Indigenous Peoples is complete, for example.” Read the piece

Defence2 pieces

Restrain spending and deploymentsHigher spending and more capability
“massive increases in defence spending, big subsidies to oil and gas, the abandonment of United Nations peacekeeping, net-zero climate goals that won't be met” Read the piece

Labour1 piece

Stronger unions and standardsMore flexibility for employers
“The bill also amends the Canada Labour Code to elaborate on the labour minister's use of section 107 — a power that the Liberals have used several times since 2024, including last summer under Carney, to shut down strikes and impose binding arbitration.” Read the piece

Health1 piece

Expand public coverageMore private delivery
“standing by while a premier openly defies Canada's health care law” Read the piece

Trade1 piece

Diversify away from one partnerDeeper continental integration
“Closer integration between Canada and the U.S. on defence and energy is quite a stretch from the "elbows up" approach.” Read the piece

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