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Jim Mitchell

Last published April 2026 · On our record since 2021

Where this writer stands

Energy1 piece

Restrict new oil and gasExpand production and export
“which will involve speeding up natural resource development and other infrastructure projects, eliminating internal trade barriers, diversifying our trade and security partnerships and quadrupling defence spending.” Read the piece

Defence1 piece

Restrain spending and deploymentsHigher spending and more capability
“which will involve speeding up natural resource development and other infrastructure projects, eliminating internal trade barriers, diversifying our trade and security partnerships and quadrupling defence spending.” Read the piece

Trade1 piece

Diversify away from one partnerDeeper continental integration
“which will involve speeding up natural resource development and other infrastructure projects, eliminating internal trade barriers, diversifying our trade and security partnerships and quadrupling defence spending.” Read the piece

Fiscal policy1 piece

Higher taxes and public spendingLower taxes and tighter spending
“We argued that this is a "no regrets" opportunity to improve our understanding of both how the government sector affects our measures of national productivity and how to better allocate and manage the massive resources which governments employ.” Read the piece

Public safety1 piece

Prevention and restraintEnforcement and sentencing
“In short, the RCMP should focus on federal policing.” Read the piece

Federalism1 piece

Ottawa leadsProvinces lead
“The federal government should build on this direction. It should begin discussions with the other provinces and territories on new models to replace the current model of RCMP contract policing.” Read the piece

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