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Jim Stanford

Publishing · On our record since 2005

Where this writer stands

Trade8 pieces

Diversify away from one partnerDeeper continental integration
“Best would be to cancel their contracts with U.S. platforms, and buy alternatives (there are good made-in-Canada options).” Read the piece

Fiscal policy4 pieces

Higher taxes and public spendingLower taxes and tighter spending
“In the meantime, we should claw back some of these spoils of war through an excess profit tax on the petroleum industry — just like the one applied to Canadian banks who profited so mightily during the pandemic.” Read the piece

Federalism3 pieces

Ottawa leadsProvinces lead
“The government must confront Stellantis with the full force of a sovereign, wealthy country. Industry Minister Mélanie Joly has threatened legal action. That should just be the start. Ottawa should threaten full 25 per cent tariffs on all Stellantis imports” Read the piece

Labour1 piece

Stronger unions and standardsMore flexibility for employers
“the decline in living standards that rightfully angers so many Albertans started at home: with employers who profit more but share less, backed by a provincial government determined to suppress wages and reinforce business power.” Read the piece

Energy1 piece

Restrict new oil and gasExpand production and export
“The oil industry's preferred solution to everything — build more export pipelines — would clearly make affordability even worse.” Read the piece

Climate1 piece

Faster fossil phase-downSlower phase-down, production first
“And accelerating the transition to hydro, wind, solar, and geothermal (none of which traverse the Straits of Hormuz) would further protect us.” Read the piece

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