Canadian Medical Association Journal, , "Jordan's principle, governments' paralysis."Noni MacDonald MDMSc, Senior Editor, Public Health; Amir Attaran LLB PhD, CMAJ Editorial-Writing Team Member.
MacDonald and Attaran teamed up on a forceful editorial to denounce provincial/federal squabbling of the worst kind: petty bickering about which is responsible for funding the care required by an aboriginal child, squabbling that ultimately leads to a child's death, far from family and community. The writers endorse what is called Jordan's Principle, which declares the medical needs of First Nations children come first, bureaucratic considerations second. The authors further recommend that if governments ignore that principle, they should be sued.

HighwaySTAR Magazine, "The selfish and the selfless"Jim Park, Editor.
In this editorial/eulogy, Park imagines what would have been David Virgoe's last thoughts in the seconds before that horrific accident on highway 400, June 18, 2007. David Virgoe was a trucker heading north on 400 when his truck was clipped by one of three street racers. The chain of events forced him to choose between self-preservation and self sacrifice; he steered his truck toward the ditch to the right where it would cause the least damage, at least to others. This compelling piece reminds us all of life and death decisions truckers and other professional drivers make in a normal workday.

Canadian Auto Dealer, "Budget unfair to dealers." Gerry Malloy, Editor.

Canadian Lawyer, "Work-life balance." Jim Middlemiss, Editor.

OHS Canada Magazine, "Production seduction." Angela Stelmakowich, Editor.

Transport Routier, "Les voituriers-remorqueurs sont-ils des employés?" Steve Bouchard, Rédacteur en chef.

Canadian Wood Products,"A solid Finnish."Scott Jamieson, Editor/Group Publisher.
This is a lively written piece, which details the cutting edge manner in which Finland's sawmills operate. The writer managed to present conditions in Finnish plants and comparisons to North American operations without clobbering the reader with a lecture. Instead, he deftly manages to present a piece that should start a conversation among clever managers about new ways to operate.

Canadian Occupational Safety,, "Bumpers and bruises."Todd Phillips, Editor; Michelle Morra, Freelance Writer.
After reading this piece you want to call your MPP, MLA, MP, regulators and unions to ask why the rules aren't being obeyed? And why it takes so long to enact safety measures? A lot of work and research went into this piece about the myriad safety failings in Canadian auto plants. The writer showed her skill by presenting the issues and details in readily accessible terms, without falling into technical jargon or writing down to an outsider.

Advanced Manufacturing, "Shifting gears." John Tenpenny, Editor.

Graphic Monthly Canada, "The money is in the mail." Rosanna Tamburri, Writer.

Machinery & Equipment MRO, "Perfect ride." Bill Roebuck, Editor; Carroll McCormick, Contributing Editor.

Machinery & Equipment MRO, "Survival of the fittest." Bill Roebuck, Editor; Carroll McCormick, Contributing Editor.

OHS Canada Magazine,"Slippery poison."William M. Glenn, Writer
Who knew mercury was so interesting? Glenn's tightly written piece had all the components of a great read and a compelling message about exposure to toxic chemicals in the workplace. The human-interest case report was well supported by digestible information and practical recommendations. Great use of sidebars, callouts and other visual elements.

OHS Canada Magazine,"Silver & gold."Jean Lian, Assistant Editor.
OHS Canada scored again with Lian's elemental article. The writer compiled a wealth of information and put human faces to the plight of aging employees in today's working world. She also pointed to practical solutions that companies are implementing to keep their more experienced workers productive and healthy.

CA Magazine, "Le blues de la surnormalisation." Christian Bellavance, Editor-in-chief; Yan Barcello, Author.

Le Médecin du Québec, "Médecine personnalisée et pharmacogénomique." Emmanuèle Garnier, Journaliste.

National, "The parent track." Jordan Furlong, Editor-in-chief; Janice Mucalov, Writer.

National, "Sans laisser de traces." Mélanie Raymond, Senior Editor; Yves Faguy, Writer.

Canadian Security Magazine,"Retailers fight back."Jennifer Brown, Editor.
Jennifer Brown packs this article with useful information about organized crime's attack on retailers. She tells us how organized criminals operate, how the industry is responding, and what it all looks like at the retail level. Good writing and a flair for interesting detail -- who knew there was counterfeit Viagra? -- make it highly readable.

