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Michael Higgins

Publishing · On our record since 2007

Where this writer stands

Public safety12 pieces

Prevention and restraintEnforcement and sentencing
“The answer to this failed experiment is to stop it in its tracks, but Eby seems reluctant even as he continually acknowledges it has gone very much awry.” Read the piece

Foreign affairs5 pieces

Alliance restraintAssertive alliances and sanctions
“Carney is to be congratulated on giving Canada's full-throated support for military action against Iran.” Read the piece

Trade4 pieces

Diversify away from one partnerDeeper continental integration
“Because the two countries are each other's most natural trading partners — integrated over four decades through CUSFTA, NAFTA and USMCA — trade diversion to third countries is costly and, at best, partial,” Read the piece

Agriculture2 pieces

Defend supply managementLiberalize supply management
“Supply management, which is supposed to produce stable prices and a steady supply of things like poultry, is also failing in this crisis so perhaps we should call it supply mismanagement.” Read the piece

Fiscal policy2 pieces

Higher taxes and public spendingLower taxes and tighter spending
“this Liberal government has recklessly squandered half a billion dollars.” Read the piece

Immigration1 piece

Higher permanent intakeLower intake
“The answer, surely, is not to recklessly throw fully open the door on humanitarian or economic grounds.” Read the piece

Climate1 piece

Faster fossil phase-downSlower phase-down, production first
“The truth is, despite what the prime minister says, Canada will never again be able to build anything as ambitious as the likes of the St. Lawrence Seaway in five years. It's a daydream. For better or worse, Canada is committed to endless environmental assessments.” Read the piece

Defence1 piece

Restrain spending and deploymentsHigher spending and more capability
“While that is more than welcome, it should be acknowledged that it was Trump who forced it upon us. And while Canada should finally meet its target of spending two per cent of GDP on defence this year, it comes 12 years after first making that commitment to NATO.” Read the piece

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