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About this Tyee Builder: Linda McQuaig has written for the Globe and Mail, The National Post, and many other publications. She has broken major stories and won national awards for her journalism.
Despite her exceptional reporting, Linda might be best known for her work as an author. She has written several books that focus on social issues in Canada, including War, Big Oil and the Fight for the Planet, Holding the Bully's Coat, and It's the Crude, Dude. Her most recent release, The Trouble With Billionaires, is on its way to joining her other books as national bestsellers. You can find out more about Linda and her work on her website.
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