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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. thewalrus.ca/canadians-kill…

Families are taking a “data-driven” approach to the domestic enterprise. The logic is simple, writes @CocoShea: the software and practices that have kept workplaces running smoothly for years can just as easily be applied to “The Family Firm.” thewalrus.ca/can-office-too…

In his first for The Walrus, @MostafaAlasar unpacks how Meta’s news ban is destroying press freedom in Canada. This story was made possible by our partnership with @jhrnews, which showcases the work of internationally trained journalists in Canada. thewalrus.ca/if-you-think-w…

Some critics call supply management outdated, but when a crisis hits, it’s hard to argue with a system that keeps shelves stocked and farms afloat. Journalist Solarina Ho takes a closer look at Canada’s agricultural safety net: thewalrus.ca/egg-prices/

Pierre Poilievre’s grim messaging clashed with rising nationalism and Mark Carney’s hopeful vision for Canada’s future. “Suddenly, he was out of step with the moment,” writes @David_Moscrop, “falling in the polls like Icarus into the sparkling Aegean Sea.” thewalrus.ca/pierre-poiliev…

Canadian podcasts just got easier to find. 🔎🍁 Look for the leaf on the covers of The Walrus podcasts and get ready to enjoy homegrown stories from every corner of the country: thewalrus.ca/podcasts/

In June 2023, the Canadian government passed Bill C-18, the Online News Act, mandating that big tech companies pay media organizations fees to distribute their content. Google complied, but Meta refused to pay up. Journalist @MostafaAlasar examines the fallout:…

“I didn’t tell anyone that the refugee camp had taken over my waking life and animated my dream one,” writes @8vinhnguyen. “If I spoke my longing out loud, surely, all traces of the camp would disappear, including my fragmented memories.” thewalrus.ca/vietnam-war-re…

Efficiency is not only Nana Guenther’s love language, it’s her profession. Balancing an accounting career and two toddlers, she realized her domestic life was in need of her professional expertise. It was time, she says, to “operationalize her home life.” thewalrus.ca/can-office-too…

The Walrus is currently accepting applications for the @CIBC Digital Fellowship for Emerging Black Journalists. This paid, 16-month role offers focused mentorship and skill development in digital journalism. Apply by Friday, August 8. #CdnMediaJobs thewalrus.ca/about/careers/

When @MostafaAlasar, @jhrnews and The Walrus contributing writer, moved to Canada from Egypt in 2024, he was shocked to discover that he couldn’t access news on Meta. He was no stranger to government censorship, but this felt different. thewalrus.ca/if-you-think-w…

Inside the latest edition of The Walrus Reads: breakups, bike lanes, and sunshine. linkedin.com/pulse/breakups…

HEMA, or Historical European Martial Arts, is a martial art with no living masters. Its practitioners are scholars as much as fighters, reviving lost techniques one page—and one duel—at a time. thewalrus.ca/i-never-cared-…

In this conversation, Subterrane author Valérie Bah—winner of the 2025 Amazon Canada First Novel Award—talks about art, community and making space to create in a world that prioritizes profit over care: thewalrus.ca/afna-winner-va…

Research shows that marriage, in its current incarnation, isn’t working. Modern domestic life is taking a toll on all kinds of couples, but where sociologists see a problem, Silicon Valley sees an opportunity. Enter: FamTech. thewalrus.ca/can-office-too…

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When author @8vinhnguyen decided to travel to Thailand to find his former refugee camp, the trip slowly took on a mythic quality. The journey became one that would carry both the weight of his past and his ability to continue living in the present. thewalrus.ca/vietnam-war-re…

Slack channels. Trello boards. Interactive spreadsheets. In 2025, these tools aren’t just for meeting business goals—they’re also what couples use to achieve #relationshipgoals. @CocoShea takes a deep dive into the “HR-ification” of domestic life: thewalrus.ca/can-office-too…

Looking for something to do this weekend? The new crossword from The Walrus Games is up. Tell us how you did. thewalrus.ca/games/

When it comes to combating health information, @CaulfieldTim is blunt: “We don’t have to let the lies take over.” But doing so will require coordinated action from researchers, educators, and social media platforms before it’s too late. thewalrus.ca/before-you-sha…