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Josh Freed

Publishing · On our record since 2008

Where this writer stands

Trade1 piece

Diversify away from one partnerDeeper continental integration
“s "deal" also demanded we stop trading with other countries and (before backtracking later) that we remove French-language instructions from washing machines.” Read the piece

Immigration1 piece

Higher permanent intakeLower intake
“Fréchette wants to keep us at an already miniscule 45,000 newcomers, although Quebec's birth rate is shrinking rapidly and our towns are crying out for workers.” Read the piece

Climate1 piece

Faster fossil phase-downSlower phase-down, production first
“He has called climate change "a hoax" and "the world's greatest con job," even while forests are burning everywhere.” Read the piece

Federalism1 piece

Ottawa leadsProvinces lead
“St-Pierre Plamondon doesn't see that the smaller and more divided you look, the more vulnerable and tasty a morsel you are for carnivorous bullies like Putin and Trump.” Read the piece

Foreign affairs1 piece

Alliance restraintAssertive alliances and sanctions
“Carney has made himself the new global gunslinger. He's calling for "middle power" nations to join his makeshift posse and defend themselves against the town bully.” Read the piece

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