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Royce Koop

Last published Feb. 2026 · On our record since 2022

Where this writer stands

Immigration1 piece

Higher permanent intakeLower intake
“Policy choices on the part of the Liberal government helped create and aggravate this situation, including a dramatic population increase during and after the pandemic that added major pressure to the housing market.” Read the piece

Fiscal policy1 piece

Higher taxes and public spendingLower taxes and tighter spending
“Harper's governments showed fiscal discipline. In his early years, he posted significant surpluses. Deficits appeared during and after the global financial crisis but, by 2015, the government had returned to surplus.” Read the piece

Foreign affairs1 piece

Alliance restraintAssertive alliances and sanctions
“In foreign policy, Harper was a reliable ally of both the U.S. and Israel, and strongly supported NATO and NORAD.” Read the piece

Climate1 piece

Faster fossil phase-downSlower phase-down, production first
“Far from seeing Canada as an energy superpower, Trudeau argued that the Alberta oilsands should be "phased out."” Read the piece

Energy1 piece

Restrict new oil and gasExpand production and export
“Harper saw Canada's vast geography as a source of development and prosperity, and frequently spoke of Canada as an emerging energy superpower.” Read the piece

Defence1 piece

Restrain spending and deploymentsHigher spending and more capability
“He emphasized Canada's military history and the sacrifices made by our soldiers.” Read the piece

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