In December 2018, China’s government held @MichaelKovrig hostage for over a thousand days. What followed was hundreds of hours of interrogation, threats of life sentences, and the potential of death. Korvig was released; others were not so lucky.

“There is a notable droop to the once proudly waving Canadian elbow.”. As Trump escalates his trade war, Canada’s countermoves are falling flat. Journalist Paul Wells explores why our strategies may not be enough, and why there may be no satisfying way to respond.

Battle River—Crowfoot should be the definition of a “safe seat” for Pierre Poilievre. But planting a federal leader there amidst a surge in Alberta separatism may not be so simple in the long term. Writer @intothemelwoods explores:

From the moment he took office, Prime Minister Mark Carney made moves to show his commitment to Indigenous peoples. But less than five months into the job, he’s already blundered on his early promises, writes @_joyscm. Read the breakdown:

The Walrus is accepting applications for the @CIBC Digital Fellowship for Emerging Black Journalists until 11:59 p.m. ET tonight. This paid, 16-month role offers focused mentorship and skill development in digital journalism. #CdnMediaJobs

“People tell me, whenever they see me on TV, they know it’s bad,” @chanjaywah tells @cstarnino. As the leading policy expert at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Chan has become the face of crises that threaten the foundation of Canadian manufacturing.

Mark Carney calls it nation building. First Nations call it betrayal. Bill C-5 is Mark Carney’s plan to fast-track infrastructure and energy projects deemed “national interest.” But leaders warn it could ignite a new wave of Indigenous resistance.

Journalist James Wilt sees the Winnipeg Police Service as a case study that demonstrates a long-standing argument: policing doesn’t create safety but instead harms the people, communities, and conditions needed for real and lasting safety.

When animals thrive, we all do. On September 23, join us @MoveTheWorldCA presents The Walrus Talks The Power of Animals for an insightful evening exploring the ethical, environmental, and scientific impacts of animal welfare in Canada and worldwide.

Cinema is dying, and there are a number of culprits: superhero box office dominance, short-form videos eroding attention spans, streaming services hollowing out theatrical exhibition. But @mesneezing explores how old auteurs still have plenty to say.

Can Canada hold its ground in the face of Trump’s unpredictable trade tactics?.Journalist Paul Wells offers a sobering assessment of our faltering economic strategy, from ineffective counter-tariffs to hollow internal trade agreements.

Al and Cathy Stannard are just two of the locals getting creative with greenhouses, cold storage, and farming to help boost food security in the Yukon. But owning a farm in the North has its fair share of challenges. Journalist @rhrussell explores:

Attuning ourselves to the vibrations of the elderly might be a valuable skill for fans of cinema in 2025, says journalist @mesneezing. Directors like Scorsese and Cronenberg may be getting old but they’re producing some of their most revelatory work yet.

Why do we travel? To Transform Ourselves. In the latest Y We Travel installment from @TorontoPearson, @canadasairports, and The Walrus Lab, @authorwadedavis sets out to escape routine and unrest. On the open road, he found bliss and rebirth.

With only 2 to 4 percent of the Yukon’s food cultivated in the territory, The Walrus regional reporter @rhrussell says, “In recent years, the precarity of our supply has become more and more obvious.” She explores how a group of farmers is changing that.

Working at a diamond mine is a game of survival. “Some drive the road every season, returning like sailors to the sea; others travel it once,” writes Jeremy Thomas Gilmer, “drawn by the adventure and wages, retreat to Yellowknife, and quit on the spot.”

The problem with One Canadian Economy is that the second word seems to swamp the others. It’s, you know, a Canadian economy: poky, hidebound, haunted by hopes and wishes, innocent of effort.

The Yukon almost has a summer ritual in which the highways connecting the territory to southern Canada shut down due to wildfires or floods. Why is this a cause for concern? Nearly everything Yukoners eat is trucked in.

What’s the key to creating a whole new network of fans, friends, and fleeting joys? @Pacinthe says it’s getting a dog. Here she explores how in a city packed with harried strangers, someone with a dog is a green flag.

Don’t miss @MoveTheWorldCA presents The Walrus Talks The Power of Animals for an opportunity to engage with innovative thinkers and connect with a community that cares about creating a more compassionate world for all living beings. Join us in Toronto or online.

Why does it seem Mark Carney is in no hurry to respond to President Donald Trump’s latest sortie? “This is all deeply unsatisfying,” says journalist Paul Wells, “but it may be that there is no satisfying way to respond to Trump.”