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The Globe and Mail · Toronto Star

Tanya Talaga

Publishing · On our record since 2019

Where this writer stands

Public safety4 pieces

Prevention and restraintEnforcement and sentencing
“Currently, "tough on crime" sentiments are popular, and bail reform efforts, such as the recently introduced Bill C-14, will lead to harsher punishments. In the context of these trends and the further diminishment of already paltry prison budgets, more inmates are likely to reoffend.” Read the piece

Fiscal policy2 pieces

Higher taxes and public spendingLower taxes and tighter spending
“Investing in First Nations infrastructure and clean water is good for Canada, so that these Nations don't have to keep expending their precious resources – especially at a time when Canada is looking to extract resources from the nearby Ring of Fire.” Read the piece

Health1 piece

Expand public coverageMore private delivery
“We will not accept piecemeal fixes to a fundamentally flawed program. We need to work as partners to build something better,” Read the piece

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