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Updated January 21, 2025
Arts
The acclaimed film The Brutalist chronicles the relationship between a patron and an architect. Seeking explainers or histories of patronage of the arts or research-based explorations of issues around patronage portrayed in the film.
Deadline: ASAP
Business/Economy
We’re looking for an academic to weigh in on the Trump tariffs when/if he officially levies them against Canada.
Deadline: ASAP
Politics
Looking for a piece on Mark Carney. Does he have a hope of posing a serious challenge to Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives? Do any of the Liberal leader candidates? If so, why or why not? What does history tell us?
Deadline: ASAP
Doug Ford’s “Canada is Not For Sale” hat sold out immediately as he’s taken the most aggressive stance against Donald Trump’s threats against Canada. Is Ford going to run on Trump opposition in a provincial election expected to be called soon? If so, is that a brilliant political move or a mistake?
Deadline: ASAP
Looking for a story on the concept of a “world war.” What defines a world war, how do they begin, and are we currently in a world war? And how can global conflict be de-escalated?
Deadline: ASAP
Looking for articles assessing the impact of Justin Trudeau’s tenure as prime minister on Indigenous communities.
Deadline: ASAP
Health/Medicine
Norovirus: Looking for an explainer or FAQ about how Norovirus spreads, why it’s more common in winter, why (and where) cases are on the rise, symptoms, what you can do to prevent it and what to do if you or a loved one is affected.
Deadline: ASAP
Also looking for an explainer or FAQ about human metapneumovirus (HMPV), including what it is, where it is currently found, how it spreads, symptoms, differences from colds and flu, and why it is in the news.
Deadline: ASAP
Also interested in winter health issues, such as:
- Cold temperatures and respiratory issues
- Improving indoor air quality
- Impact of short days/lack of daylight/seasonal depression
Deadline: January-Early February
Updated January 16, 2025
Health/Medicine:
Norovirus: Looking for an explainer or FAQ about how Norovirus spreads, why it’s more common in winter, why (and where) cases are on the rise, symptoms, what you can do to prevent it and what to do if you or a loved one is affected.
Deadline: ASAP
Looking for an explainer or FAQ about human metapneumovirus (HMPV), including what it is, where it is currently found, how it spreads, symptoms, differences from colds and flu, and why it is in the news.
Deadline: ASAP
Interested in winter health issues, such as:
cold temperatures and respiratory issues
improving indoor air quality
impact of short days/lack of daylight/seasonal depression
Deadline: January
Updated January 14, 2025
Quarter Life: Series written for young people (20s-30s):
Valentine’s Day:
Looking for stories on how to know when a romantic relationship is not working/over. How to handle a break up well.
Deadline: ASAP
Racialized people and dating: how to navigate racism/discrimination when dating.
Deadline: ASAP
Culture + Society:
We are looking for articles on the impact of war and unrest on a country’s heritage and how artifacts end up on the black market and museums abroad.
Deadline: ASAP
Business/Economy:
Canada’s economy in 2025: Seeking an expert in macroeconomics to write a forward-looking analysis of Canada’s economy for the upcoming year. Topics could include inflation, cost of living, housing affordability etc. and insights into how individuals and businesses can prepare for the year ahead.
Deadline: ASAP
Starting a business in Canada: Looking for an expert to write a beginner’s guide for anyone who might be interested in starting a business in Canada. The piece should cover the essential steps, insights into overcoming common challenges, and practical research-backed tips for success.
Deadline: ASAP
Politics:
Looking for a story on the concept of a “world war”. What defines a world war, how do they begin, and are we currently in a world war? And how can global conflict be deescalated?
Deadline: ASAP
Looking for articles assessing the impact of Justin Trudeau’s tenure as prime minister on Indigenous communities.
Deadline: ASAP
Health/Medicine:
Norovirus: Looking for an explainer or FAQ about how Norovirus spreads, why it’s more common in winter, why (and where) cases are on the rise, symptoms, what you can do to prevent it and what to do if you or a loved one is affected.
Deadline: ASAP
Also looking for an explainer or FAQ about human metapneumovirus (HMPV), including what it is, where it is currently found, how it spreads, symptoms, differences from colds and flu, and why it is in the news.
