Tomos Lewis
Starting a new term
Advertising guru David Rosenberg, who helped Justin Trudeau get elected, and journalist Rosemary Barton, who had a front-row seat, discuss Canada’s new political era and the notion of 'Brand Canada'.
Sikh and destroy
An ex-soldier and intelligence gatherer, Harjit Sajjan was new to parliament when appointed Canada’s minister of national defence. A year into the job, he discusses his significant challenges and shifting policies.
Get your skates on
Hockey offers young Canadians a chance at fame and fortune. Monocle visits Ontario to meet the junior players on the ice chasing more than just pucks: they’re chasing their dreams.
City slickers
How does Toronto, one of Canada's noblest urban hubs, compare to its sister city and rival, Chicago? We pitted citizens of both places head to head to find out.
Market forces
The Monocle Retail Survey returns, scouring the globe for the best new shops and smartest developers. This year’s review is designed to inspire and intrigue, from Buenos Aires to Seoul and beyond.
Montevideo: broad horizons
With its intriguing mix of grand colonial boulevards, art deco façades and buzzing plazas, Uruguay’s capital is emerging as a beacon of creativity and democracy in Latin America. Monocle’s Tomos Lewis and photographer Ana…
Grand plans
Running a city is a daunting task, whether hosting the Olympics or overhauling transport. So who would take it on? We meet seven mayors bearing the weight of a city on their shoulders.
Eat, don’t sleep
A culinary tour of stalls, stop-ins and restaurants best enjoyed during the small hours.
Go with the flow
For a more sedated on-board experience, search out these two North American rowboat makers.
Going native
Hawaiian food is about more than sticking a pineapple on a pizza and calling it fusion. At the Livestock Tavern it means home cooking in every sense.
