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Neil Seeman

Publishing · On our record since 2001

Where this writer stands

Fiscal policy2 pieces

Higher taxes and public spendingLower taxes and tighter spending
“We require targeted statutory reforms focused on competitive tax structures and health care access improvements.” Read the piece

Health2 pieces

Expand public coverageMore private delivery
“But integration with LLMs demands provincial standards: transparent data governance, public ownership of algorithms, audit rights, and interoperability requirements that prevent vendor lock-in.” Read the piece

Financial regulation1 piece

Tighter prudential rulesLighter capital rules and more competition
“Platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket should be reclassified as online casinos, permitted only in jurisdictions that explicitly authorize online gaming. They must be tethered to local casino licences, face steep operational taxes, public health surcharges for addiction treatment, and rigorous fraud enforcement.” Read the piece

Trade1 piece

Diversify away from one partnerDeeper continental integration
“I am skeptical of the sheer, unblinking confidence behind this cross-Pacific trade.” Read the piece

Defence1 piece

Restrain spending and deploymentsHigher spending and more capability
“To succeed, the government must do something truly un-Canadian — value speed over historic protocol and tolerate some failed bets in pursuit of lasting advantage.” Read the piece

Labour1 piece

Stronger unions and standardsMore flexibility for employers
“Ontario has injected a duty of care into the hiring relationship.” Read the piece

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