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EDITOR’S NOTE • IN THIS ISSUE OF MACLEAN’S

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COMMENTS • READERS WEIGH IN

Martin Kon, a leader at the Toronto-based AI startup Cohere, wants you to give chatbots a chance

Growing Older, Right At Home • Funding services in naturally occurring retirement communities, also known as NORCs, can help Canada’s seniors thrive as they age in place

Tundra Ties • Labrador’s striking new cultural centre is a place for local Inuit to gather and celebrate their history

The Gen Z Revolt • Young Canadians like me are fighting for saner, happier, healthier 9-to-5 lives. What we achieve could transform work for everyone.

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WHAT LIES BENEATH • Newfoundland’s next offshore oil megaproject is either a salvation, a betrayal or the future of Canadian oil. It might be all three.

The Grifter Guardian • How Kelowna social worker Robert Riley Saunders faked his credentials, charmed his bosses and stole $460,000 earmarked for the vulnerable kids in his care

The Explorer • ALEXANDER HENDERSON emigrated from Scotland to Quebec in 1855. He spent decades photographing the province’s dazzling landscapes and burgeoning cities. And his work was almost lost forever.

THE WINNIPEG CHRONICLES • Scoping out the best spots for food, drink and art in Manitoba’s vibrant cultural hub

Where to Stay • At Winnipeg’s hotels, you’ll find rest, relaxation and a glimpse of the city’s past

Happening This Month

SWISH CHALET • Surrounded by a lush forest and sublime trails, this micro-home is an escapist fantasy

BASIC INSTINCTS • Yellowjackets generated buzz for its gut-churning depiction of a high school girls’ soccer team whose plane crashes in the wilderness. At its core is a chilling question: how far would you go to survive?

How to Optimize the $1 Billion Investment in a Rare Drug Strategy • An effective rare disease drug strategy for Canada will require infrastructure and research investments, alternative managed access pathways, and more.

The Clock is Ticking for Ottawa to Deliver on Its Rare Disease Strategy • Canada desperately needs a rare disease strategy that’ll enable better patient care and access to treatment for those living with rare diseases.

Improving Canadian Rare Disease Patients' Access to Treatment • Bayshore Specialty Rx is on a mission to help rare disease patients across Canada gain access to the treatments they need.

Science Brings Hope to People Living with Diseases with Limited Treatments • Incyte believes that every challenge is the chance for a breakthrough.

Boosting Awareness of This Rare Genetic Condition Can Save Lives • Increasing awareness of hypophosphatasia is essential for supporting Canadians living with this rare condition, along with their caregivers and doctors.

Early Treatment Redefines Quality of Life for Those with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) • The SMA journey is a lifelong marathon, and sustained treatment is vital for overcoming its peaks and valleys.

CULTURE

“I wish I could have continued my nursing career. I just don’t have any fight left in me.” • I was a nurse for 10 years in Scotland. Why couldn’t I get certified in Canada?