{"id":15264,"date":"2014-09-19T13:20:04","date_gmt":"2014-09-19T13:20:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/demo.qodeinteractive.com\/bridge41\/?page_id=15264"},"modified":"2024-08-05T07:12:28","modified_gmt":"2024-08-05T11:12:28","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/davidclement.ca\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/davidclement.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/isflc4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15466\" style=\"width:366px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/davidclement.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/isflc4.jpg 960w, https:\/\/davidclement.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/isflc4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/davidclement.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/isflc4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/davidclement.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/isflc4-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/davidclement.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/isflc4-570x570.jpg 570w, https:\/\/davidclement.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/isflc4-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/davidclement.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/isflc4-700x700.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since starting the business in 2013, I have been focused on a variety of projects in the political arena. <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These projects include campaign management, comprehensive research projects, communications consulting and media strategy. Notably, projects I have worked on have received national media attention with widespread coverage from coast to coast.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What I Do<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Media monitoring, analysis and strategy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Media monitoring, analysis and strategy can help propel your campaign to the next level. Our media consulting services include monitoring, in depth analysis and strategic evaluation. While covering broadcast, online, social and traditional media outlets, our services provide real time tracking of your campaign\u2019s presence. With that we work closely with you to manage and grow your campaign\u2019s media portfolio, analyze the effectiveness of current strategies, and provide optimization strategies for swift adjustments and improved outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Non-profit consultation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nonprofits face a unique set of obstacles which require not only a background in nonprofit work, but an understanding of how nonprofits can succeed in a competitive environment. Our non profit services include program design and implementation, branding and communication strategy, media assistance, event promotion and government\/regulatory consultation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Communications strategy and public relations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In today\u2019s marketplace, your message, how it is branded, and how it is understood by the public at large is more important than ever. Effective communication strategies are\u00a0vital for any campaign or program to be successful. Our communications and PR services include social media, content marketing, brand development, campaign research, preparation and promotion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In the Media<\/h1>\n\n\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Sherwood Park News:\u00a0<a class=\"ng-binding md-default-theme\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sherwoodparknews.com\/2018\/02\/12\/experts-weigh-in-on-wine-ban\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">Experts weigh in on wine ban<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">IT Business:\u00a0<a class=\"ng-binding md-default-theme\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itbusiness.ca\/news\/torontos-decision-on-secondary-suites-for-short-term-rentals-generates-strong-reactions\/97274\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">Toronto\u2019s Airbnb regulation approach snubbed by consumer critic<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">BNN Bloomberg:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bnnbloomberg.ca\/ontario-to-allow-cannabis-retailers-to-sell-online-and-over-the-phone-1.1344069\">Ontario to allow cannabis retailers to sell online and over the phone<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">CityNews Vancouver:\u00a0<a class=\"ng-binding\" href=\"https:\/\/www.citynews1130.com\/2019\/02\/13\/throne-speech-consumers\/\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">Throne Speech promises may backfire for consumers, expert says<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Sud Info:\u00a0<a class=\"ng-binding\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sudinfo.be\/id115798\/article\/2019-04-29\/preparation-la-legalisation-du-cannabis-au-grand-duche\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">Pr\u00e9paration \u00e0 la l\u00e9galisation du cannabis au Grand-Duch\u00e9<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Le Quotidien:\u00a0<a class=\"ng-binding\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lequotidien.lu\/a-la-une\/cannabis-au-luxembourg-eviter-les-erreurs-du-canada\/\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">Cannabis au Luxembourg : \u00ab\u00a0\u00c9viter les erreurs du Canada\u00a0\u00bb<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">L\u00ebtzebuerger Journal:\u00a0<a class=\"ng-binding\" href=\"https:\/\/www.journal.lu\/top-navigation\/article\/legalisierung-rueckt-naeher\/\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">Legalisierung r\u00fcckt n\u00e4her<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">The Sault Star: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saultstar.com\/news\/local-news\/province-unveils-its-first-economic-outlook-and-fiscal-review\">Ontario&#8217;s Fiscal Outlook<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">CTV News:\u00a0<a class=\"ng-binding\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ctvnews.ca\/canada\/allowing-municipalities-to-opt-out-of-pot-shops-helps-black-market-experts-1.4225961\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">Allowing municipalities to opt out of pot shops helps black market: experts<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Bay Today: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baytoday.ca\/local-news\/governmet-to-extend-hours-to-buy-booze-1123978\">Government To Extend Hours To Buy Booze<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">The