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David Johnson
Publishing · On our record since 2008
Where this writer stands
Fiscal policy1 piece
Higher taxes and public spendingLower taxes and tighter spending
“A growing and economically competitive city must continue to invest in construction, maintenance and infrastructure renewal. Delaying necessary work may reduce disruption in the immediate term, but it can lead to deteriorating assets, more expensive repairs and more extensive construction in the future.” Read the piece
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Recent work
- Opinion: Edmonton can build its downtown and support business, tooOpinion · Edmonton Journal · Jul 28, 2026
- Higher teacher pay doesn’t equal better student performanceOpinion · Toronto Star · Dec 29, 2015
- Labour disputes in schools hinder students’ ability to learnOpinion · Toronto Star · Dec 11, 2012
- Labour disputes in schools hinder students’ ability to learnOpinion · Toronto Star · Dec 9, 2012
- Labour disputes in schools hinder students’ ability to learnOpinion · Toronto Star · Dec 8, 2012
- Middle schools should be the first to closeOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Nov 13, 2012
- Middle schools should be the first to closeOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Nov 12, 2012
- Prostitution — laws and loreOpinion · Vancouver Sun · Jun 9, 2010
- A better way to measure school performanceOpinion · Ottawa Citizen · Aug 17, 2009
- School board management mattersOpinion · Toronto Star · Aug 29, 2008