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A group of Canadians with crushing mental illness are suing the federal government for the right to physician-assisted death. The ethics are muddy, the country is divided and the world is watching Canada’s next move. macleans.ca/longforms/ca...

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In case you missed it, I argued in @macleans.bsky.social this week that Canada needs to chart a new direction in its foreign policy, and find allies to fight back — for America's sake, as much as ours. macleans.ca/politics/its...

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"In Canada it doesn’t feel like we have much unity, but I think there’s a very real, rare and growing national sentiment about maintaining our autonomy and looking inward at what we could produce for ourselves without relying on our “friend” to the south." macleans.ca/society/how-...

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Studies by researchers at Cambridge and Stanford University showed that seeing plays increases empathy and pro-social behaviour long after curtain call. @macleans.bsky.social #crowstheatre #artinforms #artmakesyouthink

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Been yammering about this since VIA Rail was created to unburden CN & CP. Took a shot with Turbo Trains (track would’ve got them if mechanical didn’t) and a 1/2 shot with LRC.

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My first essay for @macleans.bsky.social: The case for a "coalition of the unwilling" to counter US coercion. macleans.ca/politics/its...

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This morning, Justin Trudeau announced a new high-speed rail network between Toronto and Quebec City. It's a move that could have a surprising side effect: it could ease the housing crisis. macleans.ca/society/want...

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Dismantling inter-provincial trade barriers could boost the country’s GDP by up to $200 billion, mitigating the damaging effects of any potential U.S. tariffs. macleans.ca/economy/the-...

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Pierre Poilievre has proposed large-scale oil sands investments. But Ross Belot, a former oil exec, says it's a bad idea—because production will decline no matter what Canada does. macleans.ca/economy/why-...

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"Close to a third of [Canadian] people aged 25 to 29 are still living at home compared to 11 per cent in 1981" macleans.ca/society/why-... via @macleans.bsky.social

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The #BuyCanadian craze is well underway. @madeinca.bsky.social, a website dedicated to helping consumers find local brands, now pulls in hundreds of user submissions a day. macleans.ca/society/made...

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Why is Gen Z choosing to live with their parents into their 30s? Toronto-based writer Claire Gagne joined Aaron Rand to discuss a piece she wrote for @macleans.bsky.social:

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"For Canadians coming of age in 2025, economic independence is a pipe dream." Claire Gagné for @macleans.bsky.social:

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New cover art design for @macleans.bsky.social’s story on the grim realities of young people trying to afford to live independently.

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As Canadians grapple with astronomical grocery prices, food banks are facing a deluge of need. Here, Ottawa Food Bank CEO Rachael Wilson describes the dire conditions inside her bank's warehouse. macleans.ca/society/why-...

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Thanks to soaring housing costs, a generation of twentysomethings are still in their childhood bedrooms—with no plans to leave anytime soon.

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"With the right investment, Canadian theatre could thrive in ways previously unimaginable, feeding our obvious need for collective connection." Chris Abraham for @macleans.bsky.social

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Tired of doomscrolling? Chris Abraham, the artistic director of Crow’s Theatre in Toronto, has the solution: put your phone down and go see a play. macleans.ca/culture/put-...

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Canada’s response to Trump must be about more than placating him, writes Robert Schertzer. It’s time, he adds, to revive our own nationalism. macleans.ca/society/a-la...

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Demolishing construction materials results in tons of unnecessary waste. Meredith Moore argues reusing them is better for the planet—and our wallets. macleans.ca/society/reus...

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It's only been two weeks since Trump took office, and, as Stephen Marche predicted, it has been chaotic. But if the new president actually has aspirations of absorbing Canada, he’s in for a rude awakening. macleans.ca/society/cana...

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As Canadians grapple with astronomical grocery prices, food banks are facing a deluge of need. Here, Ottawa Food Bank CEO Rachael Wilson describes the dire conditions inside her bank's warehouse. macleans.ca/society/why-...

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A very sharp Canadian perspective on Trump's foreign policy in @macleans.bsky.social. Definitely an incisive read, with a touch of acid tone. macleans.ca/society/cana...

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Thoroughly enjoyed this profile, particularly Eby’s response to dealing with the pressures of his job: “…so I rarely drink right now. And whenever I get a little window, I try to practise yoga. It’s very West Coast. I’m sure that’ll entertain your eastern Canadian readers.”

