Best Canadian Essays 2026

"A superb collection of national thinkers, crackling with insight on the issues of the age."--Chatelaine Selected and introduced by Brian Bethune, the 2026 edition of Best Canadian Essays provides a unique perspective on what constitutes the best Canadian nonfiction writing published in the last year, offering poignant and clear-eyed insights into the diverse--sometimes underexplored--aspects of our society and ourselves. Hollie Adams * Peter Babiak * Chris Banks * Ronna Bloom * Andreae Callanan * Kelsey Gilchrist * Cynthia Gralla * Basma Kavanagh * Mark Kingwell * Kyo Maclear * Stephen Marche * Shane Neilson * Ian Roy * Darryl Whetter