CANADALAND How the New York Times Shapes Canada's Image
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Jan 5, 2026 
Matina Stevis-Gridneff, the New York Times Canada Bureau Chief, brings her unique international perspective on Canadian stories. She discusses the fascinating dynamic between Canada and the NYT, noting the paper's influence despite its American roots. Matina highlights the challenges of reporting from Canada and the importance of depicting local narratives for a global audience. She also explores Canadian nationalism, the country's underachievement, and how it positions itself amid U.S. instability. Her insights reveal the complexities of Canada's identity in the eyes of the international media.
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Times As A Global Paper For Canada
- Matina Stevis-Gridneff says the New York Times is effectively a global paper with a growing Canadian readership.
- She argues the Times can add value to Canada's news ecosystem without replacing Canadian outlets.
Career Foreign Correspondent Arrival
- Matina describes her background as Brussels Bureau Chief before moving to Canada and being the first non-Anglo in the post.
- She frames herself as a career foreign correspondent bringing outsider perspective to Canadian coverage.
Opioid Crisis Stood Out To Outsider
- Matina found familiar Commonwealth and American references but was struck by visible opioid-related drug problems in Toronto.
- She contrasts Canada's opioid crisis with different drug patterns she observed in Europe and elsewhere.