THE INTERVIEW
Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet Is On Team Canada (For Now)
The face of Quebec’s sovereignty movement has called a Trump-induced truce
HABITAT
Inside a Salt-Sprayed Beach House in New Brunswick
A couple build a minimalist
retreat in sync with the Atlantic’s stormy coastlines
BIG IDEA
Forget Exams. Let’s Test Soft Skills Instead.
Why my school board swapped quizzes for infographics, seminars and thoughtful conversations
THE TRUMP EFFECT
Fear and Loathing in Canada’s Most American City
In Windsor, Ontario, lives, careers and family ties have transcended
the Canada-U.S. border for generations. Today, Trump’s trade
war is an existential threat.
SEPARATION NATION
Is Alberta Serious About Separating?
A constitutional expert (and Alberta resident) weighs in
NOT FOR SALE
Canada’s New Nationalism
This country has spent 250 years fighting American aggression. Here we go again.
The Latest
EDITOR’S PICKS
DOMESTIC DINING
20 Reasons to Eat Canadian Right Now
A bucket list of homegrown restaurants, chefs and dishes to experience this summer
OPIOID CRISIS
The Fight Over Forced Rehab
Does the government have a right to force opioid users to get help?
CANLIT
Canadian Books Made Me Canadian
I left Russia as the country slid into authoritarianism and arrived in Canada knowing no one. In its novels, I found a blueprint for how to survive as a nation in the age of anger.
CLIMATE CHANGE
The Age of Wildfires
Wildfires are hotter, bigger and deadlier than ever. And they’re getting worse.
The Trump Effect
THE INTERVIEW
David Eby is Ready for a Trade War
Tariffs, Bitcoin, climate change—B.C.’s premier is readying his province for every economic possibility
Politics
Why Canada Stays Out of America’s Clutches
Trump is one of a long line of U.S. officials who’ve threatened annexation. History offers clues as to why they haven’t pulled it off.
Sports
Goodbye to Gretzky
I grew up idolizing Canada’s greatest athlete. Now he seems to be turning his back on his country.
Politics
The Architect of Canada’s Anti-Americanism
Canada’s fiercest founding father made sure that anti-Americanism was part of the country’s DNA right from the beginning
Politics
I’m an American Maple Syrup Farmer. My Business Depends On Canada.
All of my equipment comes from Quebec—and reckless tariffs are turning my farm into a logistical mess
Politics
Americans Are Renouncing Their Citizenship. This Lawyer Makes It Happen.
Vancouver lawyer Douglas Cowgill says interest has doubled since Trump came back to power
Economy
Why Trump Needs Canadian Oil
Donald Trump wants to turn the U.S. into an energy fortress, ending its dependence on Canadian oil. He’s doomed to fail.
Politics
How to Fight Back
Canada should not bend before a bully. The case for hitting the U.S. where it hurts.
Politics
Why Energy is Canada’s Trump Card in the Trade War
The U.S. depends on our oil, electricity and other energy exports. This is how we win.
Society
Why America Can’t Conquer Canada
Donald Trump’s nonsensical threats are an attempt to distract from his own country’s self-destruction
Society
A Lament for Canadian Nationalism
In response to Donald Trump’s threats, we need to again find a common vision for our country
Economy
Retaliatory Tariffs Won’t Protect Canada
America is reversing decades of continental free trade. To keep up, we need to play the long game.
Politics
Canada Lost Its Top Ally. Time to Find New Ones.
As America abandons a rules-based order, countries must work together to defend global peace
Economy
Forget America. Build an East-West Power Grid.
For decades, we’ve prioritized electrical trade with the United States. It’s time to reduce our dependence on them.
Economy
The Case for Inter-Provincial Free Trade
To break provincial economies out of their artificial silos, the feds might have to go to the mat with the provinces
Economy
Metal Tariffs Will Turbocharge Canada’s Housing Crisis
Trump’s duties on aluminum and steel will drive up home prices and stall development across Canada
Economy
The Auto Industry Runs on Precision. Trump’s Tariffs Are Chaos.
The president wants supply chains to move to the U.S. That could take a decade, says automotive engineering professor Peter Frise.
Politics
The U.S. Wants Canada to Become A Police State
Appeasing Trump’s border demands only emboldens authoritarians worldwide. Here’s why we must resist.
Politics
It’s Time for Canada’s Brain Gain
Under Donald Trump, the United States is sabotaging its reputation as a beacon for academics
THE END OF THE EMPTY NEST
Why Gen Z Will Never Leave Home
Thanks to soaring housing costs, a generation of twentysomethings are still in their childhood bedrooms. A portrait of family life with no empty nest.
FACES OF THE TRADE WAR
The Maddening Uncertainty of Trump’s Tariffs
My Winnipeg factory employs 40 people. Trump’s tariffs could put us all out of work.
AFTER HOURS
Want Vibrant Cities? Save Gay Bars.
To protect queer nightlife spaces, treat them more like museums and heritage buildings
FACES OF THE TRADE WAR
The Trade War Killed My Company’s American Expansion
Growing in the U.S. has always been my ambition. It no longer feels financially—or ethically—possible.
