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Mike Harcourt

Publishing · On our record since 2011

Where this writer stands

Housing1 piece

Public supply and demand controlsMarket supply and deregulation
“Provincial legislation promoting small-scale multi-unit housing is opening the door to duplexes, laneway homes, townhouses, row housing, and low-rise apartment buildings in areas that previously allowed little change.” Read the piece

Fiscal policy1 piece

Higher taxes and public spendingLower taxes and tighter spending
“Bailey's projected 2026-27 $13.3-billion deficit should be lessened, though, as it may not be necessary to utilize the $5-billion contingency fund for the possible negative financial impact of Trump's tariffs and lumber countervails.” Read the piece

Trade1 piece

Diversify away from one partnerDeeper continental integration
“Eby and B.C. are also rapidly diversifying trade. With B.C. the least U.S.-trade reliant province (now less than 50 per cent, unlike Ontario, Quebec and Alberta, which are 80 to 90 per cent U.S.-trade dependent), we can withstand the Trump tariffs.” Read the piece

Defence1 piece

Restrain spending and deploymentsHigher spending and more capability
“Diversifying trade, removing interprovincial trade barriers, building Canadian infrastructure, expanding Canada's defence resources were all carefully outlined in Carney's 's one-for-the-ages speech at Davos.” Read the piece

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