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Jesse Kline

Publishing · On our record since 2011

Where this writer stands

Fiscal policy12 pieces

Higher taxes and public spendingLower taxes and tighter spending
“The government could have opted to lower corporate taxes across-the-board, significantly reduce government spending, and borrowing, to free up capital for the private sector, slash the myriad of rules and regulations that deter investment and innovation, streamline the approval process for all infrastructure projects or scrap supply management.” Read the piece

Foreign affairs11 pieces

Alliance restraintAssertive alliances and sanctions
“Ottawa should be doing all it can to ensure Riyadh has the tools it needs to confront the terrorist threat in Yemen and the wider danger posed by Iran, because in this case, we are very much on the same side.” Read the piece

Energy9 pieces

Restrict new oil and gasExpand production and export
“like ditching supply management and developing our abundant oil and gas resources” Read the piece

Trade7 pieces

Diversify away from one partnerDeeper continental integration
“the correct strategy is to diversify our trading relationship with the rest of the world, so Canadians have access to a wider array of goods and services, and our businesses have the ability to export to other jurisdictions.” Read the piece

Agriculture6 pieces

Defend supply managementLiberalize supply management
“A 2015 study published in the Canadian Public Policy journal found that supply management raises the price of food, costing households between $339 and $554 a year, or $441-$720 in today's dollars, with a disproportionate burden placed on low-income Canadians.” Read the piece

Immigration5 pieces

Higher permanent intakeLower intake
“Segal is right that the only way to truly combat antisemitism is to change the culture by cracking down on the universities that are spreading hate and ensuring that newcomers hold similar values to our own.” Read the piece

Defence4 pieces

Restrain spending and deploymentsHigher spending and more capability
“Rather than trying to take the territory by force, the U.S. should look to increase its presence at Pituffik Space Base under existing treaties — something Denmark has already said it's willing to accommodate — and work with NATO, an organization that is stronger and more motivated than at any point since the collapse of the Soviet Union, to strengthen Arctic security, open safe passages for shipping and exploit the region's natural wealth.” Read the piece

Climate4 pieces

Faster fossil phase-downSlower phase-down, production first
“Even the industrial carbon tax — which increases the cost of domestic manufacturing, making us less competitive internationally — is framed as a pro-business strategy.” Read the piece

Public safety3 pieces

Prevention and restraintEnforcement and sentencing
“that police are enforcing the law to show those who are bringing anarchy to our st” Read the piece

Housing2 pieces

Public supply and demand controlsMarket supply and deregulation
“On housing, too, Carney promised to build nearly 500,000 homes a year. Yet the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation reported this week that year-to-date housing starts are down four per cent compared to last year and July 2026 saw 19 per cent fewer housing starts in urban areas than July 2025.” Read the piece

Federalism1 piece

Ottawa leadsProvinces lead
“that are the constitutional responsibility of the provinces.” Read the piece

Health1 piece

Expand public coverageMore private delivery
“"a public option for groceries" and "a public pharmaceutical manufacturer."” Read the piece

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