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John Lott

Publishing · On our record since 2009

Where this writer stands

Public safety1 piece

Prevention and restraintEnforcement and sentencing

“To cut crime, we must make criminal activity riskier by increasing arrest and conviction rates, imposing longer prison sentences, and allowing victims to defend themselves.” Read the piece

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Recent work

OPINION: Canada's crime problem worse than people realizeOpinion · Toronto Sun · Jun 21, 2026
Halladay wins eighth as Jays dominateOpinion · Calgary Herald · May 15, 2009
Jays Frasor changes up career pathOpinion · Calgary Herald · May 4, 2009