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Over the past twenty years, the Rights of Nature movement has inspired new ways of envisioning the future, challenging the status quo by appealing to imagination as much as to law. And it’s rivers, above all, that have become the movement’s core focus. thewalrus.ca/if-rivers-had-…

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Albertan nurses, paramedics, and teachers have been fighting for higher pay, better working conditions, and more staff for years. But the province has shifted its attention from the workers it already has to the ones it aims to attract from afar. thewalrus.ca/alberta-is-str…

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How do digital platforms and AI shape journalism—and who controls the tools that shape public dialogue? On this episode, Dr. Mike Ananny discusses the role of tech in media, how it affects our daily lives, and why it matters for democracy. 🎧 Listen: lnk.to/fromresearchto…

How do digital platforms and AI shape journalism—and who controls the tools that shape public dialogue? On this episode, Dr. Mike Ananny discusses the role of tech in media, how it affects our daily lives, and why it matters for democracy. 🎧 Listen: lnk.to/fromresearchto…
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In Minelle Mahtani’s family, her mother’s khao-swe was a point of pride. The dish had travelled through her lineage, from Burma to Iran to Canada. But when searching for the recipe after her mother’s passing, Mahtani found only memory. thewalrus.ca/my-mother-was-…

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ICYMI: A brand new instalment of The Walrus Reads is here. We dive into critical minerals, Canadians in space, and entry-level work. linkedin.com/pulse/critical…

ICYMI: A brand new instalment of The Walrus Reads is here. We dive into critical minerals, Canadians in space, and entry-level work. linkedin.com/pulse/critical…
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When trade disputes and allegations of Chinese foreign interference heightened tensions between Ottawa and Beijing, Canadian firms grew weary. You’d think an unmistakably Canadian brand might lie low. Not Canada Goose. Journalist yvonneylau explores: thewalrus.ca/canada-goose-b…

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A few trends can be identified in the latest Pollara survey gauging Canadians’ perceptions of provincial premiers. The most interesting among them? The rising favourability of Doug Ford. Poll analyst Philippe J. Fournier takes a closer look: thewalrus.ca/doug-ford-is-n…

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Join us CRRF | FCRR presents The Walrus Talks at Home: DEI, where speakers answer the question "Is DEI dying?" Explore Canada’s response to the backlash to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Register to attend for free: twtdei.eventbrite.ca/?aff=Social

Join us <a href="/CRRF/">CRRF | FCRR</a> presents The Walrus Talks at Home: DEI, where speakers answer the question "Is DEI dying?" Explore Canada’s response to the backlash to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Register to attend for free: twtdei.eventbrite.ca/?aff=Social
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How does Canada Goose weigh profits against politics in the Chinese market? “You decide what your biggest priority is—whether that’s making money in China or taking a moral stand that could go against the government,” says Luxurynsight CEO Jonathan Siboni. thewalrus.ca/canada-goose-b…

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On the Courage Inc. podcast, top business leaders from across Canada share how they’re shaping the future of their industries—and, in turn, the courage of our nation. Tune in for inspiring insights: lnkfi.re/courageinc

On the Courage Inc. podcast, top business leaders from across Canada share how they’re shaping the future of their industries—and, in turn, the courage of our nation. Tune in for inspiring insights: lnkfi.re/courageinc
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Lower taxes. Higher income. Substantial investment in health care and education. These are the promises the Alberta government made in a recent advertising campaign designed to encourage workers to move to the province. But the hype hid a harsher truth. thewalrus.ca/alberta-is-str…

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In 2017, New Zealand passed the Te Awa Tupua Act, cementing the Whanganui River as “an indivisible and living whole, a spiritual and physical entity with a life force.” Robert Macfarlane considers the global ripple effects of its legal recognition: thewalrus.ca/if-rivers-had-…

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“Photography is not just my job; it’s how I meditate.” Capturing family, friends, and the natural world is an exercise in reflection for photojournalist Pat Kane. Recently, it’s also been a grounding practice during a time of political turbulence. thewalrus.ca/what-photograp…

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Though Pierre Poilievre may have come up short at the polls on April 28 and lost his own seat, writer Dr. Mark Bourrie knows we haven’t seen the last of him. “He’s doing as much as he can to make it difficult, if not impossible, to get rid of him.” thewalrus.ca/pierre-poiliev…

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“The North’s lack of infrastructure is harmful to Northerners and something the government of Canada needs to prioritize,” writes Pat Kane. “But, perhaps ironically, our remoteness and isolation might actually be our greatest defence against Trump.” thewalrus.ca/what-photograp…

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Looking for your next great read? This year’s Amazon Canada First Novel Award winner is a bold, unforgettable Canadian debut that's making waves. Learn more: thewalrus.ca/afna #AmazonFNA

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Back in January, Doug Ford positioned himself as a defender of Canada’s auto sector, proudly wearing a ball cap emblazoned with “Canada is not for sale,” before plunging his province into a snap election. There were skeptics, but the strategy paid off. thewalrus.ca/doug-ford-is-n…

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“Alberta is the least funded school jurisdiction in all of Canada,” says Jason Schilling, president of the Alberta Teachers’ Association. “We have students in our classrooms who don’t have the resources that they need to meet their educational needs.” thewalrus.ca/alberta-is-str…