How to Be a Better Canadian

Aaron Wherry explains why Canadians should watch Question Period

A lesson from the country music star on Four Strong Winds

Maclean’s presents an instalment in our patriotic video series designed to hone your skills, add to your already encyclopedic knowledge of this great country and generally make you a super-Canadian. In this edition: Country music star Corb Lund explains how to play the iconic Canadian ballad “Four Strong Winds.”

Top sommelier Véronique Rivest shows the best sparkling wines made right here in Canada

Maclean’s presents another instalment in our patriotic video series, designed to add to your already encyclopedic knowledge of this great country. In this edition: Award-winning Quebec sommelier Veronique Rivest toasts the champagne of Canadian wines. See more from How to Be a Better Canadian.

Maclean’s Ottawa Bureau Chief John Geddes takes us on a tour of the National Gallery

Brian Bethune’s essential guide to Canadian literature

The Maclean’s political editor gives a behind-the-scenes tour of Parliament Hill

Maclean’s political editor Paul Wells gives a behind-the-scenes tour of Parliament Hill designed to hone your skills, add to your already encyclopedic knowledge of this great country and generally make you a super-Canadian.

Maclean’s associate editor Aaron Wherry breaks down what you’re missing when you skip Question Period—and it might be more interesting than you think. Find out what to expect from Prime Minister Stephen Harper, plus why Wherry compares Question Period in the House of Commons to kindergarten. Read our Inside Ottawa series that considers the work and worth of an MP.