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Gordon Laxer

Last published March 2026 · On our record since 2007

Where this writer stands

Federalism1 piece

Ottawa leadsProvinces lead
“The federal government should redirect Newfoundland's oil to displace imports.” Read the piece

Trade1 piece

Diversify away from one partnerDeeper continental integration
“I don't understand why the federal government wants to help with U.S. energy security when it has no plan to get oil to Eastern Canada in the event of an international supply crisis.” Read the piece

Climate1 piece

Faster fossil phase-downSlower phase-down, production first
“With the world shifting away from fossil fuels, our challenge is to create energy self-reliance through renewables. They're Canadian, and they're our future.” Read the piece

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