Opinion

Shannon Gormley: Hong Kong authorities withdrew an extradition bill that spurred protests by the millions. But just wait for real change in a couple of short decades.

Rodger Cuzner: In 2004, I voted against same-sex marriage. After 19 years in parliament, that vote is the one I’d take back.

Our editorial: Maclean’s is pleased to launch the election campaign with a thoughtful, challenging and respectful debate about the issues that will define our political landscape, and lives, for years to come

Andray Domise: Bigoted or not, the dust-up between the NDP and the Greens is a mere symptom of a much larger problem facing leftist voters in this country

Andrew MacDougall: The Liberals leaned in on Justin Trudeau’s appearance on the ’Patriot Act.’ But what was supposed to be a push for ’celebrity cool’ turned into one glorious disaster.

Andrew MacDougall: The deck has been stacked. All the more reason for Conservatives to stick to their campaign script—helping ordinary Canadians get ahead.

Max Fawcett: If Albertans want the rest of Canada to take their issues more seriously, they’ll have to do something even more radical than pushing for separation—stop voting Conservative

Stephen Maher: The former finance minister says Canada should focus on the good news about the climate crisis. His argument is thin and his position is conflicted.

Yoni Freedhoff: Weight-loss app Kurbo could increase the risk of eating disorders while eroding body image and self-esteem for children

Tom Parkin: The NDP leader said he’d never prop up a Conservative government. It was the right thing to do—and a play that will strengthen his hand.