A recent poll shows more young Canadians identify as religious than older Canadians. Experts say there are reasons for this
Author Archives: Meagan Gillmore
Meagan Gillmore is an Ottawa-based reporter with a decade of journalism experience. Meagan got her start as a general assignment reporter at The Yukon News. She has freelanced for the CBC, The Toronto Star, Broadview, Chatelaine, Toronto Life and The Walrus and contributed reporting to Accessible Media Inc. since 2016. She has been nominated for a Digital Publishing Award and a National
Magazine Award and is a recipient of the Corcoran Award. She holds a master of journalism degree from Carleton University.
Distance caregivers’ conundrum
A new study reveals how far adult Canadians live from their parents — and highlights the unique challenges distance caregivers face
Oh! Christmas tree!: Christmas tree farmers adapt to warmer climate
Canadian Christmas tree farmers are worried some of their tree species won’t survive a warmer climate. Here’s how they — and the trees — are adapting
‘An invisible category’: What single fathers need
Single fathers lack the supports available to single mothers, sources say — and this gap hurts everyone
Educators warn about Canada’s loss of religious literacy
Quebec’s aversion to religion is well known. But experts say the lack of religious education is Canada-wide — and damages our country’s future
How culture shapes volunteerism in Canada
New data suggest race and immigration status shape who volunteers in Canada — and how
Why I’m proud to be part of the Canadian Affairs newsroom
I love producing stories that help Canadians think deeply about the issues that matter to our future
MAID increases — Ottawa holds firm
‘MAID is no longer this exceptional procedure to facilitate the dying process,’ says expert in wake of Health Canada’s latest MAID report
In conversation with Ross Douthat
The New York Times columnist on religion’s role in public life, engaging with controversial figures, and navigating secular and religious worlds
Expert MAID recommendations look unlikely to inform policy
An expert committee has recommended medical bodies consider its reports when making MAID policy. It’s unclear that they will