GrowthOp:\u00a0<a class=\"ng-binding\" href=\"https:\/\/app.meltwater.com\/mwTransition\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegrowthop.com%2Fcannabis-news%2Fhealth-canadas-new-grow-ready-demand-could-squash-entry-of-micros-into-the-cannabis-space&amp;uId=581cc8d1d1a7aceb58603582&amp;cId=5654de1a1fd576c367ab9c7a&amp;dId=ARuU6JWUquE1tesLll_GYmZaXzI&amp;op=open&amp;sentiment=N&amp;isHosted=false&amp;id=2389775&amp;name=Consumer%20Choice%20Center&amp;type=search&amp;transitionToken=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzUxMiJ9.eyJob3N0bmFtZSI6Ind3dy50aGVncm93dGhvcC5jb20ifQ.GZE8p0TV5qN5I9ykENY5rdXwoBapahLT5WmWZWFb8DONx20NHSUZHyi2LQblmraSOotiJ270zTZnaRGthh-HNg&amp;dashboardId=5800e8844e5a197ebe5e8812&amp;dashboardName=SFL%20Media%20Hits\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">Health Canada\u2019s new grow-ready demand could squash entry of micros into the cannabis space<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">CTV News:\u00a0<a class=\"ng-binding\" href=\"https:\/\/app.meltwater.com\/mwTransition\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwindsor.ctvnews.ca%2Fconsumer-advocate-warns-regulating-home-sharing-services-could-hurt-windsor-1.4414141&amp;uId=581cc8d1d1a7aceb58603582&amp;cId=5654de1a1fd576c367ab9c7a&amp;dId=T8IDZ-fTekxVAnumLy2_EKT0CTA&amp;op=open&amp;sentiment=N&amp;isHosted=false&amp;id=2389775&amp;name=Consumer%20Choice%20Center&amp;type=search&amp;transitionToken=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzUxMiJ9.eyJob3N0bmFtZSI6IndpbmRzb3IuY3R2bmV3cy5jYSJ9.EyE_txS-vKNbobvtQGlVt3OVaJX5WxYreo8XJBHasCp6_--E0mzxL8Hk92IIQ1C4TY2XrCsdfC9b6RDd7DDVGA&amp;dashboardId=5800e8844e5a197ebe5e8812&amp;dashboardName=SFL%20Media%20Hits\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">Consumer advocate warns regulating home sharing services could hurt Windsor<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">News 1130:\u00a0<a class=\"ng-binding\" href=\"https:\/\/app.meltwater.com\/mwTransition\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.news1130.com%2F2018%2F07%2F14%2Fconsumer-advocate-suggests-failure-approve-ride-hailing-b-c-risks-public-safety%2F&amp;uId=581cc8d1d1a7aceb58603582&amp;cId=5654de1a1fd576c367ab9c7a&amp;dId=gGIIo9D_rBclH6gDu65YcgYpJOY&amp;op=open&amp;sentiment=N&amp;isHosted=false&amp;id=widget_1492100274729_0&amp;name=CCC%20Media%20Hits&amp;type=widget&amp;transitionToken=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzUxMiJ9.eyJob3N0bmFtZSI6Ind3dy5uZXdzMTEzMC5jb20ifQ.WVBBBX9n7xtiHEjwUwv38EFEW4dHC2avf7u__go56jR_1EbtnZwkZPX-19NIbqy7vAjlTNQZZXTq8eUxCoqvNw&amp;dashboardId=5835de1f53cfb9b8c0331b12&amp;dashboardName=Consumer%20Choice%20Center\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">Consumer advocate suggests failure to approve ride hailing in B.C. risks public safety<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Investing News Network: <a href=\"https:\/\/investingnews.com\/daily\/resource-investing\/agriculture-investing\/cannabis-investing\/cannabis-industry-reacts-ontario-retail-strategy\/\">Cannabis Industry Reacts To Ontario&#8217;s Retail Strategy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net\/maximebernier\/pages\/2021\/attachments\/original\/1528225699\/Chapter5-Supply-Management-Final.pdf?1528225699\">Doing Politics Differently<\/a>: My Vision For Canada by Maxime Bernier<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">The Farmers Exchange:\u00a0<a class=\"ng-binding\" href=\"http:\/\/www.farmers-exchange.net\/detailPage.aspx?articleID=18685\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">Analyst Says Milk Prices Showing Improvement and Worst Is Over<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Yahoo News:\u00a0<a class=\"ng-binding\" href=\"https:\/\/ca.news.yahoo.com\/not-25-licensed-pot-shops-163142091.html\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">Not all 25 licensed pot shops will be ready to open Monday in Ontario<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Halifax Today:\u00a0<a class=\"ng-binding\" href=\"https:\/\/www.halifaxtoday.ca\/local-news\/advocate-pushes-for-private-sector-approach-to-cannabis-sales-1261061\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">Advocate pushes for private sector approach to cannabis sales<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">ICI Radio Canada:\u00a0<a class=\"ng-binding\" href=\"https:\/\/ici.radio-canada.ca\/nouvelle\/1124147\/contestation-regles-manitoba-culture-cannabis-maison\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">Le Manitoba aurait des r\u00e8gles \u00ab\u00a0cruelles\u00a0\u00bb sur la culture personnelle du cannabis<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">ICI Radio Canada:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ici.radio-canada.ca\/nouvelle\/1141260\/commerce-cannabis-ontario-villes-prohibition\">\u00ab Pas de commerce de cannabis dans ma ville \u00bb : des Ontariens pr\u00f4nent une prohibition locale<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">City News Vancouver:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.citynews1130.com\/2018\/10\/02\/fans-protest-with-wallet-ticket-re-sellers\/\">Music fans should &#8216;protest with their wallet&#8217; against ticket re-sellers: consumer advocate<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Mobile Syrup:\u00a0<a class=\"ng-binding\" href=\"https:\/\/mobilesyrup.com\/2018\/08\/31\/crtc-bell-rogers-corus-ncrease-investment-canadian-content-funding\/\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">CRTC requiring Bell and Corus to increase investment in Canadian content creation<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Vancouver Sun:\u00a0<a class=\"ng-binding\" href=\"https:\/\/vancouversun.com\/cannabis\/cannabis-business\/manitobas-social-responsibility-fee-could-send-pot-customers-to-black-market-consumer-watchdog\/wcm\/4d4afa8d-bd5d-4219-96cc-e3df70d65486\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">Manitoba&#8217;s social responsibility fee could send pot customers to black market: consumer watchdog<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">BC Local News:\u00a0<a class=\"ng-binding\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bclocalnews.com\/news\/east-kootenay-town-considers-public-smoking-ban-ahead-of-cannabis-legalization\/\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">East Kootenay town considers public smoking ban ahead of cannabis legalization<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">CBC Manitoba:\u00a0<a class=\"ng-binding\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/canada\/manitoba\/manitoba-homegrown-cannabis-fines-1.4825031\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">&#8216;Cruel and overly punitive&#8217;: Experts say Manitoba&#8217;s fine for growing