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After seven years leading one of Canada's most beloved magazine brands, Maureen Halushak will step down as editor-in-chief of Chatelaine on August 5, 2026, to pursue a new opportunity.
Halushak was named editor-in-chief in January 2019, returning to the magazine where she began her career more than two decades earlier. Under her leadership, Chatelaine won gold for Best Service & Lifestyle Magazine at the 2023 National Magazine Awards and earned a Best Magazine nomination again in 2026.
“Leading Chatelaine for the past seven years has been the highlight of my career,” says Halushak. “It was an honour to carry on the conversation that this iconic brand has been having with Canadian women for the past 97 years.”
Halushak led the brand's 95th anniversary in 2023 with a year-long celebration that included its Fall 2023 issue dedicated to menopause. She transformed the Women of the Year franchise into the Doris Anderson Awards, honouring Canadian women who share the tenacious spirit of the magazine’s most groundbreaking editor. In 2022, she established Chatelaine's Editorial Fellowship for Racialized Journalists. And this spring, she launched Group Chat, the brand's first podcast, alongside her team.
"Maureen insisted, always, that Chatelaine reflect the women it serves—honestly and inclusively," said Kyle Joe, VP of Content at SJC Media. "She is a thoughtful storyteller, a generous colleague and a fierce advocate for her team and for what matters. We'll miss her, and we wish her every success in her next chapter."
SJC is now searching for Chatelaine's next editor-in-chief to lead the brand into its next chapter. Learn more and apply.
For more information, contact:
Marta Tsimicalis, Director of Communications, SJC
marta.tsimicalis@stjoseph.com
About Chatelaine
Chatelaine has been celebrating, inspiring, informing and empowering Canadian women for the past 97 years. Canadian women contain multitudes, and Chatelaine covers all of the issues that matter to them—from climate change and caregiving to career transformations, Canadian fashion and what to cook now—across print, digital, social, video, podcast and in-person events. Founded in 1928, Chatelaine is published by SJC Media, Canada's largest consumer magazine publisher.
About SJC Media
SJC Media is Canada's largest consumer magazine publisher, connecting more than 23 million Canadians each month through trusted media brands, quality journalism and engaging experiences across print, digital, social, newsletters, video, podcasts and live events. Its portfolio includes Toronto Life, Maclean's, Chatelaine, Châtelaine, FASHION, HELLO! Canada, Today's Parent and Canadian Business. SJC Media is a division of SJC, Canada's largest privately owned, fully integrated content, media and print company.
