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Michael Taube

Publishing · On our record since 2000

Where this writer stands

Fiscal policy7 pieces

Higher taxes and public spendingLower taxes and tighter spending
“recognizes the need for fiscal prudence. His policies, which include a "one-year property tax freeze,"” Read the piece

Trade4 pieces

Diversify away from one partnerDeeper continental integration
“But it can't be done at the expense of Canada-U.S. trade. That would be a poor political strategy — and a costly one, at that.” Read the piece

Public safety4 pieces

Prevention and restraintEnforcement and sentencing
“The public deserves to know if a convicted sex offender is living in their midst. They shouldn't be kept in the dark.” Read the piece

Defence2 pieces

Restrain spending and deploymentsHigher spending and more capability
“Carney must treat this humiliating rift as the national security crisis it is” Read the piece

Health2 pieces

Expand public coverageMore private delivery
“The Canada Health Act needs to be scrapped. Universality isn't the answer.” Read the piece

Energy1 piece

Restrict new oil and gasExpand production and export
“We will develop Churchill Falls. We will develop Gull Island. We will electrify Labrador. We will develop our resources, with our workers, for the benefits of our communities.” Read the piece

Labour1 piece

Stronger unions and standardsMore flexibility for employers
“Instead of begging for government handouts and placating out-of-touch union workers, Canada Post should entice customers with a more affordable and viable model for stamps, letters, packages and courier services through Purolator.” Read the piece

Housing1 piece

Public supply and demand controlsMarket supply and deregulation
“Lewis's campaign is based on a preposterous series of ideas and proposals that aren't economically attainable or rooted in reality.” Read the piece

Foreign affairs1 piece

Alliance restraintAssertive alliances and sanctions
“His policies were numerous, including: reducing the overall size of government, trimming the bureaucracy, lowering personal and corporate income tax rates, launching targeted tax credits, implementing the universal child care benefit and tax-free savings accounts to help individuals and families, arranging the Canada-EU free-trade deal and Trans-Pacific Partnership, strongly supporting the war on terror, providing crucial leadership in Afghanistan, transforming Canada into Israel's best friend and ally, blasting China's human rights record and criticizing Russia for invading Ukraine.” Read the piece

Agriculture1 piece

Defend supply managementLiberalize supply management
“ending supply management for the dairy industry — and more.” Read the piece

Climate1 piece

Faster fossil phase-downSlower phase-down, production first
“Gondek's first order of business as mayor was to declare a "climate emergency" out of thin air that virtually no Calgarian had called for.” Read the piece

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