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Toronto Star

Shawn Micallef

Publishing · On our record since 2017

Where this writer stands

Housing12 pieces

Public supply and demand controlsMarket supply and deregulation
“If density was allowed in more of Toronto, the pressure to develop main streets for new housing would be far less.” Read the piece

Public safety5 pieces

Prevention and restraintEnforcement and sentencing
“Here are three things that need to happen —soon: 1) The investigation must be open, transparent and entirely public.” Read the piece

Fiscal policy5 pieces

Higher taxes and public spendingLower taxes and tighter spending
“The first is that years of budget tightening, low tax obsession and cheapness eventually have consequences. Here, they are tangible: a usable versus unusable beach.” Read the piece

Climate1 piece

Faster fossil phase-downSlower phase-down, production first
“Commit to preserving, even expanding, the Greenbelt” Read the piece

Trade1 piece

Diversify away from one partnerDeeper continental integration
“The boycott should continue until things change, but it's not personal.” Read the piece

Federalism1 piece

Ottawa leadsProvinces lead
“Liberals could shut down Doug Ford's jet airplane ambitions today if they wanted to. One reason they should be speaking up is that the Ford government is changing the rules of the game and the Liberals are the only player with the power to say "stop."” Read the piece

Labour1 piece

Stronger unions and standardsMore flexibility for employers
“Generally considered independent contractors, part of the "gig economy," the delivery riders work for companies that seem to have little concern about job security, safety or responsibility for bad behaviour and etiquette.” Read the piece

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