Why Are More Young People Being Diagnosed with Cancer? - Better screening is only a small piece of the puzzle
After a Decade of Broken Promises and Controversies, Justin Trudeau Bows Out - What the prime minister’s resignation as Liberal leader tells us about the limits of charisma in politics
- Ten (Other) Times Justin Trudeau Could Have Stepped Down - There have been a lot of scandals
- How a Would-Be Bomber Rebuilt His Life - Zakaria Amara was jailed for his part in the Toronto 18 terror plot. Then came the hard work of redemption
- Why Alice Munro’s Biographer Left Her Daughter’s Abuse Out of His Book - An exclusive interview with Robert Thacker on the secret he carried for twenty years
- Pay Tuition, Follow the Rules, Then Pack Your Bags - Like many international students, I built a life in Canada. With the latest permanent residency cuts, I’m not sure where I’ll go next
- Acclaimed Playwright Jani Lauzon Responds to The Walrus’s Investigation into Her Indigenous Ancestry - A cancelled play, a confused response, and more questions
Do you know a teen who dreams of being a writer?
The 2025 Amazon Canada First Novel Award is now accepting submissions for the Youth Short Story category. The winning story will receive $5,000. The deadline to submit is February 9, 2025.
Inside the January/February issue of The Walrus
➔ The climbing costs of raising a kid in Canada
➔ Should the Arctic begin bracing for battle?
➔ Broken promises and betrayal at an elite law school
➔ The robots are coming—and they behave just like us
➔ How consumer rage is shaping the next election
Leigh Nash is an author and the co-publisher at independent literary publishing house Assembly Press. Her most recent book is also her debut: the collection Goodbye, Ukulele, published by Mansfield Press in 2010. In this episode, Leigh and Nathan talk about the founding of Assembly Press, about her ongoing love for her debut collection, and about how the world of books has changed since its publication.
In 1924, the Canadian Copyright Act set the stage for protecting creativity. A century later, can it keep pace with innovations like AI? This episode explores its history, evolution, and modern challenges, with author Heather O’Neill on AI’s impact on art, and copyright expert Myra Tawfik on what’s ahead for creators.
Building and maintaining sexual and body confidence as we age is essential for living healthier, happier lives. The intensity of the changes brought on by menopausal symptoms can make this especially challenging, but reconnecting to pleasure offers one path to empowerment. Luna Matatas is a sex and pleasure educator. This special episode of The Conversation Piece features content from her presentation at The Walrus Talks Menopause, supported by Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health.
- Ten (Other) Times Justin Trudeau Could Have Stepped Down - There have been a lot of scandals
- 2024: The Year in Arts & Culture - Thoughtful essays and fascinating deep dives into everything from art forgeries to Joni Mitchell’s best work
- 2024: The Year in Environment - Conversations that tackle the state of the planet, from local challenges to global crises
- Why Are More Young People Being Diagnosed with Cancer? - Better screening is only a small piece of the puzzle
- Extermination - Even if you don’t see them or hear them, there are always others—somewhere in your home
