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The Globe and Mail · Ottawa Citizen

Shawn Barber

Last published Jan. 2026 · On our record since 2019

Where this writer stands

Energy1 piece

Restrict new oil and gasExpand production and export
“For example, potential Chinese participation in the financing of a second pipeline to our Pacific coast – paired with long‑term purchase commitments – could finally make that project viable. The same applies to additional LNG export capacity.” Read the piece

Trade1 piece

Diversify away from one partnerDeeper continental integration
“The only rational response for Canada to this new America First policy is clear: Negotiate aggressively to preserve access to the U.S. market where we can, while at the same time acting with urgency to open new export markets for Canadian goods and services” Read the piece

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