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The Globe and Mail · Toronto Star

Jason Stanley

Publishing · On our record since 2026

Where this writer stands

Defence5 pieces

Restrain spending and deploymentsHigher spending and more capability
“Investing in the military and building new infrastructure are essential, but Canada must also cultivate and reinforce a society-wide mistrust of its southern neighbour.” Read the piece

Trade2 pieces

Diversify away from one partnerDeeper continental integration
“Canada should free itself from economic dependence on the United States. This is far from a simple task, but it is an essential one.” Read the piece

Immigration2 pieces

Higher permanent intakeLower intake
“I believe it is vital for Canada's national security to encourage immigration, first by investing heavily in the infrastructure required to support a considerably larger population (for example, by creating a defence industry with many jobs). Dismantling structural obstacles to immigration should be a primary political goal.” Read the piece

Fiscal policy1 piece

Higher taxes and public spendingLower taxes and tighter spending
“And in a democracy, the wealthy pay their fair share.” Read the piece

Foreign affairs1 piece

Alliance restraintAssertive alliances and sanctions
“Canada can lead the middle powers in a pragmatic new direction, our real strength — our greatness — lies in exercising soft power.” Read the piece

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