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Bentley Allan Contributors

Last published Jan. 2026 · On our record since 2025

Where this writer stands

Climate2 pieces

Faster fossil phase-downSlower phase-down, production first
“Instead of scrapping these requirements, we should make them smarter and adapt them to create jobs here at home.” Read the piece

Trade1 piece

Diversify away from one partnerDeeper continental integration
“A focus on critical minerals also diversifies Canada's export opportunities as we work to reduce reliance on the U.S. Only 41 per cent of Canada's critical mineral exports went to the U.S. as of 2021, and Canada has since struck numerous strategic partnerships on critical minerals with non-U. S. trading partners.” Read the piece

Federalism1 piece

Ottawa leadsProvinces lead
“Together, these two announcements suggest that a step-change in Canada's automotive industrial strategy is coming.” Read the piece

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