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Marie-France Lalonde

Last published Oct. 2025 · On our record since 2021

Where this writer stands

Trade1 piece

Diversify away from one partnerDeeper continental integration
“our Liberal government has put forward a suite of new measures to support our local industry and workers, especially those in the auto sector, to diversify our international trading partners” Read the piece

Defence1 piece

Restrain spending and deploymentsHigher spending and more capability
“rebuild, reinvest and rearm our Canadian Armed Forces” Read the piece

Fiscal policy1 piece

Higher taxes and public spendingLower taxes and tighter spending
“This includes eliminating the GST for first-time homebuyers on homes under $1 million.” Read the piece

Federalism1 piece

Ottawa leadsProvinces lead
“I understand the need to expand the federal footprint in Orléans, which is why I have worked to bring the Ottawa East Service Canada Centre and Passport Services office to Orléans, as well as 105 federal GCcoworking spaces to Place d'Orléans.” Read the piece

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