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The Globe and Mail Editorial Board

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Where this writer stands

Fiscal policy56 pieces

Higher taxes and public spendingLower taxes and tighter spending
“Instead of adding complexity and carve outs to the tax code, Ottawa should shift to a simplified, competitive tax system that levels the playing field.” Read the piece

Public safety32 pieces

Prevention and restraintEnforcement and sentencing
“Much of the bill brings about urgently needed reform, in particular changes to the Criminal Code that would ban the distribution of AI-generated fake nude images of real people.” Read the piece

Trade27 pieces

Diversify away from one partnerDeeper continental integration
“Canada should continue to diversify its economy, build up its military and generally work to reduce its dependence on the U.S.” Read the piece

Housing24 pieces

Public supply and demand controlsMarket supply and deregulation
“This success comes after Edmonton loosened its zoning rules in 2024 and should be an example to cities nationwide.” Read the piece

Defence18 pieces

Restrain spending and deploymentsHigher spending and more capability
“Recruitment needs to quicken, now. Procurement delays need to end, now.” Read the piece

Energy12 pieces

Restrict new oil and gasExpand production and export
“The correct policy response is obvious, as we have previously argued: more pipeline capacity to Asia – where Chinese refiners, among others, will be thirsting for heavy oil to replace Venezuelan shipments.” Read the piece

Climate12 pieces

Faster fossil phase-downSlower phase-down, production first
“Together, they amount to a repudiation of the overly rigid and ideologically fervent approach of the Trudeau government in favour of a measured pragmatism that strikes a more sensible balance between growth, national security and climate goals.” Read the piece

Federalism12 pieces

Ottawa leadsProvinces lead
“it falls to the federal government, not the province of Alberta, to safeguard the national interest. Ottawa has some work to do.” Read the piece

Foreign affairs11 pieces

Alliance restraintAssertive alliances and sanctions
“Ukraine understands what many in the West cannot or will not see: the attacks on Iran are one part of the wider conflict with authoritarian states. In that context, this weekend's air attacks on Iran creates an opportunity for the West to not only hold back, but to roll back the forces of authoritarianism and repression.” Read the piece

Immigration11 pieces

Higher permanent intakeLower intake
“Canada shouldn't promote study permits as a pathway to permanent residency, and it should restrict the hours students can work off-campus.” Read the piece

Financial regulation8 pieces

Tighter prudential rulesLighter capital rules and more competition
“Canada should not heed such calls. There is little evidence that event contracts serve any kind of real-world purpose, unlike financial instruments such as stocks and bonds.” Read the piece

Labour7 pieces

Stronger unions and standardsMore flexibility for employers
“Rules banning retailers from opening on holidays don't make much sense, given that other businesses, including convenience stores and restaurants, are free to decide if they should open.” Read the piece

Agriculture6 pieces

Defend supply managementLiberalize supply management
“Supply management also jacks up the prices for dairy, poultry and eggs. Dismantling those systems would likely bring down costs on these essentials.” Read the piece

Health3 pieces

Expand public coverageMore private delivery
“A federal universal program to pay for prescription drugs would be wildly expensive, crowd out the private sector and rile provincial governments.” Read the piece

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