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Lorrie Goldstein

Publishing · On our record since 2017

Where this writer stands

Climate32 pieces

Faster fossil phase-downSlower phase-down, production first
“The truth is that Trudeau's failed climate strategy was neither well-intentioned nor right for the time.” Read the piece

Energy26 pieces

Restrict new oil and gasExpand production and export
“If it's truly impossible for our federal government to create the winning conditions to build one new oil pipeline from Alberta to tidewater in B.C., then we may as well admit Canada is not a serious country.” Read the piece

Fiscal policy24 pieces

Higher taxes and public spendingLower taxes and tighter spending
“Prime Minister Mark Carney should extend the federal fuel tax holiday at least to the end of this year because his government is currently hoarding billions of dollars in windfall revenues paid by Canadian taxpayers due to high oil prices.” Read the piece

Foreign affairs11 pieces

Alliance restraintAssertive alliances and sanctions
“But it doesn't explain why it took six years of opposition pressure led by the Conservatives to finally get the Liberals to declare the IRGC – now doing the killing, beating, intimidating and arresting of protesters in Iran – a terrorist organization.” Read the piece

Trade7 pieces

Diversify away from one partnerDeeper continental integration
“But from a national perspective, reaching a trade deal with the U.S. that provides long-term certainty for the Canadian economy must be Carney's priority, whether it happens now or post-Trump.” Read the piece

Public safety7 pieces

Prevention and restraintEnforcement and sentencing
“It's a lack of political will and of putting antisemites in jail for the crimes they're committing.” Read the piece

Immigration5 pieces

Higher permanent intakeLower intake
“But it is true that the Liberal government policy of unsustainable immigration levels, which even the Liberals admit now was a mistake, has had a long-term negative impact on our economy.” Read the piece

Federalism1 piece

Ottawa leadsProvinces lead
“acknowledging the sources of Alberta's frustration with federal Liberal governments that for decades have played Albertans off against the far greater number of voters to be had in Ontario and Quebec.” Read the piece

Defence1 piece

Restrain spending and deploymentsHigher spending and more capability
“Beyond our borders, the world isn't waiting to hear Canada's views and won't be until we rebuild our military after years of neglect, because what counts in wars is hard power, not soft power.” Read the piece

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Recent work