The Reading Room
March 2026
Focusing primarily on Canada, the author examines how historical negative myths about Indigenous Peoples were promoted by explorers and settlers to justify settler colonialism, and how these myths have evolved into modern conflicts.
Covering 40 years of Canada-China relations, these essays chronicle Canada's failed attempts to shape China through diplomacy and commerce, arguing that this approach allowed China to reshape Canada, emerging as a dominant authoritarian power.
Burnout is a common state of chronic exhaustion that impacts physical, mental, and emotional well-being. To combat this condition, Grossman offers a framework designed to help individuals recover their energy and sense of purpose.
Argues that political polarization stems from a rural-urban divide that has evolved over five decades, turning politics into an "us" versus "them" battle where geographic location shapes political identity.
A non-traditional exploration of Canadian history that focuses on twenty diverse individuals rather than just famous political figures like Champlain or Macdonald. The key themes are diverse perspectives, interwoven narratives, and challenging traditional history.
Illustrates through personal accounts how individuals are finding companionship with AI, suggesting that the blurring lines between humans and machines are changing the nature of relationships in profound ways.
Fully updated version comes thirty-six years after the first edition helped millions of Canadians to manage their money wisely. Combines common sense with a set of practical, easy-to-implement guidelines for practical fiscal management.
Posits that memory is not a static record, but rather a fluid "negotiation with the past". Draws from several neuroscientific disciplines to explain how memories are distorted, consolidated—and even authored by others.
A provocative warning about the risks of isolationism and an examination of the intricate web of interdependence that has come to bind nations together, told through the stories of globally traded commodities.
Addresses the unique challenges of leading while racialized—especially in politically volatile times—and provides a strategic roadmap to help BIPOC leaders move beyond mere "survival" in corporate and activist spaces toward genuine "thriving."
Traces the declining relevance of the CBC and advocates for a broadcaster that transcends its recent past and rebuilds as a unifying force, championing curiosity, dialogue, and a pluralistic Canadian identity.
Lisa Banfield, partner of Canada’s deadliest mass shooter, details her experiences surviving 19 years of domestic abuse, and exposes failures in how society sees, supports, and judges survivors of domestic abuse.
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