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John Weissenberger

Last published May 2026 · On our record since 2008

Where this writer stands

Energy6 pieces

Restrict new oil and gasExpand production and export
“Canada's leadership seems ignorant of the difference between talking and doing. Our legacy energy infrastructure was built in less time than we've spent talking about maybe building something or other.” Read the piece

Immigration3 pieces

Higher permanent intakeLower intake
“a rigorous, objective selection process is imperative.” Read the piece

Climate3 pieces

Faster fossil phase-downSlower phase-down, production first
“In reality, the cost-benefit equation is simple. The oilsands contribute 0.1 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions — China produces 31 per cent — and the mineable area represents 0.2 per cent of Canada's boreal forest.” Read the piece

Public safety1 piece

Prevention and restraintEnforcement and sentencing
“While there are many "performance gaps" between the two governments, the greatest may be in law and order.” Read the piece

Foreign affairs1 piece

Alliance restraintAssertive alliances and sanctions
“Internationally, we committed to a strong Anglosphere and supported Israel, rather than the heirs of Mao and Yasser Arafat.” Read the piece

Defence1 piece

Restrain spending and deploymentsHigher spending and more capability
“Our military spending increased 65 per cent in the early Harper years, peaking at over US$21 billion, then tailing off due to budget pressures.” Read the piece

Fiscal policy1 piece

Higher taxes and public spendingLower taxes and tighter spending
“Our experience with public spending was that, unless both feet are pressed hard on the brakes, money will gush out like water from a Calgary feeder main. Consequently, economic management erred toward prudence.” Read the piece

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