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Jerry Agar

Publishing · On our record since 2017

Where this writer stands

Fiscal policy12 pieces

Higher taxes and public spendingLower taxes and tighter spending
“There is only one way to offer cheaper groceries, especially at the 30% reduction Mamdani promises: Through a taxpayer subsidy.” Read the piece

Public safety10 pieces

Prevention and restraintEnforcement and sentencing
“Whoever let this murderer out unescorted needs to be fired! This was a reckless decision! With no regard for the community's safety.” Read the piece

Housing6 pieces

Public supply and demand controlsMarket supply and deregulation
“That changed in 2023 after city council voted to allow the development of two, three and four-unit multiplexes throughout the city. Maybe that will help.” Read the piece

Health3 pieces

Expand public coverageMore private delivery
“It is only when a program becomes universal, when the government has crowded out or eliminated the competition, that they then underfund it.” Read the piece

Trade2 pieces

Diversify away from one partnerDeeper continental integration
“Rather than impose higher prices in the form of tariffs on American goods, we should work even harder to diversify oursources and markets.” Read the piece

Climate2 pieces

Faster fossil phase-downSlower phase-down, production first
“Certainly the liberals are hiding carbon taxes in other places, but publicly they had to admit that Poilievre was more in tune with the public.” Read the piece

Labour2 pieces

Stronger unions and standardsMore flexibility for employers
“Toronto has a fair wage policy that prescribes how much construction contractors have to pay. Other than minimum wage, why are taxpayers forced to artificially pay more?” Read the piece

Immigration2 pieces

Higher permanent intakeLower intake
“Poilievre told us before the election that the Liberal's handling of immigration and refugee programs was out of control and "unsustainable."” Read the piece

Defence1 piece

Restrain spending and deploymentsHigher spending and more capability
“Poilievre promised over the weekend to spend less on administration of the military and more on the front line soldiers, and to put military bases in the north mentioning for one, in Churchill, Manitoba.” Read the piece

Energy1 piece

Restrict new oil and gasExpand production and export
“To the surprise of many, Carney said, "Will I support building a pipeline? Yes. That's the simple answer."” Read the piece

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