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Jay Goldberg

Publishing · On our record since 2021

Where this writer stands

Fiscal policy22 pieces

Higher taxes and public spendingLower taxes and tighter spending
“If the country is to be competitive and attract top talent in all sectors, tax rates for those at the top, and for everyone for that matter, must come down.” Read the piece

Trade9 pieces

Diversify away from one partnerDeeper continental integration
“Ontario's economy and health-care security depend on integration with the United States. Poking the bear may be good politics, but in the long term it simply isn't good policy.” Read the piece

Climate6 pieces

Faster fossil phase-downSlower phase-down, production first
“The federal government could help lower grocery prices by eliminating the industrial carbon tax, which would also improve Canada's international competitiveness.” Read the piece

Energy4 pieces

Restrict new oil and gasExpand production and export
“It's time for the federal government to embrace the full-throated development of Canada's oil and gas sector.” Read the piece

Public safety2 pieces

Prevention and restraintEnforcement and sentencing
“Local police resources should be focused on combating crime and keeping our communities safe — not attending residential addresses and confiscating firearms that were previously lawful but are now prohibited.” Read the piece

Federalism2 pieces

Ottawa leadsProvinces lead
“According to the Constitution, when a proposed project crosses provincial boundaries, it becomes a matter of federal jurisdiction under section 92(10)(a) of the Constitution Act, 1867, which explicitly gives Ottawa authority over interprovincial pipelines.” Read the piece

Agriculture2 pieces

Defend supply managementLiberalize supply management
“the only reason these staples are more expensive than they have to be is because Canada's political class doesn't have the courage to pursue the right public policy and put an end to supply management” Read the piece

Health2 pieces

Expand public coverageMore private delivery
“The time for health-care reform is now. And that should begin by cutting unnecessary bureaucracy like Canada's Drug Agency and ensuring patients can access cutting-edge drugs, covered by provincial insurance plans, as soon as they are approved by Health Canada.” Read the piece

Housing2 pieces

Public supply and demand controlsMarket supply and deregulation
“Now is the time for the government to get out of the way by slashing rules, regulations, taxes, and fees to get shovels in the ground and more homes built, to give hope to younger generations that are quickly losing it.” Read the piece

Labour1 piece

Stronger unions and standardsMore flexibility for employers
“Instead, they're independently run, free of the politics of teachers' unions and have significant flexibility when it comes to shaping their own curriculum.” Read the piece

Defence1 piece

Restrain spending and deploymentsHigher spending and more capability
“Yes, there are some areas where spending needs to keep rising, such as national defence, but after 10 years of largess under the Trudeau regime, there are surely others that could use some cutbacks.” Read the piece

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