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Toronto Star · The Globe and Mail

Rick Salutin

Publishing · On our record since 2005

Where this writer stands

Trade6 pieces

Diversify away from one partnerDeeper continental integration
“It was always clear we should diversify our relationships.” Read the piece

Fiscal policy3 pieces

Higher taxes and public spendingLower taxes and tighter spending
“The fact that his deficit projections have the Conservatives clutching their pearls is a good sign.” Read the piece

Immigration2 pieces

Higher permanent intakeLower intake
“Rubio says a "wave of mass migration" currently threatens "the cohesion of our society" and "continuity of our culture." What culture? What is he talking about? Especially, what continuity?” Read the piece

Labour1 piece

Stronger unions and standardsMore flexibility for employers
“It's all the leverage workers have. Another says, the only moment in workplace reality when you can glimpse a level playing field is when a strike comes into view and the bosses might settle to avoid it.” Read the piece

Defence1 piece

Restrain spending and deploymentsHigher spending and more capability
“Many are raging over Carney initiatives like backsliding on climate goals, building pipelines, lightening taxes on corporations, expanding the military, etc., to, they say, "help his banker buddies." I'm less troubled if — and only if — it leads to a truly independent economy and thus country.” Read the piece

Foreign affairs1 piece

Alliance restraintAssertive alliances and sanctions
“Even in such raffish company, I'd say the internal resistance to this ugly war stands out.” Read the piece

Climate1 piece

Faster fossil phase-downSlower phase-down, production first
“Many are raging over Carney initiatives like backsliding on climate goals, building pipelines, lightening taxes on corporations, expanding the military, etc., to, they say, "help his banker buddies." I'm less troubled if — and only if — it leads to a truly independent economy and thus country.” Read the piece

Energy1 piece

Restrict new oil and gasExpand production and export
“If you really prioritize sovereignty, omitting energy would be unsettling.” Read the piece

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