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Jamie Sarkonak

Publishing · On our record since 2022

Where this writer stands

Public safety40 pieces

Prevention and restraintEnforcement and sentencing
“We need immigration laws that guarantee the swift removal of non-citizens convicted under the Criminal Code from Canada. No judicial stays, no excuses.” Read the piece

Immigration32 pieces

Higher permanent intakeLower intake
“What really needs to happen is a complete overhaul of the asylum system. Right now, it's an immigration pathway for the world's destitute, a luxury health-care resort for the developing world where you can get your teeth fixed for free. The incentives need to be removed, entire categories of claims need to be mass-denied, and asylum eligibility needs to be narrowed to the point where only a small number can apply each year.” Read the piece

Climate14 pieces

Faster fossil phase-downSlower phase-down, production first
“When it comes to transit, prioritizing climate benchmarks means punishing civilian transit users. It's time these city councils put people first.” Read the piece

Federalism8 pieces

Ottawa leadsProvinces lead
“Section 33 was Quebec's last secure line of defence against cultural annihilation. Indeed, it's a release valve for any province where the morality of the courts has become detached from that of the people.” Read the piece

Energy8 pieces

Restrict new oil and gasExpand production and export
“all he has to do is greenlight Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's plan for a new pipeline, and it'll be clear where he stands.” Read the piece

Fiscal policy6 pieces

Higher taxes and public spendingLower taxes and tighter spending
“The first step to making any cut is knowing what's there to cut off.” Read the piece

Foreign affairs1 piece

Alliance restraintAssertive alliances and sanctions
“The situation between China and Canada rhymes with what happened in Europe. Here, we have a weak economy fettered by decades of climate-inspired self-sabotage, and here, too, we are cozying up to a dictator who expressly wants war.” Read the piece

Labour1 piece

Stronger unions and standardsMore flexibility for employers
“There's no talk of repealing the Employment Equity Act, the discriminatory federal quota law which costs unknown millions of dollars to administer (whether this will be considered at Ontario MP Jamil Jivani's forum to "End Liberal Racism" remains to be seen).” Read the piece

Defence1 piece

Restrain spending and deploymentsHigher spending and more capability
“If Canada were serious about defending itself against U.S. aggression and participating in a military defence of Greenland against American troops, it would have opened speed-recruiting centres last week.” Read the piece

Trade1 piece

Diversify away from one partnerDeeper continental integration
“The Carney government is clearly using China to hedge against the United States amid floundering trade talks and a deteriorating relationship with President Donald Trump.” Read the piece

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