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Toronto Star · Montreal Gazette

Robin V Sears

Publishing · On our record since 2010

Where this writer stands

Trade3 pieces

Diversify away from one partnerDeeper continental integration
“Would it not be wise, given U.S. President Donald Trump's determination to smash our big three assemblers' infrastructure, to invite a Chinese firm to build a big electric vehicle plant here?” Read the piece

Climate2 pieces

Faster fossil phase-downSlower phase-down, production first
“A more reasonable position, one that keeps up pressure on emissions levels and alternative carbon elimination projects, and acknowledges that more LNG use is inevitable, is surely a compromise Canada, and Canadian green progressives are capable of.” Read the piece

Fiscal policy1 piece

Higher taxes and public spendingLower taxes and tighter spending
“A wealth tax is no more than an effort to make paying for the state more equitable.” Read the piece

Energy1 piece

Restrict new oil and gasExpand production and export
“Hardliners will say that the billions of dollars that will flow to Canadians from expanding our role as LNG suppliers is simply "dirty money," even if it flows to climate change programs, health and housing.” Read the piece

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