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Ottawa Citizen · Montreal Gazette

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Publishing · On our record since 2021

Where this writer stands

Fiscal policy23 pieces

Higher taxes and public spendingLower taxes and tighter spending
“I will happily vote for a candidate who has the courage to say that they will support raising taxes to create a fund that must be directed to infrastructure remediation.” Read the piece

Public safety15 pieces

Prevention and restraintEnforcement and sentencing
“Cops are not social workers. We can't arrest our way out of this crisis.” Read the piece

Health9 pieces

Expand public coverageMore private delivery
“Ford is pushing our health-care system to privatize, rather than our constitutional right to free, public health care.” Read the piece

Housing9 pieces

Public supply and demand controlsMarket supply and deregulation
“Homes are for people who want that place to call home. It should not be a business.” Read the piece

Climate7 pieces

Faster fossil phase-downSlower phase-down, production first
“What can we do? Many things, including protesting and putting your voice into the world.” Read the piece

Defence6 pieces

Restrain spending and deploymentsHigher spending and more capability
“I believe we should cut our losses, save the $27 billion for tariff relief and walk away from this unnecessary purchase.” Read the piece

Trade3 pieces

Diversify away from one partnerDeeper continental integration
“There is no question that we need to diversify majorly from trade with the U.S.” Read the piece

Labour2 pieces

Stronger unions and standardsMore flexibility for employers
“Teachers, I believe, are well paid and have one of the best pensions in Canada, but always want more. The truth, in my opinion, is the unions want the number of teachers to increase because, with more members comes more power.” Read the piece

Federalism2 pieces

Ottawa leadsProvinces lead
“It is time for federal authorities to listen to their provincial partner and stop chasing outdated 20th-Century surface corridors.” Read the piece

Foreign affairs1 piece

Alliance restraintAssertive alliances and sanctions
“It is time that Canada rejected the Trump administration's threats, demands, lies and bully tactics and put Canada's jobs, industries and capabilities as well as our independence and sovereignty first.” Read the piece

Immigration1 piece

Higher permanent intakeLower intake
“Why would our government choose to deport highly trained people? I hope the government can quickly change the point system, so worthy immigrants like this family can stay in Canada and help us build a better country.” Read the piece

Energy1 piece

Restrict new oil and gasExpand production and export
“The MOU also would give support to nuclear electricity generation. But it is silent about Alberta's new restrictions on wind / solar / battery development.” Read the piece

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