Ottawa Citizen
Laine Johnson
Last published Jan. 2026 · On our record since 2022
Where this writer stands
Fiscal policy1 piece
Higher taxes and public spendingLower taxes and tighter spending
“We need to get ahead of this, which means we need other levels of government to get with the program.” Read the piece
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Recent work
- A financial tidal wave is heading toward Ottawa | OpinionOpinion · Ottawa Citizen · Jan 10, 2026
- Johnson: How cycling lanes across Highway 417 will transform OttawaOpinion · Ottawa Citizen · May 28, 2024
- Johnson: Yes, speed up housing development — but ensure an informed public can weigh inOpinion · Ottawa Citizen · Jun 1, 2023
- Johnson: We need stronger public participation at Ottawa city hallOpinion · Ottawa Citizen · Jan 3, 2023
- College: Laine Johnson — We need safe, people-centred neighbourhoodsOpinion · Ottawa Citizen · Oct 3, 2022
- Johnson: Ottawa Council needs to respect public participation, not spurn itOpinion · Ottawa Citizen · Mar 5, 2022