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Marc Lee

Last published Dec. 2025 · On our record since 2011

Where this writer stands

Climate1 piece

Faster fossil phase-downSlower phase-down, production first
“Yet LNG megaprojects have significant environmental and climate impacts, including contamination and disturbances from gas fracking and huge emissions of greenhouse gases.” Read the piece

Federalism1 piece

Ottawa leadsProvinces lead
“The federal government will need to flex its muscles to ensure that Canadian productive capacity can meet Canadian demand, including new domestic capacity in product lines such as rebar” Read the piece

Trade1 piece

Diversify away from one partnerDeeper continental integration
“With the painful reality that the U.S. is no longer a reliable customer, we need to take matters into our own hands.” Read the piece

Fiscal policy1 piece

Higher taxes and public spendingLower taxes and tighter spending
“Rather than just providing financing, however, governments should consider taking equity and even controlling stakes in strategically important companies.” Read the piece

Labour1 piece

Stronger unions and standardsMore flexibility for employers
“A vision for Canada's industries needs to be cocreated with workers, governments and the industry itself.” Read the piece

Energy1 piece

Restrict new oil and gasExpand production and export
“This mix of supply and demand and trends does not bode well for LNG projects in B.C. in spite of our proximity to Asia.” Read the piece

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