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Toronto Star Editorial Board

Publishing · On our record since 2006

Where this writer stands

Trade4 pieces

Diversify away from one partnerDeeper continental integration
“is why his government has struck a series of deals to lessen our dependency on the U.S. and increase our leverage. This is why he is breaking down barriers to internal trade and investment. This is why he made that controversial trade deal with China.” Read the piece

Climate2 pieces

Faster fossil phase-downSlower phase-down, production first
“Some compromise on the environment is understandable in this moment but surely, if we are to fulfil our international commitments and our moral obligations, there must be limits.” Read the piece

Fiscal policy1 piece

Higher taxes and public spendingLower taxes and tighter spending
“In the short term, that will mean injecting billions into the sector, both by allowing domestic tuition fees to rise and by massively increasing provincial transfers.” Read the piece

Energy1 piece

Restrict new oil and gasExpand production and export
“And now his deal with Alberta, struck without any public debate, lays the groundwork for a new fossil-fuel project, while imperiling both the oil-tanker ban off the B.C. coast and the federal clean electricity rules” Read the piece

Labour1 piece

Stronger unions and standardsMore flexibility for employers
“To bring about a condition of things wherein the laborer shall have a just proportion of the wealth which he creates is the object of social reform.” Read the piece

Public safety1 piece

Prevention and restraintEnforcement and sentencing
“If there are systemic gaps or individual lapses — in gun control, policing or mental health services — that played a factor here, they must be identified and addressed.” Read the piece

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