BIG IDEA
Fight Canada’s Water Shortage With Fog
Futuristic fog collectors can re-route clean water to where it’s needed on the ground
THE INTERVIEW
How Diana Matheson Built a Pro League for Women’s Soccer Stars
Canada’s top female players can get their kicks in the new Northern Super League
REAL ESTATE
THE BUILDING
To St. Lawrence Market We Go
Toronto’s largest farmers’ market has moved into its shiny, new home on Front Street
THE YEAR AHEAD
Canada’s New Mortgage Rules Will Drive Up Housing Prices
Looser lending policies will encourage more people to buy homes they can’t afford in the first place
HABITAT
A Glass House in the Rockies
This health-care consultant flexed her amateur design skills on a new family home
THE BUILDING
A Heritage Building To Call Home
Winnipeg’s Pumphouse is a heritage building retrofitted for the housing crisis
BUY CANADIAN
Society
Boycotting U.S. Lettuce? Here’s How.
A new greenhouse north of Toronto shows how we can tariff-proof our farming future
Society
My Toronto Pizzeria Is Ditching U.S. Ingredients
I’ve cut California tomatoes and Coca-Cola from my menu, but figuring out supply chains is tricky
Society
Buying Canadian? There’s a Website For That.
A 22-year-old consultant runs Made in CA, a viral online directory fuelling the patriotic shopping craze
Society
The Case for Staycationing in Canada This Summer
One of the more economically powerful ways to buy Canadian is to explore our very own backyard
Living With My Ex
In the space of two weeks, my partner came out as gay and told me she was pregnant. What could have been the end of our family turned into a new beginning.
Universities & Colleges
Paying For It
I Got My Community a Greenhouse and Won a $70,000 Scholarship
How this student went from Newfoundland to engineering at Laurentian University
Getting In
What universities really think about your application
We asked admissions officers from three top schools to talk about how they’re choosing this year’s class of students
Best Programs
Artificial Intelligence Programs Prepare Students for Today’s Workplace
AI is now being used for everything from providing business insights to saving lives
Colleges
My Journey from Sheridan College to Pixar’s Inside Out 2
"My advice to students: keep grinding away and that will lead to success. If I can get here, anyone can."
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Financial Cooperation: How a Century-Old Model is More Relevant than Ever
With $460 billion in assets and 7.8 million members, Desjardins has grown from a small Quebec cooperative into North America’s largest financial co-op. President & CEO Guy Cormier shares how its people-first mission is helping shape Canada’s financial future.
Five Ways to Recharge and Reconnect in Beautiful Mont-Tremblant
Whether you’re celebrating a milestone or simply craving a romantic escape Mont-Tremblant offers the perfect blend of relaxation, adventure and unforgettable moments for two
The Retirement Shift: Why Your Savings Strategy Needs a Refresh
Retirement isn’t what it used to be. Learn how to stretch your savings and plan for a longer, more dynamic future.
The Diabolical World of Phone Scams
How the RCMP busted the biggest fraud ever to target Canadians—and why they can’t keep up anymore.
Longforms
The Fight Over Forced Rehab
Canada’s nightmarish opioid crisis has renewed calls for involuntary drug treatment. Does the government have a right to force users to get help?
Longforms
20 Reasons to Eat Canadian Right Now
A bucket list of homegrown restaurants, chefs and dishes to experience this summer
Longforms
The Rise of Conservative Youth
A growing number of millennials and Gen Zers are turning to the right in their bid for a better future. Here, five first-time voters share why they’re picking Poilievre.
Longforms
Who Stands to Win in Poilievre’s Canada
The people, industries and institutions that will benefit from a Poilievre victory
Longforms
Jenni Byrne’s Big Gamble
The ruthless tactician behind Pierre Poilievre’s campaign has spent decades shaping Canadian conservatism from behind the scenes. This year’s election will be her greatest achievement—or her undoing.
Longforms
A City of Newcomers
When I set out to photograph college students in Sarnia, I found a small city transformed by international arrivals
Longforms
How Astrology Became the New Therapy
Millions of Canadians are turning to the zodiac to understand the world and their place in it
Longforms
How To Fix Canada’s Housing Crisis
Twenty-five bold, entirely doable ways to make Canada affordable again
Longforms
The Diabolical World of Phone Scams
How the RCMP busted the biggest fraud ever to target Canadians—and why they can’t keep up anymore.
Longforms
They’re Suing the Government for the Right to Die
The ethics are muddy, the country is divided and the world is watching Canada’s next move. Inside the crusade for psychiatric MAID.
Society
How Canada’s Cities Got So Repulsively Ratty
Canadians are in an all-out war with rats for dominion over our urban centres. It’s time to take them back.
Society
These International Students Wanted Citizenship. Canada Killed That Dream.
As Canada tries to staunch an overflow of temporary immigration,
tens of thousands of international students and recent grads may
be forced to leave the country. Here are their stories.