Edmonton Journal
Kayode Southwood
Publishing · On our record since 2025
Where this writer stands
Fiscal policy3 pieces
Higher taxes and public spendingLower taxes and tighter spending
“That's why CFIB is recommending that council introduce a small business property tax subclass reduction in this fall's budget.” Read the piece
Financial regulation1 piece
Tighter prudential rulesLighter capital rules and more competition
“Governments must recognize the mounting pressures and deliver meaningful support — reduce tax burdens, cut through red tape, and give small businesses a chance to compete.” Read the piece
Public safety1 piece
Prevention and restraintEnforcement and sentencing
“Two-thirds of Alberta entrepreneurs want emergency and security services prioritized above all other municipal services.” Read the piece
Only opinion columns and editorials are scored. Each piece is read twice by a language model, which records the author's own stance on a policy topic only where the piece argues one, with a quote that must appear in the piece. An author's position on a topic is the average of their pieces, weighted by the model's confidence. News reporting is listed but never scored.
Recent work
- Opinion: City council must take ownership of Edmonton business closuresOpinion · Edmonton Journal · Jul 29, 2026
- Opinion: Support your neighbours and community — shop localOpinion · Edmonton Journal · Nov 27, 2025
- Opinion: Alberta's new city councils must show small business mattersOpinion · Edmonton Journal · Oct 27, 2025
- Opinion: New bus lane costs Chinatown-area businesses dearlyOpinion · Edmonton Journal · Sep 26, 2025