"A superb collection of national thinkers, crackling with insight on the issues of the age."--Chatelaine

Selected and introduced by Brian Bethune, Best Canadian Essays 2026 provides a unique perspective on what constitutes the best Canadian nonfiction writing published in the previous year. Featuring topics of motherhood and the choice to be child-free, climate change, catfishing, addiction and mental health, these fourteen essays offer poignant and clear-eyed insights into the diverse--sometimes underexplored--aspects of our society and ourselves.

Featuring:

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