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Bob Rae

Publishing · On our record since 2008

Where this writer stands

Foreign affairs3 pieces

Alliance restraintAssertive alliances and sanctions
“This strategy involves continuing partnerships where beneficial opportunities lie, and exploring new relationships. But this is only possible if the new strategy recognizes that Canada's national interests are more than the sum of its NORAD and NATO obligations.” Read the piece

Defence2 pieces

Restrain spending and deploymentsHigher spending and more capability
“We commit to resist such attacks and to increase our capacity to defend ourselves from them — economically, politically and militarily.” Read the piece

Climate1 piece

Faster fossil phase-downSlower phase-down, production first
“We have failed to advance the fight against climate change.” Read the piece

Trade1 piece

Diversify away from one partnerDeeper continental integration
“When Canada signed its first free-trade agreement with the United States in 1988, many of us were opposed; we argued it would make us more dependent on the U.S. market with no real guarantee of protection against this vulnerability.” Read the piece

Housing1 piece

Public supply and demand controlsMarket supply and deregulation
“On housing, Mr. Carney welcomed Ismaili Imamat investments in multi-generational, not-for-profit housing projects across Canada. A community that arrived as refugees is now helping to house the next generation of Canadians.” Read the piece

Immigration1 piece

Higher permanent intakeLower intake
“At a minimum, applications already in process must be protected. Processing should continue for those who complied in good faith, and temporary protection should be extended to those with active Canadian files who face credible risk upon return.” Read the piece

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