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Contributing Writers

Online exclusives from our contributing writers tackle everything from environmental issues to cultural commentary and regional issues in the North and Quebec. Michelle Cyca, Tajja Isen, Arno Kopecky, Toula Drimonis, Sheima Benembarek, Rachel Browne, Justin Ling, Philippe J. Fournier, Pat Kane, David Moscrop, and Laakkuluk Williamson Bathory offer regular analyses, commentary, and insights into the pressing topics of the day.

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Politics

The Withering of the Green Party

March 27, 2025April 1, 2025 - by Arno Kopecky

Internal divisions and leadership challenges threaten the party’s future. Can this election be different?

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From Landslide to Toss-Up: The Stunning Conservative Collapse

March 18, 2025March 18, 2025 - by Philippe J. Fournier

Could the Liberals actually win? The math says yes

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The Walrus Announces Mostafa Al-A’sar as the Second Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) Contributing Writer

March 17, 2025March 18, 2025 - by The Walrus Staff

Mostafa joins Soraya Amiri as part of a program that platforms internationally trained writers

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Accomplir l’impossible grâce aux tarifs de Trump: Faire aimer le Canada au Québec

March 4, 2025March 4, 2025 - by Toula Drimonis

Rien de mieux qu’une guerre commerciale pour unifier le pays

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Sorry Not Sorry: The Art of Saying Nothing in Apology Statements

February 28, 2025February 28, 2025 - by Michelle Cyca

From corporate scandals to celebrity missteps, public contrition has lost all meaning

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Trump’s Tariffs May Do the Impossible: Make Quebec Love Canada

February 14, 2025April 9, 2025 - by Toula Drimonis

Nothing unites the country like a US trade war

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Pierre Poilievre’s Lead Was Supposed to Be Unshakable. It Isn’t

February 12, 2025April 14, 2025 - by Philippe J. Fournier

Polls suggest Mark Carney is reshaping the electoral landscape

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Current Affairs

Allegations of Abuse at Robert Land Academy Go Right to the Top

February 1, 2025February 1, 2025 - by Rachel Browne

A new lawsuit claims that the top brass at the military-style boarding school for “troubled teens” covered up sexual assault

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Polar Vortex and Firenado: Hard-Core Jargon Has Taken Over Forecasts

January 21, 2025January 21, 2025 - by Arno Kopecky

As climate gets weird, so does language

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Trudeau’s Exit Could Save the Liberals (from Oblivion)

January 10, 2025March 20, 2025 - by Philippe J. Fournier

New poll sparks hope his exit will help party rebuild

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How’s The Walrus?

As the executive director, I am frequently asked this question. These days, I reply: “The Walrus was made for this moment.” From on-again, off-again trade news and negotiations to a new prime minister, we are committed to Canada’s conversations. We launched six regional bureaus earlier this year to ensure comprehensive coverage across this great country of ours. But we can’t do this alone. As a non-profit newsroom, this work isn’t possible without our readers’ support. If you believe in Canada’s stories, support our paywall-free journalism with a donation today.

Our team is small, but our commitment is big; just like our country. Every story we publish is the result of writers, artists, and editors going the extra mile (well, kilometres) to bring Canada closer together through compelling, fact-checked, and regionally grounded reporting.

Thank you for your support.

Jennifer Hollett
Executive Director, The Walrus

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