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Kevin Martin
Publishing · On our record since 2022
Where this writer stands
Public safety13 pieces
Prevention and restraintEnforcement and sentencing
“Here, clearly, the sentencing judge failed miserably in determining a fit punishment for what can only be described as an extremely heinous crime.” Read the piece
Fiscal policy1 piece
Higher taxes and public spendingLower taxes and tighter spending
“Effectively, the government of Premier Danielle Smith has been able to pick on some of the weakest members of society to save a few bucks, while, as Dickinson noted, it is ready to spend up to $100 million on a fall referendum” Read the piece
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Recent work
- Martin: Punishment fits crime in conman's caseOpinion · Calgary Herald · Aug 13, 2026
- Martin: Applaud judge for rejecting plea bargain in Calgary grandparent fraud schemeOpinion · Calgary Herald · Jul 3, 2026
- Martin: Tragic story brings attention to harmful government policyOpinion · Calgary Herald · Jun 19, 2026
- Martin: Recent case boosts accountability in illegal sale of firearmsOpinion · Calgary Herald · Jun 4, 2026
- MARTIN: Court of Appeal rights a wrong in imposing tougher sentence after heinous attackOpinion · Calgary Herald · May 8, 2026
- Martin: Local case an example of scams targeting the elderlyOpinion · Calgary Herald · Apr 23, 2026
- Martin: Judge considers future of man who preyed on vulnerable womenOpinion · Calgary Herald · Apr 10, 2026
- Martin: Unrepentant drunk driver will have earned significant punishmentOpinion · Calgary Herald · Mar 27, 2026
- Martin: Edmonton Police Service crossed line trying to influence sentencingOpinion · Calgary Herald · Mar 12, 2026
- Martin: Edmonton Police Service crossed line trying to influence sentencingOpinion · Edmonton Journal · Mar 11, 2026
- Martin: Lack of remorse from would-be terrorist raises concerning questionsOpinion · Calgary Herald · Feb 26, 2026
- Martin: Lack of answers makes some crimes more disturbingOpinion · Calgary Herald · Feb 12, 2026
- Martin: Premier off-base in vilifying the judiciaryOpinion · Calgary Herald · Jan 29, 2026
- Martin: What happened in Minneapolis was not self-defenceOpinion · Calgary Herald · Jan 15, 2026
- Martin: Let's clear up some misconceptions regarding Bill C-16Opinion · Calgary Herald · Dec 18, 2025
- Martin: Judge makes logical ruling in sparing convicted killer prison term in Banff assaultOpinion · Calgary Herald · Dec 4, 2025
- Martin: Judge makes logical ruling in sparing convicted killer prison term in Banff assaultOpinion · Montreal Gazette · Dec 3, 2025
- Martin: Judge makes logical ruling in sparing convicted killer prison term in Banff assaultOpinion · Edmonton Journal · Dec 3, 2025
- Martin: No room for political interference in criminal casesOpinion · Calgary Herald · Nov 20, 2025
- Martin: No room for political interference in criminal casesOpinion · Montreal Gazette · Nov 19, 2025
- Martin: Recent case a reminder of the reach of gambling underworldOpinion · Calgary Herald · Nov 6, 2025
- Martin: Recent case a reminder of the reach of gambling underworldOpinion · Montreal Gazette · Nov 5, 2025
- Martin: Fatal attack on naval veteran strikes at heart of every law-abiding CalgarianOpinion · Calgary Herald · Oct 23, 2025
- Martin: Slayings both catastrophic despite difference in outpouringsOpinion · Calgary Herald · Oct 10, 2025
- Martin: Dog owner's lapse in judgment proves costly ... and tragicOpinion · Calgary Herald · Sep 25, 2025
- Martin: Third trial into cop's driving error may not be prudentOpinion · Calgary Herald · Aug 14, 2025
- Martin: Optics are terrible for cop's apparent preferential treatment by judicial systemOpinion · Calgary Herald · Jul 31, 2025
- Martin: Man used chance at rehabilitation to become better killerOpinion · Calgary Herald · Jul 17, 2025
- Martin: Dangerous-offender ruling caution for con menOpinion · Calgary Herald · Jul 3, 2025
- Martin: Questions arise in horrific crash that cost young girl her lifeOpinion · Calgary Herald · Jun 19, 2025
- Martin: True story of teen's death may never be knownOpinion · Calgary Herald · Jun 5, 2025
- Martin: Court order offers temporary peace of mind with high-risk offender's releaseOpinion · Calgary Herald · May 22, 2025
- Martin: Recent sex case cautionary tale for teachersOpinion · Calgary Herald · May 8, 2025
- Kevin Martin: Mistakes don't have to be the end of the worldOpinion · Calgary Herald · May 25, 2022
- Kevin Martin: We should not be punishing sick peopleOpinion · Calgary Herald · Apr 27, 2022