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Stuart Trew
Publishing · On our record since 2009
Where this writer stands
Trade2 pieces
Diversify away from one partnerDeeper continental integration
“This is a risky gamble that contradicts hopes of lessening our dependence on America and forging a more independent Canada.” Read the piece
Labour1 piece
Stronger unions and standardsMore flexibility for employers
“A vision for Canada's industries needs to be cocreated with workers, governments and the industry itself.” Read the piece
Federalism1 piece
Ottawa leadsProvinces lead
“The federal government will need to flex its muscles to ensure that Canadian productive capacity can meet Canadian demand, including new domestic capacity in product lines such as rebar” Read the piece
Fiscal policy1 piece
Higher taxes and public spendingLower taxes and tighter spending
“Rather than just providing financing, however, governments should consider taking equity and even controlling stakes in strategically important companies.” Read the piece
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Recent work
- Doug Ford’s sucking up to Washington gets us nowhereOpinion · Toronto Star · Jun 14, 2026
- Layoffs are another wound inflicted by Donald Trump. But this is how Canada can rebuild its industrial baseOpinion · Toronto Star · Dec 6, 2025
- How bourbon, motorcycles and candy could help Canada in the event of a trade warOpinion · Toronto Star · Jan 15, 2025
- ‘Build Back Better’ — but for the Rich, or the Rest? | The TyeeOpinion · The Tyee · Aug 26, 2020
- Is a ‘Progressive’ Trade Deal Possible with China? | The TyeeOpinion · The Tyee · Jun 1, 2017
- Trade Deal Ups Risks in Chinese Firm’s Takeover of Seniors’ Care Giant | The TyeeOpinion · The Tyee · Feb 26, 2017
- Why progressives oppose Canada-EU trade dealOpinion · Toronto Star · Sep 21, 2016
- Edmonton JournalOpinion · Edmonton Journal · May 8, 2013
- Canadians can’t afford to take Big Pharma’s side in Canada-EU trade debateOpinion · Toronto Star · Sep 23, 2012
- Canadians can’t afford to take Big Pharma’s side in Canada-EU trade debateOpinion · Toronto Star · Sep 22, 2012
- Ontario should call Europe’s bluff on Green Energy ActOpinion · Toronto Star · Jan 16, 2012
- Ontario should call Europe’s bluff on Green Energy ActOpinion · Toronto Star · Jan 15, 2012
- Ontario should call Europe’s bluff on Green Energy ActOpinion · Toronto Star · Jan 15, 2012
- Ontario should call Europe’s bluff on Green Energy ActOpinion · Toronto Star · Jan 15, 2012
- McGuinty should put trade talks on holdOpinion · Toronto Star · Sep 8, 2011
- McGuinty should put trade talks on holdOpinion · Toronto Star · Sep 7, 2011
- McGuinty should put trade talks on hold | Toronto StarOpinion · Toronto Star · Sep 7, 2011
- No payoff for premiers in `Buy American' fixOpinion · Toronto Star · Aug 6, 2009
- Enhanced driver’s licences too smart for their own goodOpinion · Toronto Star · May 31, 2009