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Éric Blais

Publishing · On our record since 2021

Where this writer stands

Trade14 pieces

Diversify away from one partnerDeeper continental integration
“I recently argued in these pages that Canada should hold on to its ban on American booze.” Read the piece

Defence6 pieces

Restrain spending and deploymentsHigher spending and more capability
“who moved quickly on issues like trade diversification, rebuilding the military, resource development and building pipelines; issues that Byrne now says are all Conservative ideas that would put Canada in a better bargaining position. Indeed.” Read the piece

Energy6 pieces

Restrict new oil and gasExpand production and export
“who moved quickly on issues like trade diversification, rebuilding the military, resource development and building pipelines; issues that Byrne now says are all Conservative ideas that would put Canada in a better bargaining position. Indeed.” Read the piece

Public safety3 pieces

Prevention and restraintEnforcement and sentencing
“Speed cameras work. The data is clear: they slow traffic, save lives and protect the most vulnerable, especially children in school zones.” Read the piece

Federalism3 pieces

Ottawa leadsProvinces lead
“Canada, more than ever, must be One Canada if it wants to remain Canada. There must be one team of elected officials at all levels of government.” Read the piece

Fiscal policy3 pieces

Higher taxes and public spendingLower taxes and tighter spending
“With deficits projected at $65 billion this year and next, there is no surplus to draw from. Every dollar of forgone excise revenue is a dollar added to the national debt.” Read the piece

Climate3 pieces

Faster fossil phase-downSlower phase-down, production first
“With pipelines back in favour and climate rules put on pause, the tightrope he'd been walking was too thin to stand on.” Read the piece

Agriculture1 piece

Defend supply managementLiberalize supply management
“Yet, that may be just what the federal government is about to do. Or, more precisely, what it will be seen as having done.” Read the piece

Housing1 piece

Public supply and demand controlsMarket supply and deregulation
“24 Sussex is public housing. Not opulent housing. Functional, secure, dignified public housing for the head of government of a G7 nation.” Read the piece

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