Why the Supreme Court didn’t ’free the beer’
The ruling disappointed cheap-beer lovers but it turns on some subtle technical points that could have broader ramifications, explains constitutional law expert Carissima Mathen
Shannon Proudfoot
Shannon Proudfoot is an Ottawa-based writer covering politics and public policy for Maclean’s. She loves writing people-focused narratives and bringing academic research into real life. She believes The Golden Girls is the greatest television show ever made.
Why Justin Trudeau was a quiet face in the crowd in Humboldt
Politician visits to the site of a tragedy require a sensitive touch, showing leadership and compassion without making themselves the centre of attention
Humboldt GoFundMe account expresses a nation’s grief in dollars and cents
Star athletes and NHL teams gave generously. But the donors’ names otherwise read like those you’d see on the boards of any junior hockey arena
The problem with the badass-working-parent meme
Viral photos of politicians and CEOs working with their babies on their laps are meant to inspire. In reality, they’re absurd and unhelpful for real working parents.
The NDP falls back in line behind a ’mature’ Jagmeet Singh
Party stalwart Charlie Angus says the NDP leader’s reversal on punishing an NDP MP has calmed the waters within his caucus
Donald Crowhurst’s disastrous race around the globe and the heartbreak he left behind
In 1969, Donald Crowhurst fooled the world into believing he was completing the fastest non-stop solo circumnavigation of the globe. Then his boat was found, empty and adrift in the Atlantic.
The doctor who took on death
In an agonizing personal and professional decision, Dr. Sandy Buchman opted to help patients with their final wish. He hasn’t looked back.
Trudeau jogs down photo-op lane: Ottawa Power Rankings
Who’s up? The Conservatives, who finally have their moment. Who’s down? Nigel Wright and his conflict of interest.
So long Rona, hello Jagmeet: Ottawa Power Rankings
Who’s up? Rona Ambrose, who leaves on a high note. Who’s down? A senator under fire for going to dinner.
18 questions for Justin Trudeau: Ottawa Power Rankings
Who’s up? Opposition MPs who grilled the PM. Who’s down? The suddenly busy Jim Carr and a backtracking Bardish Chagger.