pot at home misses the mark<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">News1130: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news1130.com\/2018\/07\/09\/im-horrified-reaction-pours-greyhound-service-cancellations\/\">Reaction pours in to Greyhound cancellations<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">The Guardian:\u00a0<a class=\"ng-binding md-default-theme\" href=\"http:\/\/www.theguardian.pe.ca\/news\/consumer-group-pans-pei-pot-plans-says-four-retail-outlets-three-suppliers-not-enough-179588\/\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">Consumer group pans P.E.I. pot plans, says four retail outlets, three suppliers not enough<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">National Post:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/news.nationalpost.com\/news\/canada\/canadian-politics\/explainer-is-it-cultural-appropriation-when-a-white-politician-quotes-beyonce-in-her-campaign-materials\">Is it cultural appropriation when a white politician quotes Beyonc\u00e9 to boost her campaign?<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Kitchener Today: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenertoday.com\/local-news\/group-says-provinces-pot-plan-has-major-flaws-1014914\">Group Says Provinces Pot Plan Has Major Flaws<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">The Lethbridge Herald: <a href=\"https:\/\/lethbridgeherald.com\/news\/lethbridge-news\/2018\/08\/10\/smoking-ban-request-draws-rebuttal\/\">Smoking Ban Request Draws Rebuttal<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">The Georgia Straight:\u00a0<a class=\"ng-binding md-default-theme\" href=\"https:\/\/www.straight.com\/news\/987261\/consumer-group-calls-vancouvers-proposed-regulations-airbnb-nothing-tax-grab\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">Consumer group calls Vancouver&#8217;s proposed regulations for Airbnb &#8220;nothing but a tax grab&#8221;<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">ETurboNews:\u00a0<a class=\"ng-binding\" href=\"https:\/\/app.meltwater.com\/mwTransition\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eturbonews.com%2F229459%2Fcanadas-transport-minister-expanded-egypt-and-uae-air-agreement-a-win-for-consumers&amp;uId=581cc8d1d1a7aceb58603582&amp;cId=5654de1a1fd576c367ab9c7a&amp;dId=5kYwDjC-JVu2vEfSDEP9wKcyoGM&amp;op=open&amp;sentiment=N&amp;isHosted=false&amp;id=widget_1492100274729_0&amp;name=CCC%20Media%20Hits&amp;type=widget&amp;transitionToken=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzUxMiJ9.eyJob3N0bmFtZSI6Ind3dy5ldHVyYm9uZXdzLmNvbSJ9.90ARnAOgtgE_cRNKwgZvf4XEgFspkpsynd9gZN3jZATnnxEyn22qOxAyVIu2HR_PCGWPAb2D-m6A5_BR7DbAhg&amp;dashboardId=5835de1f53cfb9b8c0331b12&amp;dashboardName=Consumer%20Choice%20Center\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">Canada\u2019s Transport Minister: Expanded Egypt and UAE air agreement a win for consumers<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Toronto Sun:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/torontosun.com\/opinion\/columnists\/overcoming-pot-retail-anxiety-5-reasons-for-municipalities-opt-in\">Overcoming pot retail anxiety: 5 reasons for municipalities opt-in<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Ottawa Citizen:\u00a0<a class=\"ng-binding md-default-theme\" href=\"http:\/\/ottawacitizen.com\/news\/provincial\/homegrown-pot-ban-silly-consumer-advocacy-group\/wcm\/42c584e9-5405-4393-b43e-d9704247f394\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">Homegrown pot ban &#8220;silly&#8221;: Consumer advocacy group<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Toronto Sun:\u00a0<a class=\"ng-binding md-default-theme\" href=\"http:\/\/torontosun.com\/news\/provincial\/proposed-pot-packaging-regs-are-ridiculously-hypocritical-consumer-group\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">Proposed pot packaging regs are &#8216;ridiculously hypocritical&#8217;: Consumer group<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Digital Journal:\u00a0<a class=\"ng-binding md-default-theme\" href=\"http:\/\/www.digitaljournal.com\/business\/canada-s-rules-on-pot-packaging-blasted-as-being-too-restrictive\/article\/517994\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">Canada&#8217;s rules on pot packaging blasted as being too restrictive<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Ambulance Today:\u00a0<a class=\"ng-binding md-default-theme\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ambulancetoday.co.uk\/news-item\/new-york-vaping-ban-counterintuitive-tobacco-reduction\/\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">New York Vaping Ban Counterintuitive To Tobacco Reduction<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Prince Albert Now: <a href=\"https:\/\/panow.com\/article\/782038\/restricting-vaping-citys-new-smoking-bylaw-draws-ire-consumer-choice-centre\">Restricting Vaping Draws Ire<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">The Georgia Straight:\u00a0<a class=\"ng-binding md-default-theme\" href=\"https:\/\/www.straight.com\/cannabis\/1047116\/consumer-group-says-packaging-restrictions-cannabis-should-be-same-alcohol\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">Consumer group says packaging restrictions for cannabis should be the same as alcohol<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">SF Gate:\u00a0<a class=\"ng-binding md-default-theme\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.sfgate.com\/smellthetruth\/2018\/03\/15\/weedmaps-clash-with-california-pot-czar-has-advocates-divided\/\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">Weedmaps\u2019 clash with California pot czar has advocates divided<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">MG Retailer:\u00a0<a class=\"ng-binding md-default-theme\" href=\"https:\/\/mgretailer.com\/weedmaps-pushes-back-against-bureau-of-cannabis-control\/\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">Weedmaps Pushes Back Against Bureau of Cannabis Control<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Insauga:\u00a0<a class=\"ng-binding md-default-theme\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insauga.com\/majority-of-ontario-residents-oppose-government-run-cannabis-stores\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">Majority of Ontario Residents Oppose Government Run Cannabis Stores<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Canadian Insider:\u00a0<a class=\"ng-binding md-default-theme\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canadianinsider.com\/majority-of-ontarians-oppose-government-cannabis-stores\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">Majority of Ontarians Oppose Government Cannabis Stores<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Syracuse.com:\u00a0<a class=\"ng-binding