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Pete McMartin

Publishing · On our record since 2009

Where this writer stands

Trade1 piece

Diversify away from one partnerDeeper continental integration
“Canadians, polls show, support the government's opening salvos in this war by a wide margin.” Read the piece

Fiscal policy1 piece

Higher taxes and public spendingLower taxes and tighter spending
“after 20 years of fiscal heedlessness, breathtaking incompetencies and skewed priorities, I've come to the conclusion that, as a taxpayer and citizen, I've given enough.” Read the piece

Health1 piece

Expand public coverageMore private delivery
“They need to be paid more, and there need to be more of them to deal with an aging population, the tsunami-like demographics of which is already overwhelming the system.” Read the piece

Federalism1 piece

Ottawa leadsProvinces lead
“Hers is a dangerous, destabilizing game, and I hope that Albertans throw out her separation referendum and, then, her.” Read the piece

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