Geoff Russ
Geoff Russ is a Canadian journalist and policy analyst, known for writing on politics and public policy as a National Post columnist and fellow
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Sep 23, 2026
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National Post columnist Geoff Russ argued Canada must reforge its relationship with Britain, calling the U.S. relationship fickle.
Conservatives appreciate Russ's advocacy for strengthening ties with traditional allies like the UK as a counterbalance to U.S. unreliability.
Sep 6, 2026
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Russ wrote that Conservatives have ceded love of Canada to Liberal vanity, arguing the right must offer a true alternative vision of the country.
This piece is a direct challenge to Conservative leaders to reclaim patriotic messaging that voters on the right feel has been stolen by Carney's performative nationalism.
Aug 31, 2026
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Russ warns that relying on a friendly U.S. president is a poor strategy for Canada.
Conservatives support this realist view, urging Canada to secure trade deals independent of American political whims.
Aug 25, 2026
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National Post columnist Russ wrote about Canadian identity, arguing colonists became distinct peoples like Acadians, Canadiens, Maritimers, and British Columbians long ago.
Conservatives use this piece to push back against Liberal focus on multicultural fragmentation, emphasizing a unified Canadian identity rooted in history.
Jul 19, 2026
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Russ argued that Scottish soccer fans' colonial oppression claims are historically inaccurate.
Russ's column resonates with conservatives who reject victimhood narratives and defend British unity.
Jul 17, 2026
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Wrote that bribing automakers to stay in Ontario is not a sign of economic strength but a myth.
Conservatives share his skepticism of government subsidies and prefer free-market industrial policy.
Jul 11, 2026
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Russ wrote an op-ed arguing that Canadian voters are aging out of mainstream conservatism because the Liberals have made them dependent on the state.
Conservatives worry that decades of Liberal welfare-state policies have created a voter base that supports big government, making it harder for conservatives to win.