md-default-theme\" href=\"http:\/\/www.syracuse.com\/state\/index.ssf\/2017\/11\/e-cigarettes_vaping_ban_indoor.html\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">Statewide ban on e-cigarettes indoors in New York starts today<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">AM800:\u00a0<a class=\"ng-binding md-default-theme\" href=\"http:\/\/www.iheartradio.ca\/am800\/news\/ontarians-back-weed-lounges-private-retail-1.2933978\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">Ontarians Back Weed Lounges, Private Retail<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Canadian Underwriter:\u00a0<a class=\"ng-binding md-default-theme\" href=\"http:\/\/www.canadianunderwriter.ca\/insurance\/62-canadians-oppose-somewhat-oppose-banning-ridesharing-services-poll-1004117841\/\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">62% of Canadians \u201coppose\u201d or \u201csomewhat oppose\u201d banning ridesharing services: poll<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Mobile Syrup:\u00a0<a class=\"ng-binding md-default-theme\" href=\"http:\/\/mobilesyrup.com\/2017\/07\/18\/sixty-percent-canadians-oppose-banning-airbnb-uber\/\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">Three in five Canadians oppose banning Airbnb, Uber, says poll<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Techvibes:\u00a0<a class=\"ng-binding md-default-theme\" href=\"https:\/\/techvibes.com\/2017\/07\/18\/most-canadians-oppose-government-banning-sharing-economy-services-like-uber-airbnb\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">Most Canadians Oppose Government Banning Sharing Economy Services Like Uber, Airbnb<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Z103.5:\u00a0<a class=\"ng-binding md-default-theme\" href=\"http:\/\/z1035.com\/new-survey-says-majority-ontarians-support-idea-buying-alcohol-private-retailers\/\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">New Survey Says The Majority Of Ontarians Support The Idea Of Buying Alcohol From Private Retailers<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">The Georgia Straight:\u00a0<a class=\"ng-binding md-default-theme\" href=\"https:\/\/www.straight.com\/cannabis\/961946\/ontario-reveals-rigid-government-run-framework-provincial-cannabis-distribution\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">Ontario reveals rigid government-run framework for provincial cannabis distribution<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Kelowna Now:\u00a0<a class=\"ng-binding md-default-theme\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kelownanow.com\/watercooler\/news\/news\/Provincial\/Vancouver_Airbnbs_will_require_licences_and_face_regulations\/\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">Vancouver Airbnbs will now require licences and face several regulations<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Times Union:\u00a0<a class=\"ng-binding md-default-theme\" href=\"http:\/\/sports.timesunion.com\/news\/article\/Statewide-ban-on-vaping-indoors-is-now-in-effect-12377006.php\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">Statewide ban on vaping indoors is now in effect<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">High Times: <a href=\"https:\/\/hightimes.com\/news\/legalization\/canadian-legalization-laws-too-strict\/\">Are Canadian legalization laws too strict?<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Acadie Nouvelle:\u00a0<a class=\"ng-binding md-default-theme\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acadienouvelle.com\/actualites\/2018\/04\/19\/un-jugement-sur-la-biere-qui-ne-fait-pas-de-sens-deplore-gerard-comeau\/\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">Un jugement sur la bi\u00e8re qui ne fait pas de sens, d\u00e9plore G\u00e9rard Comeau<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Bayshore Broadcasting: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bayshorebroadcasting.ca\/news_item.php?NewsID=103585\">Consumer Group Takes Issue With Smoking Ban<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">High Times:\u00a0<a class=\"ng-binding md-default-theme\" href=\"https:\/\/hightimes.com\/news\/canadian-law-prohibit-celebrities-endorsing-cannabis\/\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">Canadian Law Will Prohibit Celebrities From Endorsing Cannabis<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">High Times:\u00a0<a class=\"ng-binding md-default-theme\" href=\"https:\/\/hightimes.com\/news\/canadian-advocacy-group-criticizes-marijuana-packaging-restrictions\/\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">Canadian Advocacy Group Criticizes Marijuana Packaging Restrictions<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Food Navigator: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodnavigator.com\/Article\/2018\/05\/15\/WHO-calls-for-removal-of-industrial-trans-fats-from-food-supply#\">WHO calls for ban on industrial trans fats by 2023.<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Rare.com: <a href=\"http:\/\/rare.us\/rare-politics\/issues\/immigration\/he-was-banned-from-sudan-for-speaking-out-against-islamic-extremism-and-now-hes-banned-from-america-too\/\">He was banned from Sudan for speaking out against Islamic extremism, and now he&#8217;s banned from America too<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Metro:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.metronews.ca\/news\/vancouver\/2016\/10\/24\/health-groups-applaud-feds-food-marketing-to-children-ban.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Health groups \u2018applaud\u2019 as feds join junk feud to ban kids\u2019 food marketing<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Metro:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.metronews.ca\/news\/toronto\/2016\/08\/11\/students-open-mock-store-to-protest-food-regulations.html\">Students stage mock store to protest proposed junk-food regulation<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">CP:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.thecanadianpress.com\/english\/online\/OnlineFullStory.aspx?filename=DOR-MNN-CP.ddca42c9a8e144f4b6e3bbc6ead5a4e3.CPKEY2008111303&amp;newsitemid=38376752&amp;languageid=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Student group takes over a corner store to protest nutrition taxes and warnings<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Torontu Sun:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.torontosun.com\/2016\/10\/24\/the-governments-unhappy-meal-eat-well-and-expect-to-be-unemployed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The government\u2019s unhappy meal: Eat well, and expect to be unemployed<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Global:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/globalnews.ca\/news\/2876834\/libertarian-student-group-takes-over-toronto-corner-store-to-protest-nutrition-taxes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Libertarian