The Walrus

06/03/2026

For decades, whistleblowers warned the internet was becoming a tool for surveillance and monopoly power. Writer Cory Doctorow argues we adapted instead of resisting, and now countries like Canada may have no choice but to rethink digital sovereignty. https://thewalrus.ca/the-internet-has-become-too-american-to-trust/

06/03/2026

Death is increasingly being treated like a solvable problem. Influencers, start-ups, and researchers are betting on a future where aging can be slowed or reversed—but critics warn the movement is built as much on wealth, hype, and inequality as science. https://thewalrus.ca/my-generation-is-the-first-to-believe-that-aging-and-perhaps-dying-is-optional/

06/03/2026

What does Canadian citizenship guarantee a child?

When refugee claimants lose their cases, their Canadian-born children can face an impossible choice: leave Canada with their parents or lose them. Writer Jonathan R. Rose explores: https://thewalrus.ca/canadian-children-refugees-deportation/

06/03/2026

Generative AI may be making us faster, but research suggests it could also be weakening the very skills we need to think critically. AI strategist Sheldon Fernandez examines how tools like ChatGPT are reshaping memory, expertise, and judgment: https://thewalrus.ca/chatgpt-isnt-just-changing-how-we-work-its-harming-how-we-think/

06/02/2026

Rollie Pemberton didn’t connect with Lorde’s Melodrama at first, but it grew on him later. “Would I have even [...] put myself through the trouble of listening again if an account I trusted made a post implying how crappy it was right after it came out?” https://thewalrus.ca/music-metrics/

06/02/2026

Jasper, Alberta, lost a third of its buildings in the 2024 wildfire. But according to experts, the real surprise is that two-thirds survived. As climate change fuels more extreme fires, Jasper may represent a new and unsettling benchmark for success. https://thewalrus.ca/the-jasper-wildfire-produced-more-energy-than-a-nuclear-bomb/

06/02/2026

The US built major military bases across Newfoundland during the Second World War, bringing thousands of troops, jobs, and lasting political influence. As sovereignty concerns grow, debates about defence are resurfacing. https://thewalrus.ca/how-americas-friendly-invasion-of-newfoundland-and-labrador-could-turn-sour/

06/02/2026

What does it mean to be biologically younger than your actual age? Writer Alex Cyr explores the world of longevity testing, stem-cell banking, and anti-aging science—and the growing belief that aging itself can be delayed. https://thewalrus.ca/my-generation-is-the-first-to-believe-that-aging-and-perhaps-dying-is-optional/

06/02/2026

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06/02/2026

Newfoundland hosted nearly 100,000 American troops during the Second World War. As debates over Canadian sovereignty and US ambitions in Greenland intensify, writer Trevor Corkum explores why that history is shaping how many in the province see the future: https://thewalrus.ca/how-americas-friendly-invasion-of-newfoundland-and-labrador-could-turn-sour/