John Robson

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John Robson: We’re Living Beyond Our Means, and That Spells Trouble if the Economy Tanks

Both the federal government and Canadian citizens have been indulging in spending and borrowing for decades while ignoring warning signs,…

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John Robson: When Canada Is Demonized From Within, Everyday People Pay the Price

A perimeter fence around a labour camp in Xinjiang, China, on Sept. 4, 2018. Thomas Peter/ReutersCommentaryCanada stinks. Concentration camp/genocide stinks.…

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John Robson: The Futility of Warning Labels and the Encroaching Nanny State

To ensure we reach the high standards of reliability and neutrality that you expect from us, we are engaging with…

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John Robson: Keynes Gave Politicians Permission to Spend—and They’ve Never Stopped

Interim Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques prepares to appear before the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates, on Parliament…

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John Robson: The Flawed Logic of Recognizing a Palestinian State That Doesn’t Exist

Relatives and supporters of Israeli hostages held by Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip release 700 yellow balloons to mark…

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John Robson: How Can Austerity Be Achieved When Lavish Spending Prevails?

Dental instruments are shown in Oakville, Ont., in a file photo. The federal government recently expanded the dental care program.…

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John Robson: Institutions Must Trust Citizens

British Prime Minister William Pitt the Elder, 1st Earl of Chatham, circa 1750. MPI/Getty Images9/2/2025|Updated: 9/2/2025CommentaryIf you’re startled half-awake at…

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John Robson: How ‘Rule of the Expert’ Is Displacing Genuine Self-Government in Canada

A swimming pool in Vancouver in a file photo. The Canadian Press/Darryl Dyck8/25/2025|Updated: 8/25/2025CommentaryFrom sea to shining C-minus, the authorities…

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John Robson: Cancellations of Christian Musician’s Concerts Part of a Troubling Trend

Christian musician Sean Feucht of California sings during a rally at the National Mall in Washington on Oct. 25, 2020.…

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John Robson: The Case Against Photo Radar

Cars drive by a photo radar in Quebec City in a file photo. The Canadian Press/Jacques Boissinot7/27/2025|Updated: 7/27/2025CommentaryIt’s been 25…

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John Robson: Barriers to Trade Make Everyone Poorer

A car hauler gases up before heading to the Ambassador Bridge to cross into the United States, in Windsor, Ont.,…

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