student group takes over Toronto corner store to protest nutrition taxes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/service_table][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;15744&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; qode_hover_animation=&#8221;darken&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Bmfed2iTZWc&amp;t=&#8221;][vc_separator type=&#8221;normal&#8221; color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;]<\/p>\n\n\n<p>[service_table title=&#8221;Written by David&#8221; title_tag=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_background_type=&#8221;background_color_type&#8221; icon=&#8221;fa-pencil-square-o&#8221; icon_size=&#8221;fa-3x&#8221; title_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; title_background_color=&#8221;#898989&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Globe And Mail: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theglobeandmail.com\/business\/commentary\/article-minor-changes-could-have-a-major-positive-impact-on-ontarios-cannabis\/\">Minor Changes Could Have A Major Positive Impact On Ontario&#8217;s Cannabis Plan<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Financial Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/financialpost.com\/opinion\/david-clement-will-no-mp-stand-up-to-supply-management\">Will No MP Stand Up Against Supply Management<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The Honolulu Star-Advertiser: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.staradvertiser.com\/2021\/02\/09\/editorial\/island-voices\/column-soda-tax-wont-curb-isle-obesity-may-hurt-low-income-people\/\">Soda tax won\u2019t curb isle obesity, may hurt low-income people<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Miami Herald: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/opinion\/op-ed\/article248773880.html\">Banning single-use plastics won\u2019t solve Florida\u2019s pollution problem. Chemical recycling will<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The Financial Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/financialpost.com\/opinion\/opinion-ridefair-shows-nothing-is-new-under-the-rent-seeking-sun\">Ridefair shows nothing is new under the rent-seeking sun<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The Financial Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/financialpost.com\/opinion\/david-clement-how-west-virginia-one-of-americas-poorest-and-most-rural-states-became-a-leader-in-rolling-out-the-covid-19-vaccine\">How West Virginia, one of America\u2019s poorest and most rural states, became a leader in rolling out the COVID-19 vaccine<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The Financial Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/financialpost.com\/opinion\/opinion-carbon-tariffs-are-policy-mischief\">Carbon Tariffs Are Policy Mischief&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The National Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/nationalpost.com\/opinion\/david-clement-avoid-a-beef-shortage-by-removing-unnecessary-red-tape\">Avoid a beef shortage by removing unnecessary red tape<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.post-gazette.com\/opinion\/2020\/09\/16\/David-Clement-and-Yael-Ossowski-Pa-can-and-should-legalize-cannabis-but-do-it-right\/stories\/202009160044\">Pa. can and should legalize cannabis, but do it right<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The Financial Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/financialpost.com\/opinion\/david-clement-happy-festivus-for-the-rest-of-us?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=NP%20Platformed%20newsletter%20%202020-12-23&amp;utm_term=NP_Comments\">Happy Festivus, For The Rest Of Us<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The National Post:&nbsp;<a class=\"ng-binding\" href=\"https:\/\/app.meltwater.com\/mwTransition\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnationalpost.com%2Fopinion%2Fdont-blame-doug-ford-for-the-costs-of-breaking-unfair-beer-retailing-contracts%2Fwcm%2F54165770-3bf2-4033-a765-25a5923ff26b&amp;uId=581cc8d1d1a7aceb58603582&amp;cId=5654de1a1fd576c367ab9c7a&amp;dId=SwxwjIZNh067NWqlNkF6nOfMxus&amp;op=open&amp;sentiment=V&amp;isHosted=false&amp;id=1905013&amp;name=SFL%20Global%20Media&amp;type=search&amp;transitionToken=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzUxMiJ9.eyJob3N0bmFtZSI6Im5hdGlvbmFscG9zdC5jb20ifQ.MVAJfkqJLvMWSKrOvIWsXdMSTnFmy-drvPbu-Fsry6lUZp8QtzBAuNSSMjCJK9Na_3WqdEerEM4xQtQhHS4LRg&amp;dashboardId=5800e8844e5a197ebe5e8812&amp;dashboardName=SFL%20Media%20Hits\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">Don\u2019t blame Doug Ford for the costs of breaking unfair beer retailing contracts<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The National Post: <a class=\"ng-binding\" href=\"https:\/\/nationalpost.com\/opinion\/david-clement-first-a-free-lunch-then-a-freed-up-lunch\/wcm\/d74f9bbb-7f43-440e-bc61-9ba0bdd9140d\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">David Clement: For Canada&#8217;s restaurant industry, first a free lunch, then a freed-up lunch<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: <a class=\"ng-binding\" href=\"https:\/\/app.meltwater.com\/mwTransition\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.post-gazette.com%2Fopinion%2F2020%2F09%2F16%2FDavid-Clement-and-Yael-Ossowski-Pa-can-and-should-legalize-cannabis-but-do-it-right%2Fstories%2F202009160044&amp;uId=581cc8d1d1a7aceb58603582&amp;cId=5654de1a1fd576c367ab9c7a&amp;dId=FEXNCs4toXH-uS4uza827JxfNnQ&amp;op=open&amp;sentiment=N&amp;isHosted=false&amp;id=1905013&amp;name=SFL%20Global%20Media&amp;type=search&amp;transitionToken=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzUxMiJ9.eyJob3N0bmFtZSI6Ind3dy5wb3N0LWdhemV0dGUuY29tIn0.vuHO6eBx2V_TKZOv5ZceI04Tq3baWNSQYOMc7_6rieX5LTBRJpZq6ttmddaHtx8536N4yIrxqKqtwR2BHeRV-A&amp;dashboardId=5800e8844e5a197ebe5e8812&amp;dashboardName=SFL%20Media%20Hits\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">David Clement and Yael Ossowski: Pa. can and should legalize cannabis, but do it right<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The Financial Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/business.financialpost.com\/opinion\/david-clement-open-canadas-air-travel-market\">Open Canada&#8217;s Airline Market<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The National Post:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nationalpost.com\/opinion\/the-liberals-are-blowing-smoke-with-claim-they-wiped-out-half-of-illegal-cannabis-market\">The Liberals are blowing smoke with claim they &#8216;wiped out&#8217; half of illegal cannabis market<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The Globe and Mail: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theglobeandmail.com\/business\/commentary\/article-ontario-cannabis-lottery-was-a-disaster-it-should-be-the-last\/\">Ontario&#8217;s Cannabis Lottery was a disaster, it should be the last.