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Andrew Coyne

Publishing · On our record since 2011

Where this writer stands

Trade12 pieces

Diversify away from one partnerDeeper continental integration
“What we can do is preserve our freedom, our independence, and our dignity – to show Mr. Trump that whatever he throws at us, we cannot be coerced.” Read the piece

Fiscal policy7 pieces

Higher taxes and public spendingLower taxes and tighter spending
“In taking a stand against the galloping fiscal and economic disaster that is the federal high-speed rail project, the Conservative Leader has not just drawn a clear line of differentiation between the Conservatives and the Liberals” Read the piece

Defence6 pieces

Restrain spending and deploymentsHigher spending and more capability
“Canada has, by any measure, the weakest military of any major democracy, certainly one with comparable security needs, alliance responsibilities, and international pretensions.” Read the piece

Federalism6 pieces

Ottawa leadsProvinces lead
“is that we ever allowed the idea to take root that the fate of the entire country could be decided by the vote of half the population in one province – that a bunch of people could help themselves to the territory of Canada, merely by holding a vote on it.” Read the piece

Climate4 pieces

Faster fossil phase-downSlower phase-down, production first
“The emissions cap would be no loss: it's a terrible policy – costly, intrusive, and selective to boot.” Read the piece

Immigration4 pieces

Higher permanent intakeLower intake
“Birthright citizenship works fine. Leave it alone.” Read the piece

Energy4 pieces

Restrict new oil and gasExpand production and export
“Mere repeal of the ban – or a one-time carve-out – is not on.” Read the piece

Public safety3 pieces

Prevention and restraintEnforcement and sentencing
“In sum, the Ford government is right to abolish photo radar.” Read the piece

Foreign affairs3 pieces

Alliance restraintAssertive alliances and sanctions
“it should be a very high bar, indeed. To stop a genocide, for example. To prevent another invasion, or roll back a previous one.” Read the piece

Financial regulation2 pieces

Tighter prudential rulesLighter capital rules and more competition
“So do high tax rates and unnecessary regulation – especially the kind that protects cozy industrial oligopolies from competition, such as those that now stifle the telecoms, financial services and airline industries.” Read the piece

Labour1 piece

Stronger unions and standardsMore flexibility for employers
“Meanwhile, he has been aggressively courting the unions, ordering Conservative MPs to vote for Bill C-58, banning the use of replacement workers in strikes at federally regulated work places.” Read the piece

Health1 piece

Expand public coverageMore private delivery
“But no, that does not mean the Alberta United Conservative government's "dual practice" proposal is a good idea.” Read the piece

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