SSGM,"What does the J.D. Power Report mean for you?"J.D. Ney, Assistant Editor.
J.D. Ney's analysis of a customer commitment study shows that independent auto repair shops are scoring well, but warns that car dealerships are making gains on them. Ney then follows through by showing how independents can hold on to their market share. Insight combined with clarity bring high value to SSGM's readers.

Canadian Jeweller, "The power of prestige." Leslie Wu, Editor; Sarah B. Hood, Writer.

Jobber News, "Maximum performance." Andrew Ross, Publisher & Editor.

SP&T News, "Locking up at the source." Jennifer Brown, Editor.

OHS Canada Magazine,"Final descent."Jean Lian, Assistant Editor.
Lian takes readers step by misstep through the deaths of four people - a consultant, an employee and two would-be rescuers - over three days in a harmless looking little shed at a Teck Cominco Ltd. mine in British Columbia. The story tracks how a safe, straightforward environment can turn deadly and how a recurrence can be avoided.

Canadian Occupational Safety,"Look out below!"Todd Phillips, Editorial Director; Michelle Morra, Freelance Writer.
Canada's mining safety record is far from perfect, but it's come a long way. Over the past 20 years, the sector's safety performance has improved by more than 90 per cent. Michelle Morra explores the levels of commitment in the mining industry and among its regulators that have made this possible - and how much remains to be done.

Today's Trucking, "As the world churns." Marco Beghetto, Senior Editor.

Today's Trucking, "Slow workers ahead." Marco Beghetto, Senior Editor.

Transport Routier, "Jupes et autres atours." Steve Bouchard, Rédacteur en chef.

Le Coopérateur agricole,"Dennis O'Grady, un courtier à contre-courant."Nicolas Mesly, Journaliste.
Nicolas Mesly's article charts new territory with pertinent information about environmentally sound farming techniques. It is a detailed look at a ground breaking new system developed by an innovative consultant that could be of benefit to farmers and communities across Canada.
L'article de Nicolas Mesly explore de nouveaux territoires en proposant des techniques qui respectent l'environnement tout en étant bénéficiaire à l'agriculture. Il nous propose une étude en profondeur d'un système développé par un conseiller innovateur qui serait bénéfique pour les fermiers et leurs communautés à travers le Canada.

Le Coopérateur agricole,"Crise du porc frais au Canada."Nicolas Mesly, Journaliste.
Nicolas Mesly's detailed analysis of the Canadian pork industry is one that is timely and pertinent. He looks at the country's top two industry players and the strategies they employ faced with the skyrocketing Canadian dollar. At stake here is an industry that generates $2.8 billion in exports, and employs thousands of people.
L'analyse en profondeur de Nicolas Mesly de l'industrie du porc est non seulement opportune, mais pertinente. Il examine les deux principaux participants de cette industrie et leurs stratégies pour contrer la montée du dollar canadien. La survie d'une industrie qui rapporte 2.8 milliards de dollars et emploie des milliers de gens en dépend.

Canola Digest, "Selling into thin air." Kelly Funke, Editor; Rhea Yates, Contributor.

Le Coopérateur agricole, "Gaspor : Jouer la game du haut de gamme." Patrick Dupuis, Rédacteur.

Greenhouse Canada, "Rebuilding a flood-ravaged business, with a little (a lot of!) help from their friends." Dave Harrison, Editor.

Canadian Underwriter, "The big sell."David Gambrill, Editor.
Gambrill captures the challenges that face the independent insurance brokers: How do they survive and thrive in the Internet age when direct and online writers tempt customers? Through considerable research and excellent writing, the writer provides solid advice on what brokers can do to maintain and grow their businesses.

Retail News,"What price is right?"Erica Kirkland, Editor; Susanne Ruder, Freelance Writer.
Ruder tackles one of the big questions consumers have for retailers about why Canadian goods remain expensive even when the dollar's value has risen. Ruder compares the U.S. and Canadian retail situation, but adds value to the article with insightful interviews into how retailers are affected and what they've done to remain competitive.