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The Globe And Mail: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theglobeandmail.com\/robcannabispro\/article-quick-and-smart-fixes-for-canadas-cannabis-mess\/\">Quick and smart fixes for Canada&#8217;s cannabis mess<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The Toronto Star: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestar.com\/opinion\/contributors\/2018\/01\/16\/its-time-to-legalize-paid-plasma-donations-in-ontario.html\">Its Time To Legalize Paid Plasma Donations In Ontario<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The Western Standard: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernstandardonline.com\/2020\/07\/clement-ndp-birtherism-borders-on-bigotry\/\">NDP Birtherism Borders on Bigotry<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The Daily Maverick: <a class=\"article-detail-link\" href=\"http:\/\/app2.cision.com\/redir?s=1084414474526\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Prohibition and paternalism are always wrong, especially in a pandemic<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The Financial Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/financialpost.com\/opinion\/canada-doesnt-need-a-wealth-tax\/wcm\/758dc99c-9a24-4000-b15c-f74056fa2b06\/\">Canada Doesn&#8217;t Need A Wealth Tax<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The Western Standard: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernstandardonline.com\/2020\/06\/clement-canada-must-step-up-as-hong-kong-faces-communist-takeover\/\">Canada must step up as Hong Kong faces Communist takeover<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Financial Post:&nbsp;<a class=\"ng-binding\" href=\"https:\/\/app.meltwater.com\/mwTransition\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbusiness.financialpost.com%2Fopinion%2Flevel-the-cannabis-ingesting-field-by-legalizing-consumption-in-commercial-spaces&amp;uId=581cc8d1d1a7aceb58603582&amp;cId=5654de1a1fd576c367ab9c7a&amp;dId=6-BbXo4yJbWe2uQi-U-Yb1eMHRo&amp;op=open&amp;sentiment=N&amp;isHosted=false&amp;id=widget_1483818498201_1&amp;name=CCC%20Hits&amp;type=widget&amp;transitionToken=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzUxMiJ9.eyJob3N0bmFtZSI6ImJ1c2luZXNzLmZpbmFuY2lhbHBvc3QuY29tIn0.ctWUY0nRpbVdHzSWrhvQ7atg81MmKql4Mf7-grYtPbcitzghj47P3LUr5BMheZv96PSa60hwktUstVw3z_LEFw&amp;dashboardId=5800e8844e5a197ebe5e8812&amp;dashboardName=SFL%20Media%20Hits\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">Level the cannabis ingesting field by legalizing consumption in commercial spaces<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The Chronicle Herald:&nbsp;<a class=\"ng-binding\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechronicleherald.ca\/opinion\/national-perspectives\/david-clement-therapeutic-cbd-oil-doesnt-belong-under-restrictive-cannabis-act-375541\/\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">Therapeutic CBD oil doesn&#8217;t belong under restrictive Cannabis Act<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The Washington Examiner: <a class=\"ng-binding\" href=\"https:\/\/app.meltwater.com\/mwTransition\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fopinion%2Fop-eds%2Foutdated-regulations-are-hampering-a-coronavirus-cure&amp;uId=581cc8d1d1a7aceb58603582&amp;cId=5654de1a1fd576c367ab9c7a&amp;dId=D2VtjimPRT8zv2WD0EKwjzdddxY&amp;op=open&amp;sentiment=V&amp;isHosted=false&amp;id=1905013&amp;name=SFL%20Global%20Media&amp;type=search&amp;transitionToken=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzUxMiJ9.eyJob3N0bmFtZSI6Ind3dy53YXNoaW5ndG9uZXhhbWluZXIuY29tIn0.mHZ9fq6XQsJNw_l6mUkZuiMd3WLBOEN7c1G48DVL7tntQcFnmYuklre6Ur_wQ6Jb0UCVs7f7gP-FfPrNYZWEnQ&amp;dashboardId=5800e8844e5a197ebe5e8812&amp;dashboardName=SFL%20Media%20Hits\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">Outdated regulations are hampering a coronavirus cure<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The National Post:&nbsp;<a class=\"ng-binding\" href=\"https:\/\/app.meltwater.com\/mwTransition\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnationalpost.com%2Fopinion%2Ftrudeaus-plastic-ban-wont-help-the-environment-it-could-actually-harm-it-instead%2Fwcm%2Ffee5bdf4-4f68-49ef-86b9-7779cc7ba77a&amp;uId=581cc8d1d1a7aceb58603582&amp;cId=5654de1a1fd576c367ab9c7a&amp;dId=aqFpTuFOYK6ysrmXOn7tF-qIugk&amp;op=open&amp;sentiment=V&amp;isHosted=true&amp;id=1905013&amp;name=SFL%20Global%20Media&amp;type=search&amp;transitionToken=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzUxMiJ9.eyJob3N0bmFtZSI6Im5hdGlvbmFscG9zdC5jb20ifQ.MVAJfkqJLvMWSKrOvIWsXdMSTnFmy-drvPbu-Fsry6lUZp8QtzBAuNSSMjCJK9Na_3WqdEerEM4xQtQhHS4LRg&amp;dashboardId=5800e8844e5a197ebe5e8812&amp;dashboardName=SFL%20Media%20Hits\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">Trudeau\u2019s &#8216;plastic ban&#8217; won\u2019t help the environment. It could actually harm it instead<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The Dominion Post:&nbsp;<a class=\"ng-binding\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stuff.co.nz\/national\/politics\/opinion\/118293574\/what-nz-can-learn-from-canadas-cannabis-experiment\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">What NZ can learn from Canada&#8217;s cannabis experiment<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The Globe And Mail:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theglobeandmail.com\/business\/commentary\/article-liberals-want-to-build-their-campaign-around-pharmacare-but-ignore\/\">Liberals want to build their campaign around pharmacare, but ignore where drugs would end up<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The National Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/business.financialpost.com\/opinion\/for-more-housing-and-less-real-estate-havoc-rezone-and-dezone\">For more housing and less real-estate havoc: Rezone and dezone<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The GrowthOp: <a class=\"ng-binding\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegrowthop.com\/cannabis-news\/allowing-cannabis-delivery-is-a-start-but-too-much-weed-is-still-being-sold-on-the-illicit-market-opinion\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">Allowing cannabis delivery is a good start. But too much weed is still being sold on the illicit market<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The National Post:&nbsp;<a class=\"ng-binding\" href=\"https:\/\/nationalpost.com\/opinion\/the-liberals-are-blowing-smoke-with-claim-they-wiped-out-half-of-illegal-cannabis-market\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">The