Maclean’s Magazine
banner
macleans.bsky.social
Maclean’s Magazine
@macleans.bsky.social
Engaging stories. Bold voices. Big ideas. Maclean’s leads the national conversation on everything that matters in Canada. macleans.ca
As frustration in Western Canada deepens over decisions handed down from Ottawa, one writer says the country’s survival may depend on scattering the federal government far beyond the capital’s bubble. https://macleans.ca/politics/how-to-fix-western-alienation/
How to Fix Western Alienation - Macleans.ca
Ottawa feels out of touch. Spreading the federal government across the country would rebuild trust.
macleans.ca
November 24, 2025 at 11:15 PM
After a series of tumultuous life upheavals Julie Gordon began leaning on pay-per-minute psychics for company, sometimes blowing through $1,000 a day. https://macleans.ca/longforms/my-secret-addiction/
My Secret Addiction - Macleans.ca
Over eight years, I drained my savings and maxed out my credit cards calling online psychics. How a billion-dollar industry fed my need for human connection.
macleans.ca
November 24, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Canada’s trade dealings with China often uncritically mirrored Washington’s moves. But now the U.S. has gone rogue, it might be the time for Canada to engage pragmatically with China. https://macleans.ca/politics/canada-china-relations/
Canada Needs a New China Strategy - Macleans.ca
We’ve copied U.S. policies for too long. Here’s what we should do instead.
macleans.ca
November 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
For years, this writer was secretly spending thousands on online psychics. Here’s how a billion-dollar industry fed her need for human connection. https://macleans.ca/longforms/my-secret-addiction/
My Secret Addiction - Macleans.ca
Over eight years, I drained my savings and maxed out my credit cards calling online psychics. How a billion-dollar industry fed my need for human connection.
macleans.ca
November 24, 2025 at 2:47 PM
"The practice of selling primarily to the U.S. hasn’t been sustainable for a while, and it’s time to finally do something about it." https://macleans.ca/politics/the-lumber-tariffs-are-killing-my-logging-town/
The Lumber Tariffs Are Killing My Logging Town - Macleans.ca
I’m the mayor of a tiny industry town. Our sawmills are struggling and so are we.
macleans.ca
November 24, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Canada’s trade dealings with China often uncritically mirrored Washington’s moves. But now the U.S. has gone rogue, it might be the time for Canada to engage pragmatically with China. https://macleans.ca/politics/canada-china-relations/
Canada Needs a New China Strategy - Macleans.ca
We’ve copied U.S. policies for too long. Here’s what we should do instead.
macleans.ca
November 23, 2025 at 7:41 PM
UBC prof Andrew Irvine believes Canadian universities take too many political stances—and that they're abdicating their rightful role as free and open places of debate. He's taking his own employer to court to prove it. https://macleans.ca/longforms/the-battle-for-the-soul-of-the-university/
The Battle for the Soul of the University - Macleans.ca
A group of University of British Columbia professors say their administration is taking too many political stances and should commit to institutional neutrality. They’re going to court to prove it.
macleans.ca
November 22, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Canada’s trade dealings with China often uncritically mirrored Washington’s moves. But now the U.S. has gone rogue, it might be the time for Canada to engage pragmatically with China. https://macleans.ca/politics/canada-china-relations/
Canada Needs a New China Strategy - Macleans.ca
We’ve copied U.S. policies for too long. Here’s what we should do instead.
macleans.ca
November 21, 2025 at 11:23 PM
How did working from home become just another perk to be negotiated for? https://macleans.ca/society/return-to-office-mandates-are-about-control/
Return-to-Office Mandates Are About Control - Macleans.ca
Companies are trying to kill remote work. It has nothing to do with productivity.
macleans.ca
November 21, 2025 at 11:02 PM
"The practice of selling primarily to the U.S. hasn’t been sustainable for a while, and it’s time to finally do something about it." https://macleans.ca/politics/the-lumber-tariffs-are-killing-my-logging-town/
The Lumber Tariffs Are Killing My Logging Town - Macleans.ca
I’m the mayor of a tiny industry town. Our sawmills are struggling and so are we.
macleans.ca
November 21, 2025 at 9:14 PM
It's expensive to fly solo—and eat solo, and have fun solo. https://macleans.ca/economy/money-economy/the-secret-tax-on-being-single/
The Secret Tax on Being Single - Macleans.ca
More than 15 million Canadians are single. Why are we being charged for it?
macleans.ca
November 21, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Should universities serve as engines of social justice or spaces of independent inquiry? Can they be both? https://macleans.ca/longforms/the-battle-for-the-soul-of-the-university/
The Battle for the Soul of the University - Macleans.ca
A group of University of British Columbia professors say their administration is taking too many political stances and should commit to institutional neutrality. They’re going to court to prove it.
