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As Donald Trump undermines NATO, what can Canada do?

Terry Glavin: A new analysis says Canada should keep its troops in Latvia, but the unraveling of the transatlantic relationship poses a momentous challenge

World

Trudeau at the UN—follow Mandela’s example

As the PM pushes for a seat on the UN Security Council, he spoke at the Nelson Mandela Peace Summit: ‘Canada will always stand tall for democracy.’

Society

What is hemp and why was it already legal?

In 1998, the feds began to allow processing, harvesting and selling hemp—under a restrictive protocol

CANADA

The aftermath of the Ottawa-Gatineau tornado

Power could be out in the nation’s capital for days after a powerful storm tore through the area. ‘It looked like something you’d see in a movie.’

MARIJUANA FAQ

Can I use pot if I’m pregnant?

Research on pot use during pregnancy is still largely inconclusive, though many organizations warn against it, just like alcohol and cigarettes.

News

‘I say it is in our best interests to make these people welcome’

Letters to the Editor, Sept. 20, 2018: Maclean’s readers weigh in on asylum seekers, the slow death of rural Canada and why America needs to be invaded

MARIJUANA FAQ

Does marijuana affect sexual performance or fertility?

Scientific studies on both animals and humans show marijuana linked to erectile dysfunction. But just like with alcohol, dosage is usually key.

MARIJUANA FAQ

How bad is smoking pot for my lungs?

Unlike cigarettes, there is no proven link between marijuana smoking and lung cancer—though research to date is far from in-depth

Politics

Hold the constitutional crisis, we have a plowing match to run

Ontario’s quaint tradition has never seemed more detached from the crass reality of its politics

MARIJUANA FAQ

How will marijuana legalization change the U.S. border for Canadians?

For thousands of Canadians who will be joining the legalized cannabis industry, crossing the border is about to get more harrowing

Longreads

‘I am mine’: This is what Alzheimer’s is like at 41

Three years ago, Jo and his wife Robin shared their story: he had early-onset Alzheimer’s. Now, as it continues its swift, relentless assault on Jo, Robin navigates the unthinkable

Marijuana FAQ

What are the mental health risks of marijuana use?

The science isn’t conclusive, but there is a general consensus—and the government’s legalization efforts have come with support for mental health education and addiction treatment

The Editorial

Dear Canadian voters: it’s time to get in the game

Maclean’s Editorial: Canada’s next federal campaign ends Oct. 21, 2019. But a few weeks of attention every four years is no longer enough: the time to be informed and engaged is now

Politics

Legally speaking, how far can Doug Ford go?

The constitutional checks on a premier’s power are used even less often than the notwithstanding clause

Society

With its patchwork of half-baked, absurd laws, Canada isn’t ready for legal weed

Canada is about to usher in the era of legal marijuana with laws and rules that contradict other ones elsewhere in the country—or even just across a bridge. Did it have to be like this?

The Magazine

Lest we forget: Presenting our Remembrance Day special commemorative issue

Each of the more than 66,000 issues commemorates one of Canada’s fallen soldiers in the First World War. Starting Oct. 4, you can find it on newsstands across Canada—and online while supplies last.

Canada

Calgary’s ‘May As Well’ Olympic bid—modest ambition that still costs billions

Jason Markusoff: The value proposition being sold here is not an Olympics that builds new things. So what exactly does Calgary expect to get?