Liberals are blowing smoke with claim they &#8216;wiped out&#8217; half of illegal cannabis market<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The Journal Star:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pjstar.com\/news\/20191023\/david-clement-tort-reform-should-be-part-of-criminal-justice-reform\">Tort reform should be part of criminal justice reform<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The Globe And Mail: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theglobeandmail.com\/business\/commentary\/article-consumers-are-paying-for-governments-failure-to-understand-cannabis\/\">Consumers Are Paying For Government&#8217;s Failure To Understand Cannabis<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The Globe And Mail: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theglobeandmail.com\/business\/commentary\/article-health-canada-shows-again-that-it-cant-properly-regulate-cannabis\/\">Health Canada Shows, Again, That It Can&#8217;t Properly Regulate Cannabis<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The National Post:<a href=\"https:\/\/nationalpost.com\/opinion\/a-soda-tax-is-a-bad-idea-and-we-can-prove-it\">&nbsp;A soda tax is a bad idea, and we can prove it<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The Hamilton Spectator: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespec.com\/opinion-story\/9102325-how-doug-ford-can-modernize-ontario-s-alcohol-market\/?utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_medium=socialmedia&amp;utm_campaign=430pm&amp;utm_content=howdougfordcanmodernizeontariosalcoholmarket&amp;utm_campaign_id=opinion\">How Doug Ford Can Modernize Ontario&#8217;s Alcohol Market<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The Globe And Mail:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theglobeandmail.com\/business\/commentary\/article-are-excise-taxes-killing-canadas-cannabis-market\/?fbclid=IwAR2IODb6jyByH0ojD9bGDNLVgj5kMQqETvJOiQ_3eyyZrmg1eatwrxqqWco\">Are excise taxes killing Canada\u2019s cannabis market?<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The Financial Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/financialpost.com\/opinion\/david-clement-the-pope-should-back-off-on-anti-capitalism\">The Pope should back off on anti-capitalism<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The Western Standard: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernstandardonline.com\/2020\/05\/clement-federal-attack-on-patents-will-hurt-innovation\/\">Federal attack on patents will hurt innovation<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The Financial Post:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/business.financialpost.com\/opinion\/ottawas-latest-rules-risk-ruining-cannabis-infused-beverages-before-theyre-even-legal\">Ottawa\u2019s latest rules risk ruining cannabis-infused beverages before they\u2019re even legal<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The National Post:&nbsp;<a class=\"ng-binding\" href=\"https:\/\/business.financialpost.com\/opinion\/ontario-delivers-yet-another-cannabis-decision-that-hurts-retailers-and-helps-illegal-dealers\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">Ontario delivers yet another cannabis decision that hurts retailers and helps illegal dealers<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The Toronto Star: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestar.com\/opinion\/contributors\/2018\/08\/21\/banning-cannabis-at-local-level-is-bad-policy.html\">Banning Cannabis At Local Level Is Bad Public Policy<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The Telegraph-Journal: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telegraphjournal.com\/telegraph-journal\/story\/100637215\/nb-nutrion-policy-goes-too-far\">New Brunswick&#8217;s Nutrition Policy Goes Too far<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The Globe and Mail: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theglobeandmail.com\/robcannabispro\/article-ottawa-is-baking-a-bitter-taste-into-its-rules-around-edibles\/?platform=hootsuite\">Ottawa Is Baking A Bitter Taste Into Its Rules On Edible Cannabis<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The Hamilton Spectator:&nbsp;<a class=\"ng-binding\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thespec.com\/opinion-story\/8942846-canadians-getting-soaked-by-hidden-booze-taxes\/\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">Canadians getting soaked by hidden booze taxes<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The Hamilton Spectator:&nbsp;<a class=\"ng-binding md-default-theme\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thespec.com\/opinion-story\/7665013-a-pop-tax-won-t-help-the-poor-or-canada-s-health\/\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">A pop tax won\u2019t help the poor or Canada\u2019s health<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Voice Of San Diego: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.voiceofsandiego.org\/topics\/opinion\/local-cannabis-regulations-are-creating-pockets-of-prohibition\/\">Local Cannabis Regulations Are Creating Pockets Of Prohibition<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Northwest Indiana Times: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nwitimes.com\/opinion\/columnists\/guest-commentary\/guest-commentary-war-on-plastic-makes-the-virus-worse\/article_d3ce2026-7368-5956-9f5e-54e3d118d5b1.html\">War On Plastic Makes The Virus Worse<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Leafly: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/politics\/cost-recovery-canada\">Who Pays? Regulating Cannabis In Canada Estimated To Cost $546 Million<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Leafly: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/politics\/advertising-cannabis-canada-too-strict\">Advertising Rules For Cannabis In Canada Are Too Strict<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The Hamilton Spectator: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespec.com\/opinion-story\/8669428-when-it-comes-to-canadian-dairy-trump-is-right\/\">When It Comes To Canadian Dairy, Trump Is Right<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The Hamilton Spectator: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespec.com\/opinion-story\/8920390-indigenous-autonomy-a-good-start-to-improved-life-outcomes\/\">Indigenous Autonomy A Good Start To Improved Life Outcomes<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Hamilton Spectator: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespec.com\/opinion-story\/7936068-should-the-government-spend-money-to-lobby-itself-\/\">Should The Government Spend Money To Lobby Itself<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Hamilton