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Lisa MacLeod

Last published Dec. 2025 · On our record since 2014

Where this writer stands

Public safety1 piece

Prevention and restraintEnforcement and sentencing
“The Canadian justice system increasingly prioritizes procedural minimalism over public safety. This shift was codified by Bill C-75, which mandated a "principle of restraint," making release the default and detention the exception.” Read the piece

Foreign affairs1 piece

Alliance restraintAssertive alliances and sanctions
“While Canada issues condemnations, its diplomatic "engagement" lacks the hard red lines necessary to defend women's equality as a non-negotiable value.” Read the piece

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