The Reading Room
January 2026
Recounts the history of three generations of a Saskatchewan Ukrainian immigrant family on their prairie homestead, exploring themes of hope and perseverance as they navigate historical events and personal challenges to maintain their farm.
Analyzes the evolution of Canada's relationship with UNDRIP, from initial opposition to current implementation efforts. Explores the legal, political, and constitutional dimensions of integrating UNDRIP into Canadian law, highlighting both opportunities and challenges.
Surveillance, censorship, and big data are argued to threaten democracy with "chilling effects" and a new "conformity theory". Penney draws from law and social science, asserting that surveillance leads to self-censorship, thereby eroding freedom.
Nestle discusses how multinational conglomerates and their lobbying efforts impact global food choices. She advocates for mindful and ethical eating, covering nutrition, food safety, and modern food trends like plant-based dairy and cannabis products.
Argues that Canada is underperforming due to systemic failures in the federal government's decision-making and operational structure. A new blueprint is proposed to reshape the government and restore accountability and a culture of excellence.
Childhood has become a profitable commodity in the data economy, exposing children to risks of exploitation and control. O’Brien advocates for questioning the technocratic system that views harm to children as unavoidable.
Tesla navigated a decade-long conflict with American car dealerships beginning in 2013, using a direct-to-consumer sales strategy. This allowed Tesla to establish a national presence without utilizing traditional franchise laws or independent dealerships.
A foundational guide to understanding structural oppression—including racism, sexism, and heterosexism—and the evolving role of allies in dismantling these systems.
Through the perspectives of key Canadian figures—diplomats, scientists, NGO leaders, journalists, and policymakers—this book offers a rare, behind-the-scenes perspective on the triumphs, setbacks, and turning points that have defined the COPs.
Diverse experts discuss the roots of divisive thinking, providing practical, evidence-based strategies for confronting hatred, offering a hopeful, actionable guide for building a more just world through clearer thinking in schools, workplaces, and beyond.
Explores how creative workers use the content-generation skills and promotional strategies pioneered by influencers to compete for visibility online, including self-branding and optimizing content for opaque algorithms.
Argues that modern employment law reflects centuries-old master-servant principles: the right to control and govern and the duty of support. Insightful for attorneys, advocates, and anyone who's worked a terrible job.
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