The Conservative Party leadership French debate: Mon dieu
A discussion on policy this was not. What was clear in the first debate was that for any of the four candidates to shine, they will need to debate in English.
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Marie-Danielle Smith
Marie-Danielle Smith is an Ottawa-based writer for Maclean’s, hunting whimsy and wonkery on Parliament Hill. She has filed from faraway cities such as Tokyo, Beijing, Brussels and Winnipeg. She peddles pun-ditry.
The smiley, friendly, cunning François-Philippe Champagne
The foreign minister has a deep Rolodex and ambition to match. Now does he have what it will take to guide Canada through a period of unprecedented global change?
Canada: Drive-through nation
From rhinos to rock shows and dinosaurs to dining, a stir-crazy nation turns to its cars to get out and experience something close to normal
This historic moment for a divided Wet’suwet’en is just one step in a long journey
A new agreement with B.C. and Ottawa is shifting focus from the gas pipeline to how the First Nation should be governed in the future
How B.C. aggressively ’flattened’ its curve
The growing evidence that B.C. has weathered the coronavirus pandemic more comfortably than its Canadian neighbours has left many wondering why
Justin Trudeau is not the same. Let’s start with that hair.
To notice the PM’s hair is to be aware of the passage of time. Trudeau has changed—not just over the past couple of months, but over nearly five years of governing.
Mural, mural on the plywood wall
Vancouverites are dispelling the dread of boarded-up businesses by painting up the coverings with affection
Taking confession in a time of coronavirus—one driver at a time
The sacrament of penitence isn’t easy at the best of times, but priests across the country are finding ways to provide it
Our heroes in the time of coronavirus—and the pedestal we’re putting them on
Marie-Danielle Smith: ’Arruda matata’ is but one variation on a theme. The stars of head doctors in British Columbia, Alberta and other provinces are also rising. But the diversion is not problem-free.
Appearing wealthy on social media has become its own industry
Wannabes looking to ’flex’ on Instagram and TikTok are using Photoshop, renting luxury goods—and in rare cases, committing criminal fraud