The Line

We are a collection of Canadian newspaper and magazine writers creating an outlet for engaging, irreverent writing. We’re not culture warriors. We’re not partisan. But we are tired of institutional cultures enforcing a state of stifling conformity.

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1. The Line Podcast: Carney gets a pipeline deal. Now let's build the damn thing 3 July 2026 | 5:30 pm
2. Jen Gerson: Kill supply management. Everybody wins. 2 July 2026 | 11:59 am
3. Andrew Potter: Bring a bigger flag 1 July 2026 | 9:00 am
4. On The Line: On the frontlines of emergency health care in Canada 30 June 2026 | 6:30 pm
5. Dr. James Wiedrick: I'm an ER physician, and Canada's health-care system is critically ill 30 June 2026 | 10:12 am
6. Rob Breakenridge: Must we turn health care into another Alberta-Ottawa fight? 29 June 2026 | 9:56 am
7. Dispatch from the Front Lines: The house is being rebuilt. Hallelujah. 28 June 2026 | 5:37 pm
8. The Line Podcast: Carney makes the easy call to fix our most symbolic national disgrace 26 June 2026 | 5:36 pm
9. Aftab Ahmed: What the World Cup reminds Canada about itself 26 June 2026 | 10:53 am
10. Andrew MacDougall: If we want to keep kids safe online, adults must prove their age 25 June 2026 | 10:08 am