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For B.C. Premier David Eby, Donald Trump’s tariff threats mean economic war. macleans.ca/society/how-...

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"American foreign policy operates on a combination of extraordinary technical facility and fundamental stupidity; this may be their defining trait as a nation." @stephenmarche.bsky.social @macleans.bsky.social macleans.ca/society/cana...

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@macleans.bsky.social Great article! Time to get outside, organize and engage with the world and each other.

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What's in store for Canada in 2025? The people, trends, ideas and everything else that matters in the year ahead. macleans.ca/the-year-ahe...

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Here are some of the surprising, often brilliant, solutions to the country’s biggest problems, as proposed by Canada’s top scientists, entrepreneurs, engineers, authors and professors in Maclean's in 2024. macleans.ca/best-of/top-...

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Even as inflation and interest rates eased in 2024, Canadians had trouble paying their bills. Here are our top 10 stories about the cost of living crisis. macleans.ca/best-of/best...

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In 2024, Maclean's sat down with Rick Mercer, Naheed Nenshi and more. Read the best interviews of the year. macleans.ca/best-of/best...

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"Despite the fits and starts, I believe Canada can still be a congestion-pricing model for North America. Toronto is the obvious place to begin, but these programs also make sense in smaller urban centres and suburbs." - Reece Martin h/t @macleans.bsky.social macleans.ca/society/how-...

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Readers devoured these deep dives on the cost of living, crime and immigration in 2024 macleans.ca/best-of/most...

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Predicting a fight about Trump during holiday dinner? You aren't alone. How political polarization is fuelling family estrangement. macleans.ca/society/how-...

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In the future, cyberattacks on hospitals could disable life-saving equipment. Infrastructure breaches could bring transportation and electricity systems to a halt. Hacks targeting internet-of- things devices could expose our homes to breaches. macleans.ca/society/more...

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In 2025, Ed Rogers will buy out Bell’s stake in MLSE for $4.7 billion. It’s a massive shakeup in the world of Canadian sports and, in the year to come, he’ll be working furiously behind the scenes to make his investment pay off. macleans.ca/the-year-ahe...

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A year from now, our most expensive cities will be more expensive than they are today. macleans.ca/the-year-ahe...

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He’ll likely win a majority and immediately kill all the Liberals’ sacred cows. Stephen Maher welcomes us to the Poilievre era. macleans.ca/the-year-ahe...

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A Hamilton-based startup is revolutionizing the fight against superbugs by using AI to dramatically speed up the pace of antibiotic discovery. macleans.ca/society/heal...

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Offering kids easy access to nutritious food at school, where they spend most of their waking hours, is a great way to improve their diets and reduce health inequities macleans.ca/society/scho...

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@uoft-tcairem.bsky.social #Professor in #AI Research and Education in #Medicine, Dr. Amol Verma recently wrote this captivating article for @macleans.bsky.social about an #artificialintelligence program he developed that's helping to save lives! macleans.ca/the-year-ahe...

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“In 2025, we can begin building a system that harnesses the power of AI to give Canada’s overworked medical system some much-needed breathing room.” macleans.ca/the-year-ahe...

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Looking for the perfect gift? A Maclean’s subscription delivers Canada’s most engaging stories straight to your mailbox. As a bonus, you’ll get a 2025 calendar filled with vintage Maclean’s covers. macleans.ca/subscribe

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Canada’s cities are visibly rattier than ever. Here's how we take our towns back from this invasive rodent. macleans.ca/society/how-...

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Communities are at the heart of the arts. Kelly Langgard, director and CEO of Toronto Arts Foundation and Toronto Arts Council, writes that it’s crucial that Canadians show up—to attend events and advocate for the value of culture in our everyday lives. macleans.ca/the-year-ahe...

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Canadian students have struggled to read and write. That stops in 2025. macleans.ca/the-year-ahe...

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Communities are at the heart of the arts. Kelly Langgard, director and CEO of the Toronto Arts Foundation and Toronto Arts Council, writes that it’s crucial that Canadians show up—to attend events and advocate for the value of culture in our everyday lives. macleans.ca/the-year-ahe...

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A Hamilton-based startup is revolutionizing the fight against superbugs by using AI to dramatically speed up the pace of antibiotic discovery. macleans.ca/society/heal...

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