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John Snobelen

Publishing · On our record since 2017

Where this writer stands

Fiscal policy10 pieces

Higher taxes and public spendingLower taxes and tighter spending
“First, the Trudeau legacy is permanently recorded in the enormous national debt that is the single-greatest threat to Canada's future.” Read the piece

Energy4 pieces

Restrict new oil and gasExpand production and export
“That will require ancient focus and tenacity in cutting spending, resisting regional politics, taking a sharper pencil to the business of energy, ignoring the platitudes from social warriors of all stripes and getting on with selling Canadian stuff to the world America is abandoning.” Read the piece

Climate4 pieces

Faster fossil phase-downSlower phase-down, production first
“The same is true for environmental initiatives that produce few results and weaken the country.” Read the piece

Foreign affairs3 pieces

Alliance restraintAssertive alliances and sanctions
“the shifting rationale justifying the invasion of Venezuela, the steadily increasing threats to take over Greenland and the generally cavalier disregard for the rule of law make America a real and present danger to the sovereignty of nations that get in its way.” Read the piece

Labour3 pieces

Stronger unions and standardsMore flexibility for employers
“Well, dang it, it's about time.” Read the piece

Trade2 pieces

Diversify away from one partnerDeeper continental integration
“Carney called for smaller nations to link together in trade, security and cultural arrangements designed to counter the power of China and America.” Read the piece

Defence2 pieces

Restrain spending and deploymentsHigher spending and more capability
“The lessons here are simple. The long-term outcome of war is difficult to predict and the military defeat of an inferior opponent is often a hollow victory.” Read the piece

Housing2 pieces

Public supply and demand controlsMarket supply and deregulation
“Flack wants to make the planning process efficient and effective. It is currently neither.” Read the piece

Public safety1 piece

Prevention and restraintEnforcement and sentencing
“Our laws need to be much more rigorous to meet the demands of people who value avoidance over compliance. Think jail time instead of fines.” Read the piece

Immigration1 piece

Higher permanent intakeLower intake
“For four decades, I have wondered why Americans couldn't find a way to legally welcome people they need to power those ranches.” Read the piece

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