Canadian Lawyer,"Law firm marketing scores big results." Kevin Marron, Writer.

Computerworld Canada, "I was an IT case study." Shane Schick, Editor; Kathleen Lau, Staff Writer.

Jobber News,"Ride control - training and tools." Andrew Ross, Publisher & Editor.

Jobber News, "New ponies old tricks." J.D. Ney, Assistant Editor.

Canadian Lawyer,"Fall from grace."Jim Middlemiss, Editor; Bruce Livesey, Writer.
A superbly crafted story about Peter Shoniker, a lawyer who fell from grace. Livesy presents a warts-and-all portrait of a complex man that rises above the regular reading of a powerful man whose like comes undone. A very balanced and well-written piece that was engaging throughout.

CA Magazine,"Empire building."Bernadette Kuncevicius, Editor; Paul Brent, Author.
This story used multiple sources, extensive background and superior writing to provide readers with a multi-layered story that kept a reader wanting to read on. Although it focused on CA Paul Sobey, it also provided interesting context material about the Sobey family dealings that made the final product a cut above the rest.

Canadian Lawyer, "The law of the land." Kirsten McMahon, Writer.

Canadian Technician, "Working in the dark." Allan Janssen, Editor.

Oilweek, "Honour among scouts." Paul Stastny, Staff Writer.

Foodservice and Hospitality,"Miso happy."Scott Gardner, Associate Editor.
Ethnic variety in food is a definite bonus for anyone living in Canada who loves to eat well. Having graduated from Happy Meals, French fries and subs, we now want food that's not only fast and fun but also good for us. In an engagingly written and well-researched piece, Randall Cosco reports on one Canadian company's stab at what might be the next generation pub, the isakaya. These lively places, which serve Japanese dishes tapas-style, drinks in tumblers and welcoming cheers from staff, are making inroads in North America and may give traditional eateries of all backgrounds food for thought.

Truck West,"Seeing green."Adam Ledlow, Managing Editor.
While environmental issues have become top of mind elsewhere, the transportation business has not exactly been linked in the public mind with 'green' concepts. Adam Ledlow introduces a Canadian businessman and environmentalist who put his money where his mouth is by converting a dilapidated transportation and storage plant he had purchased into a 'green' showcase. The article's detailed account of various procedures and technologies this entrepreneur used to achieve his dream tells us clearly that 'being green,' while not easy, will pay off in the long run.

CA Magazine, "From pizza to dough." Lorie Murdoch, Editor; Elizabeth Kelly, Author.

Hotelier, "The dream team." Rosanna Caira, Editor/Publisher.

National, "Poursuites à tête chercheuse." Mélanie Raymond, Senior Editor; Louis Baribeau, Writer.

New Technology Magazine, "Unconventional all-stars." Maurice Smith, Editor.

Canadian Medical Association Journal,"Salon."Robert Sibley, Senior Writer, Ottawa Citizen; Ken Walker, Physician & Author; Alan Cassels, Drug Policy Research, University of Victoria.
Three writers cover three fascinating topics with verve, enthusiasm, knowledge and humour. No wonder this CMAJ column has had such great success since its launch last year. These short, yet informative and well written, columns diagnose the medicalization of premature ejaculation, explode the link between doctors and terrorism and show the inhuman cruelty and fiscal folly of bringing to term severely abnormal fetuses, such as twins joined at the head. What a joy to read contrarian articles that are informative, substantiated, witty and, always, well written!

Canadian Lawyer,"Legal ethics."Philip Slayton, Writer.
Access to justice is the greatest ethical issue facing the Canadian legal profession, says Philip Slayton, in one of his columns, all of which are very well written. Slayton shows how a South African law firm's commitment to pro bono legal clinics could really work in Canada. In a second column, Slayton presents an intriguing and well-argued vision of a medicare-like national legal system for Canada. Finally, in a slightly different vein, Slayton's third column pulls off the bed sheets on lawyers sleeping with their clients. Legal Ethics is one column that's both good and good for you!

Le Coopérateur agricole, "Tour d'horizon." Claude Lafleur, Directeur et secrétaire général.

