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Edmonton Journal

David Laycock

Publishing · On our record since 2026

Where this writer stands

Labour1 piece

Stronger unions and standardsMore flexibility for employers
“Separatists in government would slash taxes on corporations and high incomes, then take a DOGE-like chainsaw to medicare, a wide range of social services, public education, environmental regulations, workplace health and safety, and union rights.” Read the piece

Climate1 piece

Faster fossil phase-downSlower phase-down, production first
“This MAGA-aligned Alberta government would supervise a massive transfer of wealth and political power from lower- and middle- to upper-income Albertans and foreign businesses, while allowing domestic and foreign corporations to inflict immeasurable damage on Alberta's environment.” Read the piece

Health1 piece

Expand public coverageMore private delivery
“These policies have provided quality public education and health care, old age pensions, affordable housing and, in recent decades, environmental protection.” Read the piece

Fiscal policy1 piece

Higher taxes and public spendingLower taxes and tighter spending
“Separatists in government would slash taxes on corporations and high incomes, then take a DOGE-like chainsaw to medicare, a wide range of social services, public education, environmental regulations, workplace health and safety, and union rights.” Read the piece

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