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Julian Somers
Last published Dec. 2025 · On our record since 2023
Where this writer stands
Public safety1 piece
Prevention and restraintEnforcement and sentencing
“We must resist further enabling the perpetuation of destructive and idiosyncratic drug policies, and instead affirm that citizens deserve governments that prioritize prevention, treatment and accountability.” Read the piece
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Recent work
- Julian Somers: The Charter should protect the public, not just drug usersOpinion · National Post · Dec 8, 2025
- Julian Somers: Victoria's Pandora Avenue is a hive of misery. But as its name suggests, there’s hopeOpinion · National Post · Jun 8, 2025
- Opinion: Involuntary interventions in B.C. are often expensive punctuation marks in a brutal revolving doorOpinion · Vancouver Sun · Sep 18, 2024
- Julian Somers: Our study found ‘safe supply’ isn’t safe. We were smeared for our workOpinion · National Post · Jul 5, 2023