Marketing Magazine, "Cheque mates." David Menzies, Contributor.

New Technology Magazine, "Research: news from the lab." Elsie Ross, Writer; James Mahony, Writer.

Le Coopérateur agricole, "En Alberta, l'eau s'enflamme!"Nicolas Mesly, Journaliste.
Mesly seizes readers' attention from his first words- a breeder describes the horror of a cow in pain and bleeding - and he doesn't let go throughout his powerful description of the battle between Alberta's beef and petroleum lobbies. He introduces farmers who are struggling to prove that the petroleum industry's presence is being felt in their homes and in their fields, while companies maintain that there is no scientific evidence of contamination. It is a gripping tale of how our hunger for energy is creating havoc on the homestead.

Le Coopérateur agricole,"Nourrir le monde ou les autos?"Nicolas Mesly, Journaliste.
This issue has finally surfaced in the mainstream media, but last year, Mesly was well ahead of the pack with this authoritative report on the challenges created by western economies' enchantment with converting food crops - corn and sugar cane - into clean energy sources. It's a story of government policy driving a big business here and around the world, and it pits powerful factions against each other in the struggle to feed both people and voracious energy demands.

Canadian Underwriter, "Are we ready?" Vanessa Mariga, Associate Editor.

National, "Rising tide." Jordan Furlong, Editor-in-chief; Yves Faguy, Writer.

Oilweek, "A leap of faith." Andrea W. Lorenz, Associate Editor.

Canadian Lawyer,"Wall of secrecy."Jim Middlemiss, Editor; Kirk Makin, Writer.
The author faced a formidable challenge: to pull enough specifics out of that secrecy to make the article substantive and credible; to engage his audience, writing with clarity, conviction, and no hint of polemics. Kirk Makin met the challenge. He wrote about lawyers who defend accused terrorists - what they face, and why they do it. He reminded all of us why this work matters. One lawyer explained: "We are fighting to protect the laws that govern us; to keep them from eroding away."

The Northern Miner,"Roughly half of Mexico unavailable for staking."Gwendolyn Preston, Staff Writer.
This article presented a clear, well-organized and detailed account of a complex issue of great interest to the target audience. It also beat much larger competitors to the story and broke the news. Gwen Preston uncovered and explained the move by the Mexican government to lay claim - very quietly - to all remaining mining licences in the country. The article is a fine example of what a good and determined journalist can do with a complicated, but very important, instance of regulatory change.

Le Coopérateur agricole,"Le combat de France Lamonde : l'énergie ou l'agriculture." Nicolas Mesly, Journaliste.

Le Coopérateur agricole, "La soif maladive du cheik albertain." Nicolas Mesly, Journaliste.

Truck News, "Up in smoke." James Menzies, Executive Editor.

Transport Routier,"C-TPAT 101."Steve Bouchard, Rédacteur en chef.
The author does admirable work of demystifying the complexities of applying for the coveted C-TPAT accreditation that allows truckers to use the fast lane at US Customs, leaving no bureaucratic stone unturned. His presentation of this distinctly post-September 11 reality allows prospective applicants to assess the need to have C-TPAT, the business and security implications, and associated costs. It is the definitive resource tool for transport companies considering applying for this essential accreditation.

CA Magazine,"Planning for success."Margaret Craig-Bourdin, Editor; René Lewandowski, Author.
As if sifting through the morass of paperwork when settling an estate isn't bad enough, imagine inheriting a company you don't really want. René Lewandowski uses a series of anecdotes to illustrate the ups and downs of succession planning, and provides clear, concise and valuable information on avoiding the pitfalls of running a company lovingly built by a parent or relative into the ground either through inexperience or despair. A must-read for anyone set to inherit a concern of any size.

Canadian Consulting Engineer, "Be a good boss." Bronwen Parsons, Editor; Lee Norton, Author.

Canadian Lawyer InHouse, "10 tips for running a successful one-person legal department." Kevin Marron, Writer.

Retail News, "Shelter from the storm." Erica Kirkland, Editor; Susanne Ruder, Freelance Writer.

CA Magazine,"Top 10 tech issues."Bernadette Gillen, Art Director; Lasse Skarbövik, Illustrator.

