Why Shopify’s Tobias Lütke is No. 2 on the 2021 Maclean’s Power List
The software company’s nimbleness and growth during the pandemic has cemented the reputation of its CEO as one of Canada’s foremost business visionaries
Economy
THE POWER LIST
50 Canadians who are breaking ground, leading the debate and shaping how we think and live
What Canada’s economic recovery might look like
How does Canada come back from its massive pandemic deficit? Depends who you tax.
The future of giving
‘Mutual aid groups’ and GoFundMe campaigns are thriving as donations move away from traditional causes
Talk of a deal for Meng Wanzhou raises hope—and a lot of wishful thinking
A homecoming for the Michaels seems possible. But offers like the reported one to Meng are standard U.S. practice, and China does not look kindly on co-operating with American prosecutors.
Charts to watch in 2021: The most important Canadian economic graphs for the year ahead
As we prepare to leave this surreal year behind, experts share charts showing what they’ll watch for in the economy in the coming year
The hatch of Hatch: from startup to global engineering and construction powerhouse
Once a small engineering firm, Hatch is now a tech and management behemoth
Five takeaways from the 2020 fall economic statement
As part of tens of billions in new spending planned for the coming years, the fiscal update includes funding for long term care, students and remote working
The pandemic has ramped up students’ money woes
There are no jobs. But there are bills to pay. And there are online classes to attend. Luckily, there are some lifelines.
14 things we thought were true before 2020
Democracy is our destiny? Not sure about that anymore. Rich countries can overcome? Doesn’t seem like it. In a crisis, leaders will lead? If you’re lucky. All the ’truths’ 2020 has called into question.