Politics | The Walrus

A photograph of Xi Jinping in the foreground and a smaller photo of Justin Trudeau in the background, both in black and white. The background is a series of lateral red stripes.

Politics / World

Can We Repair Canada’s Trade Relationship with China?

June 9, 2020June 9, 2020 - by Derek H. Burney

Canada needs to adjust to a world where China is the other great power. It won’t be easy

A man in a suit stands in the middle of a crowd, slightly elevated. He is pointing his finger as he addresses the crowd.

Politics

How to Build an Antifascist Movement

June 3, 2020June 8, 2020 - by Daniel Panneton

In 1938, a diverse group of Torontonians came together to reject fascism. What can we learn from them today?

A photo of Peter MacKay framed by a partially open door. He is looking downward and carrying a sheaf of papers in his hand.

Current Affairs / Politics

Why Peter MacKay Is the Wrong Choice

May 15, 2020May 19, 2020 - by Justin Ling

MacKay’s history as minister of justice raises questions about his political fitness

A small crowd of protesters, Shut Down Canada, stand along the train tracks and occupy the Macmillan Yard in Vaughan, Ontario. In front of them is a large black train.

Current Affairs / Politics

Why Resolving the Wet’suwet’en Crisis May Depend on an Ancient Treaty

May 5, 2020May 6, 2020 - by Adam Leith Gollner

Parliament took too long to respond to the protests. Further action could require following the principles of the Silver Covenant Chain

Aerial view of a dense crowd of people crossing the street at a major crosswalk.

COVID-19 / Politics

How Universal Basic Income Will Save the Economy

May 4, 2020May 12, 2020 - by Max Fawcett

Until recently, the idea lived on the political margins. Then the pandemic changed everything

collage of images of alberta, including a man and farmland

April 2020 / Politics

The New Separatists

March 31, 2020April 2, 2020 - by Max Fawcett

The roots of western alienation date back generations. Here’s why the latest secession movement looks different

Bernie Sanders stands on a stage at a podium, surrounded by a crowd, many of whom are hoisting "Bernie" signs in the foreground of the photo.

Current Affairs / Politics

My Weekend Canvassing for Bernie

March 3, 2020March 10, 2020 - by Martin Lukacs

Waves of Canadians are crossing the border to help Bernie Sanders become the next US president

Jason Kenney speaks at a conference in November 2019.

Politics

What Jason Kenney’s War Room Is Costing Alberta

January 14, 2020March 6, 2020 - by Max Fawcett

The province’s failure to consider climate risk may lose it billions in global investment

Politics

The Decade in Politics

December 15, 2019February 21, 2020 - by The Walrus Staff

From predicting civil war in the US to evaluating the health of our own democracy, these are the politics conversations that helped define Canada

An illustration of men in construction gear and hard hats parachuting into a city.

Politics

Small Towns Are Dying. Can Immigration Save Them?

November 28, 2019March 27, 2020 - by Étienne Lajoie

Newcomers can extend the lives of shrinking villages, but only if Quebec can confront its xenophobia