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Shellene Drakes-Tull

Publishing · On our record since 2023

Where this writer stands

Fiscal policy4 pieces

Higher taxes and public spendingLower taxes and tighter spending
“There should not be trillionaires or billionaires. We, as a global community, need to hold the ultra-wealthy to account.” Read the piece

Health3 pieces

Expand public coverageMore private delivery
“They're figuring out cancelled surgeries and delayed diagnostic tests because our health-care is being starved.” Read the piece

Immigration1 piece

Higher permanent intakeLower intake
“Just go online and you'll see anti-immigrant sentiment and overall hatred for others in a country that supposedly celebrates multiculturalism.” Read the piece

Housing1 piece

Public supply and demand controlsMarket supply and deregulation
“I wonder if our premier shares these wild ideas to take our eyes off what we should be focused on like health care or housing?” Read the piece

Foreign affairs1 piece

Alliance restraintAssertive alliances and sanctions
“While Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand spoke to Ottawa's position — de-escalation and bringing home stranded Canadians — in situations like these, we need to hear from the person in charge.” Read the piece

Defence1 piece

Restrain spending and deploymentsHigher spending and more capability
“As the great rapper and poet Tupac Shakur said back in 1993, "They got money for wars, but can't feed the poor."” Read the piece

Trade1 piece

Diversify away from one partnerDeeper continental integration
“You accept that the relationship is irreparably damaged and find other neighbours who are willing to work with you.” Read the piece

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