• * Dramatic and eye-catching with it's use of bold graphic colours
• * Fresh take on a topic that typically lends itself to dry and predictable treatments
• * Excellent use of typography and colour with thought given to every aspect of designing a double page spread
• * "I'd hang this on my wall!"

Foodservice and Hospitality,"Good eats for all."David Heath, Art Director; Alistair Kyte, Managing Editor.

• *Great example of using type and colour to compliment and not overpower the artwork
• * Concept is clear and concise
• * Very pleasing design, nice balance of white space

CA Magazine, "The independence impact." Bernadette Gillen, Art Director; Dan Page, Illustrator.

Canadian Interiors, "In the pink." pylon.ca, Art Direction; Michael Totzke, Editor; Erin Donnelly, Managing Editor.

Foodservice and Hospitality, "Desperately seeking staffers." David Heath, Art Director; Iris Benaroia, Managing Editor.

CA Magazine,"Mr. Fix-it."Bernadette Gillen, Art Director; Paul Orenstein, Photographer.

• *Dramatic composition and proportions, the background buildings and circular cobblestones add interesting texture and relevance to the shot
• *Relaxed expression and body position on the man in the photo, Hap Stephen, looks relaxed and comfortable with the photographer, his expression is engaging and warm but also quite serious

Hotelier,"Dynamic duo."David Heath, Art Director; May Truong, Photographer.

• * Love the relaxed interaction between the two men in the photo
• * Strong use of background lines and repetitive shapes that not only relate to the subject matter but also draw the reader in
• * Great use of scale and space
• * Flattering light

CA Magazine, "The last hurdle."Bernadette Gillen, Art Director; Paul Orenstein, Photographer.

CA Magazine, "Tale of a sale." Bernadette Gillen, Art Director; Corey Mihailiuk, Photographer.

Canadian Lawyer, "The law of the land." Wendy Schroder, Art Director; Liam Sharp, Photographer; Kirsten McMahon, Managing Editor.

Canadian Lawyer,"Divine intervention."Wendy Schroder, Art Director; Darcy Muenchrath, Illustrator.

• * Great energy in the quality of line work, interesting combination of solid shape, colour and texture
• * Unique style of illustration compliments the concept behind the artwork, draws the reader in and makes them want to read the article
• * Love the varied facial expression on each character

CA Magazine,"CEO challenge."Bernadette Gillen, Art Director; Gérard Dubois, Illustrator.

• * This illustration is a great example of art working with text, the many layers to the illustration help convey the concept of CEO painting waves over financial information
• * Very pleasing colour palette
• * Clean and concise

CA Magazine, "Standards overload blues." Bernadette Gillen, Art Director; Gary Taxali, Illustrator.

Foodservice and Hospitality, "Spain in the glass." David Heath, Art Director; Jacques Laplante, Illustrator.

Hotelier, "Labour of love."David Heath, Art Director; Kim Rosen, Illustrator.

Canadian Architect,"Architecture on the periphery."Sue Williamson, Graphic Designer; Ian Chodikoff, Editor; Leslie Jen, Associate Editor

• * Refreshing cover image with combination of playful kids and strong architecture
• * Easy to navigate, exciting pacing
• * Design fits the personality and esthetic of the magazine
• * Contrast between editorial and advertising
• * Consistent, clear presentation of text and artwork
• * Contemporary without being too trendy
• * Inspiring, compelling and demands attention
• * Clear sense of typographic hierarchy

CA Magazine, "IT business intelligence."Bernadette Gillen, Art Director.

• * Tremendous and consistent attention to detail, cover to cover
• * Cover demonstrates the degree to which planning and strong art direction can produce an outstanding and skilled cover
• * Variety in the grid format (upfront, newsy section vs. feature well)
• * Intelligent mix of conceptual illustration, dramatic, witty photography, creative typography and informational graphics
• * Magazine has consistency and flow
• * Profound sense of esthetic and identity while managing to surprise and engage the reader

CA Magazine, "The CA squad." Bernadette Gillen, Art Director.

Canadian Interiors, "September/October 2007." pylon.ca, Art Direction; Michael Totzke, Editor; Erin Donnelly, Managing Editor.

