Trump Revives Talk of 51st State. It’s Not Funny Anymore
The US doesn’t need tanks to take over Canada—just trade policy and chaos. Here’s how we fight back
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The O’Hagan Essay on Public Affairs is an annual research-based examination of the current economic, social, and political realities of Canada. Commissioned by the editorial staff at The Walrus, the essay is funded by Peter and Sarah O’Hagan in honour of Peter’s late father, Richard, and his considerable contributions to public life.
Vaclav Smil Is Fed Up with Climate Activism
The acclaimed environmental scientist is annoyed with the eco movement and shunning media—just when we need him most
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Journalism’s Wicked Problem: Save What’s Lost or Invest in What’s New?
It will take serious policy changes and unprecedented industry collaboration to turn around the story of the media’s collapse
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The Myth of Universal Health Care
Despite our illusions, Canada’s system is neither comprehensive nor equally accessible. What would it take to reform it?
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We’re Doomed. Now What?
An optimist’s guide to the climate crisis
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Beyond Bilingualism
The Official Languages Act will soon turn fifty. Have we outgrown it?
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Fixing Our Convoluted, Inaccessible Court System
Until we simplify civil ligation, there will only be justice for the few
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Solving Canada’s Innovation Problem
Why do we export so many world-class business ideas to the rest of the world?
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