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Edmonton Journal

Michael Walters

Publishing · On our record since 2019

Where this writer stands

Housing2 pieces

Public supply and demand controlsMarket supply and deregulation
“I will ensure faster approvals and more options so homes can be built, and more families can afford to stay here. And we can do this while respecting existing neighbourhoods; expanding responsibly to keep their character intact.” Read the piece

Fiscal policy1 piece

Higher taxes and public spendingLower taxes and tighter spending
“Families are facing rising costs — saddled with a 22-per-cent increase in taxes in the last four years alone, small businesses are struggling, and people don't feel safe on our streets or transit.” Read the piece

Public safety1 piece

Prevention and restraintEnforcement and sentencing
“Restoring safety is my first priority, and the foundation for everything else.” Read the piece

Immigration1 piece

Higher permanent intakeLower intake
“Immigrants did not create any of these problems. Blaming the newest and least politically powerful people among us is not a solution.” Read the piece

Federalism1 piece

Ottawa leadsProvinces lead
“If Ottawa is serious about housing, productivity and climate resilience, it needs to act less like a project sponsor and more like a system partner with stable, per-capita infrastructure transfers tied to growth and life-cycle renewal, including long-term transit reliability.” Read the piece

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