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When Anastasia Boldiref reported her stalker, police dismissed her terror by asking her to consider what she was wearing. Journalist Sheima Benembarek examines what justice looks like for victims in the gap between the law and lived experience: thewalrus.ca/why-dont-we-take...
A photo of the feet of two people walking at night, with text that reads “Why don’t we take stalking more seriously?”
November 26, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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For @cstarnino.bsky.social, @nickhunebrown.bsky.social's investigation into phantom writer “Victoria Goldiee” is the must-read piece of this closing year. The pair chat about what the Goldiee-ization of journalism signals for the industry: thewalrus.ca/the-phantom-writ...
On the left: a white profile silhouette of a woman behind pixelated glass. On the right: text that reads: “The phantom writer who fooled the internet. The bot-assisted fake journalism of “Victoria Goldiee” and why editors should be very worried”
November 26, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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This episode marks 25 years since Canada formally recognized same-sex couples under federal law. Hear writer and performer
Steen Starr and former MP Libby Davies reflect on the debates that shaped this milestone and the freedoms that came from it. 🎧 Listen: lnkfi.re/canadian-tim...
November 26, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Join us online for Belonging Forum presents The Walrus Talks at Home: Aging and Belonging, a conversation that invites us to rethink what it means to belong at every stage of life. www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-walru...
November 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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After former MP Chris Alexander's explosive accusations against reporter David Pugliese were debunked by experts, the media simply moved on. In his latest editor's letter, @cstarnino.bsky.social considers why journalists left the case's tough questions untouched: thewalrus.ca/was-chris-alexan...
On the left: an illustration of two people; one has a rule book as a head, the other is looking at the first over another large book. On the right: text that reads “Was Chris Alexander fed false intel about a so-called Russian asset? Journalists still need to challenge government leaks and official statements or no one will.”
November 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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As Canada's Communications Security Establishment prepares to turn eighty, its role is more central than ever. In this new Q&A, Wesley Wark speaks with CSE chief Caroline Xavier about the agency's legacy and twenty-first century challenges: thewalrus.ca/canada-fighting-...
On the left: a photo of a string of binary code. There is a red skull and crossbones in place of one digit near the centre. On the right: text that reads “Canada is facing ‘billions’ of attacks a day, cyber agency says. In an exclusive interview, CSE chief Caroline Xavier warns adversaries are growing faster, smarter, and more aggressive”
November 26, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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What does upholding one's sovereignty look like when your biggest trading partner is sliding toward autocracy? Canada must decide where its red lines are—and whether endless concessions to Donald Trump are worth the cost. Writer @davidmoscrop.com explores: thewalrus.ca/carney-promised-...
On the left: a grayscale photo of Canadian prime minister Mark Carney and US president Donald Trump shaking hands. A red line separates them down the middle of the image. On the right: text that reads “Carney promised defiance. All we’re getting is deference. How far are we willing to go to preserve our relationship with the US?”
November 25, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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Author Plum Johnson knows that the history of fairy tales is hard to pin down, but she likes to think they originated with women. "They probably hoped to warn us . . . and I should have paid closer attention," Johnson writes. thewalrus.ca/i-was-raised-on-...
On the left: an illustration of a sleeping princess in a pink dress holding a rose on her chest. A knight in armour stands over her. On the right: text that reads “I was raised on fairy tales. No wonder my love life was chaos. I think about all the messages we got: be a good girl, stay on the path, wait to be rescued. Were we groomed?”
November 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Today marks the start of the 16 Days of Action Against Gender-Based Violence. This feature from The Walrus Lab looks at why Aura Freedom is placing bright pink doors around Toronto and calling for femicide to be recognized as a national crisis.
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Why Aura Freedom International is bringing pink doors to Toronto City Hall and issuing an urgent call to action on femicide
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November 25, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Dr. Sarah Burch at University of Waterloo shares how our world-class unviersities are helping Canada meet the challenges of a changing climate.

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November 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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It may seem disturbing for any Canadian-linked entity to be involved in the operations of a place like Alligator Alcatraz, but it isn't illegal. For Aidan Gilchrist-Blackwood of the Canadian Network on Corporate Accountability, this is part of a bigger problem. thewalrus.ca/the-overlooked-c...
On the left: a photo of US president Donald Trump standing near a large chainlink cell furnished with bunk beds. On the right: text that reads “The overlooked Canadian role in Trump’s migrant crackdown. Experts say subsidiaries are operating abroad with little accountability.”
November 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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“Tonight’s the night you’re going to die.”

