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Maclean's Magazine - June 2025

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In this issue

20 Reasons to Eat Canadian Right Now
We’ve got orchard picnics, a gourmet tea service, sacramental pastrami, rare Arctic pleasures and the single best view in Canada.

Does Forced Rehab Work?
For years, harm reduction has been Canada’s solution to the escalating opioid crisis. Exasperated governments and families are now wondering if there’s a place for involuntary treatment.
BY ANTHONY MILTON

Living With My Ex
In the space of two weeks, my wife came out as gay and told me she was pregnant. What could have been the end of our family turned into a new beginning.
BY RICHARD KELLY KEMICK

THE INTERVIEW

Want a faster, stronger, richer Canada? Daniel Debow, Build Canada mastermind, has some ideas for how to get there.

10+ mins

Have a Staycation Summer

One of the more economically powerful ways to buy Canadian is to spend this vacation season exploring our own backyard

4 mins

Shop Local

The St. Lawrence Market North building is a fresh, futuristic new home for Toronto's favourite weekend-stroll destination

2 mins

A Heart-to-Heart With a Pioneer in Cardiac Surgery

Exploring the prolific work of Dr. Tirone David—a down-to-earth, solution-driven cardiac surgeon

4 mins

It's Time for Canada's Brain Gain

Trump's America is sabotaging its reputation as a beacon for researchers, scientists and academics. We should seize the moment.

5 mins

20 Reasons to Eat Canadian Right Now

The current froth of northern nationalism has Canadians staying put this summer—and planning trips to domestic dining destinations. Luckily, Canadian cuisine has never been more exciting. Where else can you find the world’s fanciest pastrami? A secret six-seat sushi counter hidden in another restaurant? An Inuit chef preparing crave-worthy grilled narwhal? We canvassed the country to find epic restaurant experiences, brilliant chefs and must-try dishes to make this summer the most delicious one ever. There’s never been a better time to put your money where your patriotism is.

10+ mins

The Fight Over Forced Rehab

Canada's nightmarish opioid crisis has renewed calls for involuntary drug treatment. Does the government have a right to force users to get help?

10+ mins

Living with My Ex

In the space of two weeks, my wife came out as gay and told me she was pregnant. What could have been the end of our family turned into a new beginning.

10+ mins

What's All the Fuss About Microcredentials?

These short courses offer much-needed skills in a growing job market

2 mins

Careers to Watch

A comprehensive breakdown of industries on the rise and the roles within them

2 mins

ENGINEERING THE FUTURE

How UNB's master of engineering leadership in design innovation prepares graduates for the jobs of tomorrow

3 mins

How Colleges and Universities Are Innovating for the Future

Canadian schools are teaching students to become creative problem-solvers through programs and initiatives that focus on technology, entrepreneurship, research and social impact