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Robert Libman

Publishing · On our record since 2010

Where this writer stands

Fiscal policy5 pieces

Higher taxes and public spendingLower taxes and tighter spending
“The rules, procedures and models vary everywhere, but little will change until those responsible for the public purse are compelled to protectively guard taxpayer dollars like they're coming directly out of their own pockets.” Read the piece

Federalism4 pieces

Ottawa leadsProvinces lead
“Ottawa is merely asking the Supreme Court to clarify how far provinces (not just Quebec) can go in pre-emptively using the clause, willy-nilly.” Read the piece

Immigration2 pieces

Higher permanent intakeLower intake
“Insular nationalism, harmful debates about identity and immigrants, rupture from Canada — this is not where their heads are right now, six months before the election.” Read the piece

Agriculture1 piece

Defend supply managementLiberalize supply management
“But it also translates into higher prices for Canadians for these food staples, and may merit some concessions.” Read the piece

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