David Clement

Today I was a guest on The Mike Farwell Show on AM570 to discuss cannabis packaging and Heath Canada's recent proposal to plain package legal cannabis products. You can listen here: https://omny.fm//david-clement-cannabis-packaging-very-sil

My latest article was published in the Toronto Star "In order to meet supply, Canada ends up importing close to 70 per cent of the plasma from the United States, where they have paid plasma donor plans. Thus, Canadian officials end up acquiring plasma from paid donors abroad while prohibiting it here at home. Why should we favour American plasma imports? The fact that organizations such as Bloodwatch and their public sector union partners protest domestic paid plasma programs... while remaining silent on the import of American plasma from paid donors tells you all you need to know." https://www.thestar.com//its-time-to-legalize-paid-plasma-

Yesterday I was part of a debate on BNN where I argued against Toronto's new Airbnb regulations. You can watch the interview here: https://www.bnn.ca//the-two-sides-to-toronto-s-new-short-t

My thoughts on Vancouver's Airbnb tax and pending regulations were featured in The Straight https://www.straight.com//consumer-group-calls-vancouvers-

My latest in The Hamilton Spectator on Jamie Oliver's proposed soft drink tax

The poll demonstrates that legislators should be wary when proposing legislation that would seek to over-regulate, or ban, these services, said David Clement, North American affairs manager, Consumer Choice Center. When it comes to temporary accommodation, legislators should embrace home-sharing and avoid heavy-handed regulation and bans.