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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Aug 24, 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
Lean Right
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
Lean Right
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.