macleans.ca
November 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
As frustration in Western Canada deepens over decisions handed down from Ottawa, one writer says the country’s survival may depend on scattering the federal government far beyond the capital’s bubble. https://macleans.ca/politics/how-to-fix-western-alienation/
How to Fix Western Alienation - Macleans.ca
Ottawa feels out of touch. Spreading the federal government across the country would rebuild trust.
macleans.ca
November 21, 2025 at 12:23 PM
"The practice of selling primarily to the U.S. hasn’t been sustainable for a while, and it’s time to finally do something about it." https://macleans.ca/politics/the-lumber-tariffs-are-killing-my-logging-town/
The Lumber Tariffs Are Killing My Logging Town - Macleans.ca
I’m the mayor of a tiny industry town. Our sawmills are struggling and so are we.
macleans.ca
November 21, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Canada’s trade dealings with China often uncritically mirrored Washington’s moves. But now the U.S. has gone rogue, it might be the time for Canada to engage pragmatically with China. https://macleans.ca/politics/canada-china-relations/
Canada Needs a New China Strategy - Macleans.ca
We’ve copied U.S. policies for too long. Here’s what we should do instead.
macleans.ca
November 20, 2025 at 9:40 PM
As frustration in Western Canada deepens over decisions handed down from Ottawa, one writer says the country’s survival may depend on scattering the federal government far beyond the capital’s bubble. https://macleans.ca/politics/how-to-fix-western-alienation/
How to Fix Western Alienation - Macleans.ca
Ottawa feels out of touch. Spreading the federal government across the country would rebuild trust.
macleans.ca
November 20, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Should universities serve as engines of social justice or spaces of independent inquiry? Can they be both? https://macleans.ca/longforms/the-battle-for-the-soul-of-the-university/
The Battle for the Soul of the University - Macleans.ca
A group of University of British Columbia professors say their administration is taking too many political stances and should commit to institutional neutrality. They’re going to court to prove it.
macleans.ca
November 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Last summer he served a few months in prison. Now, he’s been pardoned by Donald Trump. Meet Changpeng Zhao, who soared to the top of our list after amassing $91 billion in wealth from cryptocurrency.

https://macleans.ca/longforms/the-rich-list/
The Rich List - Macleans.ca
There's a new billionaire topping our list this year. Here are Canada's 40 wealthiest people—and how they made their money.
macleans.ca
November 20, 2025 at 2:55 PM
How did working from home become just another perk to be negotiated for? https://macleans.ca/society/return-to-office-mandates-are-about-control/
Return-to-Office Mandates Are About Control - Macleans.ca
Companies are trying to kill remote work. It has nothing to do with productivity.
macleans.ca
November 19, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Canada’s trade dealings with China often uncritically mirrored Washington’s moves. But now the U.S. has gone rogue, it might be the time for Canada to engage pragmatically with China. https://macleans.ca/politics/canada-china-relations/
Canada Needs a New China Strategy - Macleans.ca
We’ve copied U.S. policies for too long. Here’s what we should do instead.
macleans.ca
November 19, 2025 at 6:40 PM
As frustration in Western Canada deepens over decisions handed down from Ottawa, one writer says the country’s survival may depend on scattering the federal government far beyond the capital’s bubble. https://macleans.ca/politics/how-to-fix-western-alienation/
How to Fix Western Alienation - Macleans.ca
Ottawa feels out of touch. Spreading the federal government across the country would rebuild trust.
macleans.ca
November 19, 2025 at 6:06 PM
UBC prof Andrew Irvine believes Canadian universities take too many political stances—and that they're abdicating their rightful role as free and open places of debate. He's taking his own employer to court to prove it. https://macleans.ca/longforms/the-battle-for-the-soul-of-the-university/
The Battle for the Soul of the University - Macleans.ca
A group of University of British Columbia professors say their administration is taking too many political stances and should commit to institutional neutrality. They’re going to court to prove it.
macleans.ca
November 19, 2025 at 4:52 PM
It's expensive to fly solo—and eat solo, and have fun solo. https://macleans.ca/economy/money-economy/the-secret-tax-on-being-single/
The Secret Tax on Being Single - Macleans.ca
More than 15 million Canadians are single. Why are we being charged for it?
macleans.ca
November 19, 2025 at 2:47 PM
How did working from home become just another perk to be negotiated for? https://macleans.ca/society/return-to-office-mandates-are-about-control/
Return-to-Office Mandates Are About Control - Macleans.ca
Companies are trying to kill remote work. It has nothing to do with productivity.
macleans.ca
November 19, 2025 at 12:58 AM
UBC prof Andrew Irvine believes Canadian universities take too many political stances—and that they're abdicating their rightful role as free and open places of debate. He's taking his own employer to court to prove it. https://macleans.ca/longforms/the-battle-for-the-soul-of-the-university/
The Battle for the Soul of the University - Macleans.ca
A group of University of British Columbia professors say their administration is taking too many political stances and should commit to institutional neutrality. They’re going to court to prove it.
macleans.ca
November 18, 2025 at 11:27 PM