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: Federalists, unite! Quickly! 6 February 2026 | 5:06 pm
2. Peter Menzies: Canadian pride will swell during the Olympics, but then the Games will end 6 February 2026 | 9:08 am
3. Scott Stinson: The IOC really doesn't like politics at the Olympics. Good luck with that in Milan 5 February 2026 | 9:02 am
4. Stéphane Dion: The secession process is dangerous 4 February 2026 | 10:49 am
5. On The Line with Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee, commander of the Royal Canadian Navy 3 February 2026 | 6:30 pm
6. Jen Gerson: Poilievre will be proven right, eventually 3 February 2026 | 10:42 am
7. Dispatch from the Front Lines: Toronto's ghost train emerges from pit of mysterious silence 1 February 2026 | 10:04 pm
8. The Line Podcast: Danielle Smith needs to make her choice 30 January 2026 | 5:00 pm
9. Allan Stratton: It's time to consider the worst-case American scenarios 30 January 2026 | 9:09 am
10. Matt Gurney: If the CPC is now figuring out their Trump answer, better late than never 29 January 2026 | 9:01 am