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Chris Varcoe

Publishing · On our record since 2010

Where this writer stands

Energy20 pieces

Restrict new oil and gasExpand production and export
“The key for Canada is to build new energy export infrastructure that can access growing global markets, particularly in Asia.” Read the piece

Trade8 pieces

Diversify away from one partnerDeeper continental integration
“While Canada's oil exports to the U.S. are not a risk in the short term, the current situation highlights how vital trade diversification is to Canada” Read the piece

Climate3 pieces

Faster fossil phase-downSlower phase-down, production first
“With the world increasingly focused on issues such as energy security, the discussion on building pipelines and growing production takes on added significance.” Read the piece

Defence2 pieces

Restrain spending and deploymentsHigher spending and more capability
“The economic and geopolitical threats that our country is facing are very serious. And blind opposition to nation-building, reindustrialization and defence spending will put our country in a precarious state” Read the piece

Immigration1 piece

Higher permanent intakeLower intake
“An entrepreneurial nation like ours has to move quickly to respond to situations. We can't sit on our hands. This is a gift, potentially, if we move quickly,” Read the piece

Fiscal policy1 piece

Higher taxes and public spendingLower taxes and tighter spending
“The changes will expand the amount of capital assets covered by the deduction from 15 per cent to more than 65 per cent. It will include oil and gas pipelines, software, R&D, rail tracks, bridges and roads.” Read the piece

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Recent work