Franco Terrazzano

LATEST STORIES BY FRANCO TERRAZZANO

TERRAZZANO: O’Toole needs a better plan to fight inflation

Conservative Party Leader Erin O’Toole wants to blast Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over inflation. And the prime minister is certainly vulnerable as rising prices at the gas pump and grocery store illustrate the risks of runaway government spending. But using O’Toole’s policies to fight inflation would be like using a gas can to put out a fire.

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November 26, 2021 Columnists

Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole addresses supporters at the Tribute Communities Centre Arena in Oshawa, Ont. following the federal election, Sept. 21, 2021.

TERRAZZANO: Canada needs to take Alberta's equalization grievances seriously

Alberta’s referendum on equalization is more than a vote on a federal program: it’s an urgently needed conversation about a deep crack in Confederation. So far, Canada has ignored the problem and the rift has grown. Now a referendum yes vote will push federal and provincial governments to the negotiation table. So, let’s talk.

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October 5, 2021 Columnists

Premier Jason Kenney announces Alberta's reopening plan in Edmonton, May 26, 2021.

TERRAZZANO: Deficit spending and inflation tax drive up cost of living

The more dollars the government prints, the less your dollars buy. That’s the inflation tax and it’s a key reason why life is getting more expensive.

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September 17, 2021 Columnists

A sign is pictured outside the Bank of Canada building in Ottawa May 23, 2017.

TERRAZZANO: Federal politicians turning a blind eye to waste in Ottawa

It’s borderline impressive how Canada’s three major parties can’t seem to find a penny of savings in the most bloated federal budget in Canadian history. In fact, during the election, politicians are tripping over themselves to promise even more spending.

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September 13, 2021 Columnists

Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau, left to right, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole take part in the federal election English-language Leaders debate in Gatineau September 9, 2021. Adrian Wyld/Pool via REUTERS

Guest Opinion: Politicians need to practise what they preach and pay back wage subsidy

Politicians are good at preaching, but they’re not so good at practising what they preach.

September 11, 2021 Columnists

From left, Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau.

OPINION: Taxpayers wait for credible plan to balance books

If the federal government’s fiscal policy stays on its current trajectory, Canada’s trillion-dollar debt will be a major drain on taxpayers’ wallets for generations to come.

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August 25, 2021 Columnists