Hotelier, "Five of a kind." David Heath, Art Director; Alistair Kyte, Managing Editor.

Salon Magazine, "www.Salon52.com." Stephen Puddister, Editor-in-chief; Morella Aguirre, Associate Editor; Gillian Tsintziras, Art Director; Guillermo Ohno, Art Assistant.
Salon52.ca shows off a unique homepage layout that effectively captures the look and feel of the magazine. The homepage navigation is clean and innovative in the use of a sitemap layout. While not rich in text-based articles, the use of web technology on this image-heavy site is appropriate for the industry and its intended audience. The use of 3rd party tools for the job board and forum were well-intentioned but should complement the look and feel to improve the overall consistency of the rest of the site. The site is a successful companion to the printed magazine.

Today's Trucking, "www.TodaysTrucking.com." Rolf Lockwood, Publisher; Marco Beghetto, Senior Editor; Martin Smith, Webmaster; Russell Fairley, Web Editor.
It is clear that Today's Trucking knows its audience well. The feature image on the home page anchors the home page well, and the conservative use of colour results in a site that does not feel busy despite the rich amount of content in the site. This site's use of iconography continues to be successful. For the second year in a row, TodaysTrucking.com manages to deliver a great deal of content in a well-organized, easy to navigate package.

Precedent: The new rules of law and style, "www.LawandStyle.ca" Melissa Kluger, Publisher; Ryan Merkley, Associate Publisher; Mike Hortobagyi, Technology Director; Graham Scott, Assistant Editor

Canadian Underwriter, "www.CanadianUnderwriter.ca." David Gambrill, Editor; Vanessa Mariga, Associate Editor.

Truck News, "www.TruckNews.com." Lou Smyrlis, Editorial Director; James Menzies, Executive Editor; Irene Fu, Web Manager; Brad Ling; Adam Ledlow, Editorial Assistant.

Adpages, "Hottest man in advertising uncovered."Paul Harris, Editor; Chris Moore, Art Director; Angela Sung, Art Director; Dominic Schaefer, Photographer.
Good creative and bold approach to portrait photography. This could have been a very staid and typical cover shot but you went for fun and wild and it paid off.

Canadian Underwriter, "Are we ready?"David Gambrill, Editor; Vanessa Mariga, Associate Editor; Gerald Heydens, Art Director.
Judges were impressed with the sensitive image of a rescue worker in what must be the most important story of the decade for this industry. The uncluttered design respected the gravity of the story by leaving out inset photos or cover lines.

20/20 Canada's Industry Association Magazine, "Eh Canada!" Jeff Brownlee, Publisher.

OHS Canada Magazine, "Elemental doubts." Angela Stelmakowich, Editor; Jason Contant, Associate Editor; Dan Birch, Editorial Assistant; Jean Lian, Assistant Editor; James Wardell, Art Director.

Salon Magazine, "Cash In on the Beauty of Retail." Stephen Puddister, Editor-in-chief; Morella Aguirre, Managing Editor; Gillian Tsintziras, Art Director; Guillermo Ohno, Associate Art Director.

CA Magazine, "Quiet leakage & can you risk retirement?"Christian Bellavance, Editor-in-chief; Bernadette Gillen, Art Director.
CA is a consistent blend of strong display copy, a well defined and pleasing palette fantastic illustration. Judges appreciated its solid organization and attention to style, making charts and tables easy to read and treating columns and departments consistently.

Canadian Interiors,"Up to the task."Martin Spreer, Publisher; Michael Totzke, Editor; Erin Donnelly, Managing Editor; pylon.ca, Art Direction.
The design of this book reflects its readership and the material - very forward thinking and in some cases even a bit avant-garde. Judges especially loved the eclectic use of pink type with one story and the strong use of white space.

20/20 Canada's Industry Association Magazine, "The energy-environment balancing act." Jeff Brownlee, Publisher; Laura Bitze, Art Director.

Building, "Urban landscaping." Peter Sobchak, Editor; Roy Gaiot, Creative Director.

New Technology Magazine, "SAGD: spin vs. reality." Stephen Marsters, Publisher; Maurice Smith, Editor; Andrew Brien, Art Director.