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David Clement

Publishing · On our record since 2018

Where this writer stands

Trade2 pieces

Diversify away from one partnerDeeper continental integration
“So the question remains for those cheerleading the tax increase: Should Canada copy Trump's economic mistakes for a political payoff that only exists in theory? I don't think so.” Read the piece

Immigration1 piece

Higher permanent intakeLower intake
“A reciprocal labour mobility deal with Europe would allow for a Canadian company to recruit European tradespeople and professionals to fill holes in the labour force, but that prospective employee would still be processed through the same system for every other traveller to Canada.” Read the piece

Agriculture1 piece

Defend supply managementLiberalize supply management
“If Poilievre and the Conservatives want to inject life back into their party, they need to go where the prime minister cannot. Announcing that the Conservatives would end supply management to ease prices at the grocery store, treat all farmers the same and allow them to export their goods, while removing the biggest barrier to signing new trade agreements, is exactly that.” Read the piece

Climate1 piece

Faster fossil phase-downSlower phase-down, production first
“So yes, it is good news that economically destructive policies like the EV mandate are being abandoned, but I surely won't forget being called a planet killer for suggesting what Prime Minister Carney is now doing.” Read the piece

Fiscal policy1 piece

Higher taxes and public spendingLower taxes and tighter spending
“That isn't exactly a great ratio, and that only holds if the program doesn't run over budget at all.” Read the piece

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