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Debates

Science

How Science Can Help Us Disagree

April 26, 2017March 24, 2022 - by Amitha Kalaichandran

As the political divide grows more extreme, researchers are examining what helps us argue productively—and what doesn’t

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Politics

Is Canada’s Democracy in Crisis?

May 29, 2015April 10, 2020 - by The Macdonald-Laurier Institute

From the Great Canadian Debates series: Andrew Coyne and John Pepall square off

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The Walrus National Gallery Debate
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Does Canadian Culture Still Need Protecting?

May 7, 2013October 16, 2019 - by The Walrus Foundation

A debate about culture, patriotism, and Canada’s place in the world

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Be It Resolved That Canadians Are Incapable of Preparing for Their Retirement Needs Alone
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Be It Resolved That Canadians Are Incapable of Preparing for Their Retirement Needs Alone

May 30, 2012October 16, 2019 - by The Walrus Foundation

The Walrus HOOPP Luncheon Debate on Pensions

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The Walrus National Gallery Debate
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Art in Daily Life: Essential or Irrelevant?

May 2, 2012March 8, 2019 - by The Walrus Foundation

“Who decides? Who pays? Who cares? ”

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Be It Resolved That Toronto Will...
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Be It Resolved That Toronto Will Never Be Beautiful

October 12, 2011March 8, 2019 - by The Walrus Foundation

The Walrus Toronto Project Debate at the AGO

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If You Build It, Will They Come?
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If You Build It, Will They Come?

March 30, 2011March 8, 2019 - by The Walrus Foundation

What does it take to create a cultural metropolis?

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Sold Out?
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Sold Out?

June 17, 2010March 8, 2019 - by The Walrus Foundation

The legacy of pop art: is it avant-garde or is it kitsch?

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April 2010

The Shout Doctrine

April 12, 2010April 15, 2020 - by Mark Kingwell

What happens when political debates escalate into a culture of arguments, attack ads, and anonymous Internet assaults? A Parliament effectively shut — and shouted — down

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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.

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Jennifer Hollett
Executive Director, The Walrus

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