This is what Collette Martin’s ex told her before he stabbed her thirty-seven times. Martin's case is an extreme outcome of a behaviour society often treats as harmless: stalking. Sheima Benembarek investigates: thewalrus.ca/why-dont-we-take...
A photo of the feet of two people walking at night, with text that reads “Why don’t we take stalking more seriously?”
November 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Dr. Catalina Lopez-Correa brings an international perspective on how genomics can strengthen health systems, industries and communities.

Join us at Universities Canada presents The Walrus Talks Innovation Nation: WalrusTalksInnovationNation.e...

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November 24, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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“Canada was never going to quit the US overnight or outright, and that wasn’t [Mark] Carney’s promise,” writes @davidmoscrop.com. “But our defiant posture raises questions about just how far we’re willing to go along to get along.” thewalrus.ca/carney-promised-...
On the left: a grayscale photo of Canadian prime minister Mark Carney and US president Donald Trump shaking hands. A red line separates them down the middle of the image. On the right: text that reads “Carney promised defiance. All we’re getting is deference. How far are we willing to go to preserve our relationship with the US?”
November 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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New work from The Walrus Lab in partnership with Rogers highlights how U.S. streaming giants are making it harder for Canadian broadcasters to keep homegrown stories on the air. Outdated rules give them an unfair edge as industry leaders call for change.

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Why Canadian communications companies need a level playing field against U.S. streaming giants
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November 24, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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November 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Fairy tale romances are embedded in our psyche. Here, author and artist Plum Johnson explores how being raised by a feminist still didn't stop her from seeking a prince. thewalrus.ca/i-was-raised-on-...
On the left: an illustration of a sleeping princess in a pink dress holding a rose on her chest. A knight in armour stands over her. On the right: text that reads “I was raised on fairy tales. No wonder my love life was chaos. I think about all the messages we got: be a good girl, stay on the path, wait to be rescued. Were we groomed?”
November 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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How does research help communities make better decisions?

Find out at Universities Canada presents The Walrus Talks Innovation Nation, where Dr. André Blais share his insights.

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November 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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How did a Canadian-affiliated company get tied to one of the most controversial migrant facilities in the US? Meghan Davidson Ladly details how IRG Global Emergency Management secured millions in contracts for Alligator Alcatraz—and the resulting scrutiny: thewalrus.ca/the-overlooked-c...
On the left: a photo of US president Donald Trump standing near a large chainlink cell furnished with bunk beds. On the right: text that reads “The overlooked Canadian role in Trump’s migrant crackdown. Experts say subsidiaries are operating abroad with little accountability.”
November 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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At Universities Canada presents The Walrus Talks Innovation Nation, Dr. Kyle Bobiwash invites us to look at the connections between people, place and ecosystems through a new lens.

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November 22, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Protecting Canada’s sovereignty takes more than a modern military; it also requires a well-thought-out foreign policy and effective diplomacy. And though the public may not know it, Canada has a strong history of pivotal diplomatic intervention. thewalrus.ca/sovereignty-isnt...
On the left: an image of a parliamentary building. The tower of the building is replaced with a Jenga tower with a hand pulling out a block. On the right: text that reads “Sovereignty isn’t just about military strength. Weak alliances, shaky diplomacy, and intelligence missteps are eroding Canada’s international standing.”
November 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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November 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Why do we keep falling for fairy tales?

From “Cinderella” to “Rapunzel,” these stories shape our romantic lives. Writer Plum Johnson considers how they fuel our fantasies into adulthood—even when we know they're not true. thewalrus.ca/i-was-raised-on-...
On the left: an illustration of a sleeping princess in a pink dress holding a rose on her chest. A knight in armour stands over her. On the right: text that reads “I was raised on fairy tales. No wonder my love life was chaos. I think about all the messages we got: be a good girl, stay on the path, wait to be rescued. Were we groomed?”
November 22, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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At Universities Canada presents The Walrus Talks Innovation Nation, Dr. Gina Ogilvie shares insights on how research in women’s health can strengthen care for people across Canada.

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November 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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From the desk of The Walrus editor-in-chief: @cstarnino.bsky.social shares some insight into how we balance analytics with instinct, and why we continue to champion stories that defy the numbers: thewalrus.ca/publishing-cant-...
On the left: an illustration of four pairs of glasses in a square with a man standing in the middle of them. On the right: text that reads “Publishing can’t quit its obsession with buzzy stories. Too quickly stigmatizing stories that don’t net a lot of clicks lowers the tolerance for risk and failure."
November 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM