Raymond J. de Souza

Canada media

Raymond J. de Souza is a Canadian Catholic priest, journalist, and author, known as a columnist for the National Post and editor of Convivium magazine.

Standing...

Stories...

Lean Right
His National Post column argues Canada's populist rise was 30 years ahead of Trump's and was a responsible populism, unlike today's version.
Conservatives see his piece as a reminder that Canada has a rich populist tradition that need not be feared or conflated with American-style MAGA.
Lean Right
Wrote a column on the new world of David and Goliath warfare, noting aerial projectiles are superior to sheer might.
Conservatives find de Souza's analysis relevant to Canada's defence needs, reinforcing the case for investing in drone technology and modern military capabilities.
Lean Right
de Souza wrote about the Habsburg jewels hidden in Quebec, a non-political story that nonetheless highlights Canada's royalist and European heritage.
For Conservatives, this story underscores a shared history that Liberals often downplay in favour of multicultural fragmentation.
Lean Right
De Souza wrote an analysis piece arguing that Trump's America is losing its grip, using the metaphor of a bald eagle attacking a Canada goose to illustrate U.S. failures.
Conservatives appreciate de Souza's framing that U.S. strategy under Trump is flawed, but they are wary of using this to excuse Canadian weakness, preferring a strong independent stance.
Lean Right
Writes a tribute to Dolly Parton's philanthropy, contrasting her heart with political pettiness.
Praised for highlighting private charity over state solutions, a conservative counterpoint to government spending.
Lean Right
Columnist covering the West Bank settler violence issue, noting Israeli leaders condemn it but the Netanyahu government won't act.
For conservatives, this highlights foreign policy concerns but is secondary to the core trade crisis dominating their attention.
Lean Right
De Souza's column uses Churchill's legacy to remind Canada and its allies of the enduring danger from Russia.
Conservatives rely on his analysis to push for higher military spending and a firmer stance against Moscow in Canadian foreign policy.
Lean Right
Analyzes the limits of U.S. and Israeli military force against weaker adversaries like Iran.
His analysis validates conservative concerns that military power alone cannot resolve the current multidimensional conflict.
Lean Right
De Souza wrote a tribute to the late Senator Lindsey Graham, highlighting his fight for Ukraine and his pragmatic relationship with Trump.
Praised for honoring a conservative pragmatist who leveraged Trump to secure Ukraine aid, showing the value of strategic alliances.
Lean Right
He critiqued the America 250 celebratory spectacle, arguing that bigger events do not necessarily mean more uplifting occasions.
Conservatives agree with his skepticism of grandiose government programs and his preference for modest, meaningful celebrations.

Sources