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Kevin Lynch

Publishing · On our record since 2010

Where this writer stands

Fiscal policy3 pieces

Higher taxes and public spendingLower taxes and tighter spending
“Pay for it with public funds. Seeking private donations only runs the risk of creating the perception of seeking political influence or benefit.” Read the piece

Trade2 pieces

Diversify away from one partnerDeeper continental integration
“The easiest and biggest diversification strategy, however, does not rely on the whims of Beijing or Delhi or Washington. It entails allowing Canadians to trade with one another by completely eliminating barriers to interprovincial trade and commerce.” Read the piece

Defence1 piece

Restrain spending and deploymentsHigher spending and more capability
“which will involve speeding up natural resource development and other infrastructure projects, eliminating internal trade barriers, diversifying our trade and security partnerships and quadrupling defence spending.” Read the piece

Energy1 piece

Restrict new oil and gasExpand production and export
“which will involve speeding up natural resource development and other infrastructure projects, eliminating internal trade barriers, diversifying our trade and security partnerships and quadrupling defence spending.” Read the piece

Public safety1 piece

Prevention and restraintEnforcement and sentencing
“In short, the RCMP should focus on federal policing.” Read the piece

Federalism1 piece

Ottawa leadsProvinces lead
“The federal government should build on this direction. It should begin discussions with the other provinces and territories on new models to replace the current model of RCMP contract policing.” Read the piece

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