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The Walrus Gala is back and puts the "fun" in fundraising! We're thrilled to be able to host a top roster of sponsors and special guests on May 14, at the stunning Ricarda's Atrium in downtown Toronto, all in support of independent Canadian journalism and ideas. We'd also like to extend a heartfelt thanks to our returning Co-Chairs, Jennifer Longhurst and Zai Mamdani. Now is the time to show your support for independent, Canadian-made journalism. Visit thewalrus.ca/gala for all the details, and be in touch with us to secure your sponsorship or tickets. See you there! 🎉

Who’s afraid of NEETs? Journalist Nathan Abraha examines the existential and emotional pressures of the so-called “slacker” generation: https://lnkd.in/guBe28MX

“I want quotes that land somewhere between a welcome mat and a crooked, come-hither finger—to tempt the reader but also to reassure them that they’ll be taken care of.” Tajja Isen on choosing the perfect epigraphs for her book: https://lnkd.in/gYi2fiwW

For writers Stephane Leman-Langlois, Aurelie Campana, and Samuel Tanner, Canada’s public controversies have reignited the far right’s classic themes like economic hardship, identity, immigration, social order and security, giving extremism new ground to thrive. https://lnkd.in/gZva69h7

18,000 exhibits, 100,000 pages of expert reports, and one judge requiring emergency care. Author Adam Dodek details the many people and practices that precipitated the twenty-year saga of the Castor Holdings case: https://lnkd.in/gSycbS5b

100 years after the Canadian Copyright Act was introduced, can it keep up with AI? On the latest episode of Canadian Time Machine, explore its history, evolution, and future challenges with author @Heather O'Neill and copyright expert Myra Tawfik. 🎧 Listen: https://lnkd.in/e3ZehRWj

How can Canada build a more self-reliant and resilient economy that aligns with our principles and stands strong against external threats? “There are no concrete answers yet,” writes Renée Sylvestre-Williams. “But we have to decide what we’re doing and how to maintain it as Donald Trump flips and flops.”

The challenges the health care system will face in the wake of tariffs levied against Canada by the US might not be immediately recognizable to people outside the industry, but worries about additional expenses and supply chain efficiency abound. https://lnkd.in/gGaE8Hs4

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