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Where this writer stands

Public safety18 pieces

Prevention and restraintEnforcement and sentencing
“On drugs in the streets, Elliott would: "Reverse the NDP's soft-on-drugs approach," including "safer supply," "Empower police officers to enforce the Mental Health Act," and, following Alberta's lead, "Open more addictions treatment and mental health treatment centres."” Read the piece

Foreign affairs8 pieces

Alliance restraintAssertive alliances and sanctions
“If the two-week ceasefire in the Iran war holds, it will be a strategic loss for the United States, Israel and the entire free world.” Read the piece

Energy6 pieces

Restrict new oil and gasExpand production and export
“Canada desperately needs new pipeline capacity, so we're glad this project is one step closer to being realized” Read the piece

Trade5 pieces

Diversify away from one partnerDeeper continental integration
“What we can't do is use this moment as a reason to grow closer to China, a non-ally that can't be expected to stand with us in times of great upheaval.” Read the piece

Immigration4 pieces

Higher permanent intakeLower intake
“Over the longer term, Ottawa should strengthen immigration rules to ensure we don't let in people with terrorist sympathies, or who have expressed antisemitic views in the past” Read the piece

Defence4 pieces

Restrain spending and deploymentsHigher spending and more capability
“It remains a fact that Canada needs a stronger, more efficient military with better support from government.” Read the piece

Federalism3 pieces

Ottawa leadsProvinces lead
“Smith has cleared a way for Carney to offer Alberta an olive branch at a time when national unity is in question. Putting her suggestion into action would be a win-win” Read the piece

Fiscal policy3 pieces

Higher taxes and public spendingLower taxes and tighter spending
“A far better one would be to drop as many auto-sector subsidies as we can legally get away with and focus on an area that Canada has an absolute advantage in: the production of the critical minerals necessary to make EV batteries and other technologies that power the modern world.” Read the piece

Climate2 pieces

Faster fossil phase-downSlower phase-down, production first
“Instead of economic development hindered by the NDP's misguided approach to reconciliation, Elliott would ensure that private property was protected, project permitting was streamlined and the net-zero fantasies of the current government folded into the trash bin.” Read the piece

Agriculture1 piece

Defend supply managementLiberalize supply management
“If dairy is a chip that American trade negotiators require us to have on the board, then so be it.” Read the piece

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