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The Globe and Mail

John Ibbitson

Publishing · On our record since 2006

Where this writer stands

Immigration3 pieces

Higher permanent intakeLower intake
“Both Conservative and Liberal governments contributed to some of the challenges facing Canada today. But it was Mr. Trudeau who oversaw the greatest policy failure of modern times, by letting the immigration system spin entirely out of control.” Read the piece

Energy3 pieces

Restrict new oil and gasExpand production and export
“The memorandum of understanding signed by Mr. Carney and Ms. Smith states that Canada will seek to become "a global energy leader" by "unlocking the growth potential of Alberta's oil, gas and other resources, including an oil pipeline to Canada's west coast."” Read the piece

Trade3 pieces

Diversify away from one partnerDeeper continental integration
“helping forge an Atlantic-Pacific trading bloc would offer Canada a trading alternative, even as this country adjusts to a relationship with the United States similar to what existed before the North American free-trade agreement (1992), the Canada-U.S. free-trade agreement (1988) and the Auto Pact (1965).” Read the piece

Defence2 pieces

Restrain spending and deploymentsHigher spending and more capability
“For decades, both Liberal and Conservative federal governments failed to invest in Canada's defence, content to let the Americans watch over us.” Read the piece

Federalism2 pieces

Ottawa leadsProvinces lead
“On Mr. Harper's watch, the federal government avoided intrusions into areas of provincial jurisdiction, while also rebalancing federal and provincial revenues. The result was 10 years of peace within the federation.” Read the piece

Public safety1 piece

Prevention and restraintEnforcement and sentencing
“And on the justice front, the Liberals are finally heeding Conservative calls to toughen penalties and restrict bail for some offenders.” Read the piece

Housing1 piece

Public supply and demand controlsMarket supply and deregulation
“Governments of every stripe at every level are committed to increasing the supply of housing, so that young people will be able to afford their own homes.” Read the piece

Climate1 piece

Faster fossil phase-downSlower phase-down, production first
“The Liberals also decided that the fight against climate change required a carbon tax on provinces that weren't sufficiently cooperative, along with restrictions on expanding oil-and-gas development in Alberta and Saskatchewan.” Read the piece

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