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Joel Kotkin

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Where this writer stands

Energy5 pieces

Restrict new oil and gasExpand production and export
“The welcome new entente cordiale between Ottawa and Alberta, fast tracking new energy developments, marks a pleasant example.” Read the piece

Trade4 pieces

Diversify away from one partnerDeeper continental integration
“The recent deal with China obliges Canada to send raw materials in exchange for manufactured goods, which is far less lucrative for Canada” Read the piece

Climate4 pieces

Faster fossil phase-downSlower phase-down, production first
“This shift away from tough climate policies will shape global politics for the next decade or more.” Read the piece

Foreign affairs4 pieces

Alliance restraintAssertive alliances and sanctions
“Prime Minister Mark Carney's speech at the recent Davos conference — where he called for decoupling from the U.S. while entering a "strategic partnership" with China — was greeted rapturously abroad.” Read the piece

Immigration2 pieces

Higher permanent intakeLower intake
“Ultimately, Canada cannot seriously address its demographic problem through immigration alone. Instead, steps need to be taken to reduce the cost of housing, promote more vigorous economic growth, including raising the retirement age, and shifting immigration policy to favour those who can contribute materially to the nation.” Read the piece

Housing2 pieces

Public supply and demand controlsMarket supply and deregulation
“permanent urban renters fighting class warfare, embracing leftist policies such as rent control, protections against eviction and housing subsidies.” Read the piece

Defence2 pieces

Restrain spending and deploymentsHigher spending and more capability
“This is a policy perhaps for Liechtenstein, but not for a great G7 power with enormous resources that shares an arctic frontier with the likes of China and Russia” Read the piece

Fiscal policy1 piece

Higher taxes and public spendingLower taxes and tighter spending
“The NDP is intent on embracing transgenderism and racial quotas, while advocating for more public ownership of the means of production.” Read the piece

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