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Lawrence Martin

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Where this writer stands

Trade12 pieces

Diversify away from one partnerDeeper continental integration
“Given the American trajectory under Mr. Trump, with his recent embrace of the Monroe Doctrine, he has little choice but to lessen our dependence on America. A rebuild of relations with China, Canada's second-largest trading partner, is key to getting it done.” Read the piece

Defence5 pieces

Restrain spending and deploymentsHigher spending and more capability
“It is a turn that is needed, and one that addresses long-standing reflex protestations by Donald Trump and other U.S. presidents that we are laggards in military outlays.” Read the piece

Foreign affairs3 pieces

Alliance restraintAssertive alliances and sanctions
“Today, Canada, owing to Mark Carney's coalition against coercion, his leading of the middle powers against the hegemony of the great powers, is playing a role it never has.” Read the piece

Energy1 piece

Restrict new oil and gasExpand production and export
“the memorandum of understanding between Mr. Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on pipelines and increased oil production held promise of easing never-ending East-West hostilities.” Read the piece

Immigration1 piece

Higher permanent intakeLower intake
“There was no addressing the deportation excesses that have seen him lose majority support on immigration, the issue that's been critical to his political successes.” Read the piece

Climate1 piece

Faster fossil phase-downSlower phase-down, production first
“"We ignore at our peril," he told Congress, "the collapse of critical natural systems."” Read the piece

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