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Heather Exner-Pirot

Publishing · On our record since 2014

Where this writer stands

Energy3 pieces

Restrict new oil and gasExpand production and export
“we will be able to realize great value from our resource endowment.” Read the piece

Fiscal policy1 piece

Higher taxes and public spendingLower taxes and tighter spending
“Some people want to take this moment to fantasize about potash or energy export taxes and oil production curtailment.” Read the piece

Foreign affairs1 piece

Alliance restraintAssertive alliances and sanctions
“It's obvious that Trump's provocation is grounded in the outdated thinking that people — particularly Indigenous people — have no agency and can be bought and sold by bigger powers. It is indecent, and destabilizing.” Read the piece

Climate1 piece

Faster fossil phase-downSlower phase-down, production first
“the first meaningful policy change the Carney government made was to "scrap the cap" in November 2025, and confirm that the federal government would not move ahead with its proposed oil and gas sector emissions cap.” Read the piece

Trade1 piece

Diversify away from one partnerDeeper continental integration
“We have a far better option: diversifying our trading partners.” Read the piece

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