Temporary employees have made up a large part of CBC/Radio-Canada's workforce for decades. They're compensated the same as any other employee—with one notable exception. Most are always looking over the edge into unemployment, with no guarantee of ever securing a permanent job.

This is, and I cannot stress this enough, the absolute biggest pile of bullshit. A nothing problem trumped up in an effort to make it harder for trans and non-binary youth in Canada. Infuriating and nonsensical. Also, just change your pronouns, you never have to ask. Just tell.

FROM THE GCL ARCHIVES: You can have a great credit history and still see your score plummet. How did the rating system become so powerful? buff.ly/3wJxCJ5 (The Walrus Emily Baron Cadloff)

Canadian folk song: Northwest Passage by Stan Rogers. Looking west accross the Atlantic ocean today to Canada. I can't belive the destruction that these wildfires can cause. Thoughts and prayers with all those effected 🇨🇦 💚

Have been working in media for 16 years and never seen the entire enterprise this precarious. The ground is giving way. Luckily MrBeast and the Paul brothers are seasoned, trustworthy journalists and your young aunt’s TikTok assessments of global health are sound

Maybe another merger will fix the problem.

Every ~3 months, an AmbrookResearch contributing writer gets a full-time job and says goodbye, but I think they would all have good things to say about the experience. Briefly: One story every 1-2 weeks, 1k-1,200 words, combination of assignments and pitches. Pay is $0.60/word.

okay now i’m done

Farming is still a physical job, but farmers are now living in an era where more and more of it can be done on smartphones. Writer Emily Baron Cadloff explores how tech is driving transformation in one of Canada’s most important industries. thewalrus.ca/inside-farming…

So thrilled to have our look at organic labelling nominated by the Digital Publishing Awards 🇨🇦! You can read the piece by senior editor Emily Baron Cadloff, and the rest of our Food Fraud series, right here: modernfarmer.com/2023/10/phonie… x.com/DPAwards/statu…

When we think of farmers, we often think of Mom and Pop types, smiling in well-worn overalls and plaid shirts as they tend to their animals and crops by hand. It’s a romantic, unsophisticated image. It’s also completely false. thewalrus.ca/inside-farming…

PIECE OF THE WEEK: Farmers are struggling to compete against larger operations. Is automation the answer? buff.ly/3UiqUV9 (The Walrus Emily Baron Cadloff)

Researchers have found an increase in stress, anxiety, and depression among farmers, with one in four having experienced suicidal ideation. Writer Emily Baron Cadloff investigates whether automation might be one way for the industry to avoid burnout. thewalrus.ca/inside-farming…

NEW: Apply for a PAID, ten-month investigative journalism fellowship for early-career BIPOC journalists with Ricochet, IndigiNews & Pivot. The fellow will rotate between a national, Indigenous and Québécois newsroom in first-of-its-kind program. ricochet.media/politics/canad…

FYI: My first-ever longform writing class takes place next week! Only $50 for three hours of tips and tricks on pitching, writing and editing longform pieces like those featured on Great Canadian Longform. Come join us! docs.google.com/document/d/1iY…

Our June 2024 issue is here! With “Justin Trudeau’s Last Stand,” our cover story examining the legacy of Canada’s prime minister, and coverage on a wide range of topics, from historic art fraud to extremists on social media, there’s a story for every kind of reader. Featuring

I’m excited to share more about a project I’ve been working on for the last 2+ years — a book that explains how we got to this point in women’s hockey, and takes people inside the first PWHL season. It’s close to my heart. I can’t wait to share it with you in Fall 2025! 🏒📖

After lengthy negotiations, Loblaw has agreed to sign the grocery code of conduct. In 2022, writer Emily Baron Cadloff explored how the code could radically transform the future of the grocery market. thewalrus.ca/grocer-code-of…