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Barry Appleton

Publishing · On our record since 2025

Where this writer stands

Trade9 pieces

Diversify away from one partnerDeeper continental integration
“Diversification is not betrayal — it's insurance. We must foster the domestic production of critical goods, prioritize Canadian suppliers and pursue bilateral agreements with Europe, Asia and Latin America.” Read the piece

Federalism3 pieces

Ottawa leadsProvinces lead
“Canada has kept its register of place names since 1897. We should start reading from it.” Read the piece

Agriculture1 piece

Defend supply managementLiberalize supply management
“It shelters cartels in banking, telecom, airlines and dairy, which raises prices on Canadians and manufactures most of the irritants that dominate every negotiation we enter” Read the piece

Financial regulation1 piece

Tighter prudential rulesLighter capital rules and more competition
“It shelters cartels in banking, telecom, airlines and dairy, which raises prices on Canadians and manufactures most of the irritants that dominate every negotiation we enter” Read the piece

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