Spectator: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespec.com\/opinion-story\/7544688-easy-on-the-taxes-re-marijuana-says-consumer-advocate\/\">Easy On Taxes re Marijuana, Says Consumer Advocate<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Hamilton Spectator: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespec.com\/opinion-story\/7503950-millennials-lead-the-way-demanding-consumer-choice\/\">Millennials Lead The Way Demanding Consumer Choice&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Hamilton Spectator:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.thespec.com\/opinion-story\/7041881-vaping-regulations-undermine-anti-tobacco-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vaping Regulations Undermine Anti-Tobacco Work<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The Conservative: <a href=\"http:\/\/theconservative.online\/article\/supply_management_and_the_dairy_farmers_of_canada\">Supply Management and the Dairy Farmers of Canada<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/service_table]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[\/vc_column_inner]<\/p>\n\n\n<p>[vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;15681&#8243; 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says consumer advocate<\/a><\/li>\n<li>CBC Radio Manitoba: <a href=\"https:\/\/omny.fm\/shows\/ccc\/david-clement-on-cbc-news\">Manitoba&#8217;s cannabis fines are cruel and punitive<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Global News National: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9akKgNxjDhg&amp;t=3s\">Canada needs inter provincial free trade&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<li>CBC PEI: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=M3-xU1Xl-q4&amp;t=\">PEI&#8217;s New Cannabis Regulations<\/a><\/li>\n<li>CBC Saskatchewan: <a href=\"https:\/\/omny.fm\/shows\/ccc\/david-clement-on-cbc-saskatchewans-cannabis-policy\">Saskatchewan&#8217;s cannabis policy<\/a><\/li>\n<li>RTL Today:&nbsp;<a class=\"ng-binding\" href=\"https:\/\/today.rtl.lu\/news\/luxembourg\/a\/1339181.html\" data-tracking-event=\"documentOperation\/open\">Lobby organisation hopes to promote &#8220;intelligent legalisation&#8221; in Luxembourg<\/a><\/li>\n<li>CTV News Atlantic: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ConsumerChoiceCenter\/videos\/306526006786168\/?permPage=1\">Should Nova Scotia Have Private Cannabis Sales<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Global News Radio (Calgary): <a href=\"https:\/\/omny.fm\/shows\/afternoons-with-rob-breakenridge\/new-rules\">New Airbnb Rules In Calgary<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Global News Lethbridge: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=aEdWd3Nr7QY\">CCC Warns Against Outdoor Vaping Ban<\/a><\/li>\n<li>980CKNW: <a href=\"https:\/\/omny.fm\/shows\/the-simi-sara-show\/legalizing-ridesharing-could-reduce-drunk-driving\">Legalizing ridesharing would decrease drunk driving<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Roundhouse Radio: <a href=\"https:\/\/omny.fm\/shows\/ccc\/canadian-beer-tax-by-stealth\">Canada&#8217;s beer tax by stealth?<\/a><\/li>\n<li>CKNW Vancouver: <a href=\"https:\/\/omny.fm\/shows\/the-jon-mccomb-show\/ride-sharing-legislation-will-be-introduced\">Ridesharing in BC<\/a><\/li>\n<li>CTV Lethbridge: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=l9b30YmarL4\">CCC Warns Against Outdoor Vaping Ban<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Business News Network: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Bmfed2iTZWc&amp;t=5s\">Toronto&#8217;s Airbnb Regulations<\/a><\/li>\n<li>770CHQR: <a href=\"https:\/\/omny.fm\/shows\/afternoons-with-rob-breakenridge\/dont-treat-vaping-like-smoking\">Don&#8217;t treat vaping like smoking<\/a><\/li>\n<li>AM1310: <a href=\"https:\/\/omny.fm\/shows\/ccc\/rethinking-canadas-cannabis-packaging-restrictions\">Rethinking Canada&#8217;s cannabis restrictions<\/a><\/li>\n<li>AM980: <a href=\"https:\/\/omny.fm\/shows\/ccc\/oh-cannabis-ontarios-cannabis-monopoly-to-stand\">Ontario&#8217;s cannabis monopoly<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Business in Vancouver: <a href=\"https:\/\/omny.fm\/shows\/ccc\/ottawas-beer-tax-will-hit-canadas-poor\">Beer taxes hurt the poor<\/a><\/li>\n<li>AM570: <a href=\"https:\/\/omny.fm\/shows\/ccc\/david-clement-cannabis-packaging-very-silly\">Cannabis packaging rules are &#8220;very silly&#8221;<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Global News Radio 640: <a href=\"https:\/\/omny.fm\/shows\/ccc\/advocacy-group-says-proposed-pot-packaging-will-en\">Cannabis packaging rules will embolden black market<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Roundhouse Radio: <a href=\"https:\/\/omny.fm\/shows\/ccc\/david-clement-cannabis-packaging-incredibly-silly\">Cannabis packaging rules are very silly<\/a><\/li>\n<li>CJOB 680 AM:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cjob.com\/2016\/10\/25\/currier-protesting-the-nanny-state\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Protesting \u201cThe Nanny State\u201d<\/a><\/li>\n<li>24 Hours Toronto:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.toronto24hours.ca\/2016\/08\/10\/nanny-state-alert-pop-tax-falls-flat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NANNY STATE ALERT: Pop tax falls flat<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Roundhouse Radio: <a href=\"https:\/\/omny.fm\/shows\/ccc\/uber-coming-to-vancouver-david-clement-on-roundhou\">Uber in Vancouver<\/a><\/li>\n<li>AM95.7: <a href=\"https:\/\/omny.fm\/shows\/ccc\/nova-scotias-cannabis-regulations-will-grow-the-bl\">Nova Scotia&#8217;s cannabis regulations<\/a><\/li>\n<li>AM980: <a href=\"https:\/\/omny.fm\/shows\/ccc\/debate-should-canada-dismantle-supply-management\">Supply management debate<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Cannabis Legalization: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/player\/play\/920952387527\">CBC&#8217;s &#8220;On The Money&#8221;<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Global News Radio 770: <a href=\"https:\/\/omny.fm\/shows\/ccc\/david-clement-lets-stop-dairy-protectionist-nonsen\">Lets stop dairy protectionist nonsense<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Roundhouse Radio Vancouver: <a href=\"https:\/\/omny.fm\/shows\/ccc\/canada-needs-paid-plasma-donations-1\">Canada needs paid plasma donations<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Global News Radio 980: <a href=\"https:\/\/omny.fm\/shows\/ccc\/canada-needs-paid-plasma-donations\">Canada needs paid plasma donations<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/service_table][\/vc_column_inner]<\/p>\n\n\n<h2>Past and Present Projects<\/h2>\n<p>[portfolio_list type=&#8221;hover_text_no_space&#8221; 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