Deadline: ASAP
Interested in winter health issues, such as:
cold temperatures and respiratory issues
improving indoor air quality
impact of short days/lack of daylight/seasonal depression
Deadline: January
Updated January 9, 2025
Energy + Environment:
With an unprecedented January wildfire event ravaging Los Angeles, I am looking for an explainer story on the wildfire season. What is a wildfire season, when is wildfire season in Canada, how is global warming affecting wildfire seasons, and should Canadians be bracing themselves for year-round wildfires?
Deadline: ASAP
Business/Economy:
Canada’s economy in 2025: Seeking an expert in macroeconomics to write a forward-looking analysis of Canada’s economy for the upcoming year. Topics could include inflation, cost of living, housing affordability etc. and insights into how individuals and businesses can prepare for the year ahead.
Deadline: ASAP
Starting a business in Canada: Looking for an expert to write a beginner’s guide for anyone who might be interested in starting a business in Canada. The piece should cover the essential steps, insights into overcoming common challenges, and practical research-backed tips for success.
Deadline: ASAP
Health/Medicine:
Looking for an explainer or FAQ about human metapneumovirus (HMPV), including what it is, where it is currently found, how it spreads, symptoms, differences from colds and flu, and why it is in the news.
Deadline: ASAP
Interested in winter health issues, such as:
cold temperatures and respiratory issues
improving indoor air quality
impact of short days/lack of daylight/seasonal depression
Deadline: January
Updated January 7, 2025
Valentine’s Day stories for Quarter Life: Series written for young people (20s-30s):
Looking for stories on how to know when a romantic relationship is not working/over. How to handle a break up well.
Deadline: ASAP
Racialized people and dating: how to navigate racism/discrimination when dating.
Deadline: ASAP
AI and the future of dating: Looking for pitches on how AI, like ChatGPT, is impacting dating and relationships — for better or for worse — and how young people can navigate these changes.
Deadline: ASAP
Culture + Society:
We are looking for articles on the impact of war and unrest on a country’s heritage and how artifacts end up on the black market and museums abroad.
Deadline: ASAP
Politics/Business:
Interprovincial trade story: With U.S. protectionism looming under a second Trump administration, would eliminating interprovincial trade barriers help Canada weather the potential storm?
Deadline: ASAP
Politics:
Looking for a story on the concept of a “world war”. What defines a world war, how do they begin, and are we currently in a world war? And how can global conflict be deescalated?
Deadline: ASAP
Ivory Coast is the latest African country to announce French troops will leave the country. We are looking for articles that explain the presence of French troops in African countries and why they are being made to leave now.
Deadline: ASAP
Looking for articles assessing the impact of Justin Trudeau’s tenure as prime minister on Indigenous communities.
Deadline: ASAP
Energy + Environment:
In light of the recent news on the resignation of Justin Trudeau, and with every indication pointing to the Conservatives framing the next Canadian general election as a “carbon tax election”, I am looking for a story on the role of climate initiatives in the upcoming election. How can progressive parties counter this messaging and will climate action survive Conservative rule?
Deadline: ASAP
Health/Medicine:
Looking for stories about winter health issues such as:
improving indoor air quality
impact of short days/lack of daylight/seasonal depression
avoiding isolation
Deadline: Early January
Politics/Business:
Interprovincial trade story: With U.S. protectionism looming under a potential second Trump administration, would eliminating interprovincial trade barriers help Canada weather the potential storm?
Deadline: ASAP
Quarter Life: Series written for young people (20s-30s):
Is it helpful to mourn environmental change and/or destruction? Is mourning the coming end of winter as we know it a distraction, or a helpful coping mechanism? Looking for a story on how people in their 20s and 30s can balance mournfulness and hope when thinking about environmental futures.
Deadline: Jan. 1, 2025
Health/Medicine:
New year stories: Doesn’t have to be “resolutions,” but looking for evidence-based stories about planning a healthy 2025 (fitness, nutrition, maintaining mental health, moving past holiday blues or holiday disappointments, or, conversely, maintaining the optimism and goodwill of the holidays throughout the year).
Also how to put plans in place that ensure health and wellness remain a priority over the winter or throughout the year.
Deadline: Early January
Interested in more general winter health issues as well, such as:
improving indoor air quality
impact of short days/lack of daylight/seasonal depression
avoiding isolation
Deadline: Early January