Exclusive: Canada’s information commissioner is opposed to a government proposal to restrict her ability to compel departments to follow access-to-information laws, calling the plan a “step backward.” IJF contributing writer @deanbeeby.bsky.social has the latest. zurl.co/RVIfj

The mayor of Langley township made a highly publicized promise to use profits from his multi-million-dollar B.C. real estate holdings to support charity. Turns out over 5 years, Eric Woodward’s non-profit donated just over $8,000. Bethany Lindsay has the details. zurl.co/sqJzt

Nearly $1.5 billion is still being spent on illegal cannabis in Canada — years after legalization. A new report shows the illicit market remains deeply entrenched, raising questions about enforcement, public safety, and why the legal market hasn’t fully replaced it. zurl.co/n1sYH

A nonprofit founded by former NDP staffers is lobbying Ottawa to block Alberta’s new health-care law, arguing it could open the door to expanded privatization. @carlypenrose.bsky.social looks at who’s behind the push and what’s at stake. zurl.co/UKEp4

Alberta is weighing many options for the future of the Fairview post-secondary campus, including a proposal involving MaKami College — a school that operated for years as a private, for-profit institution before recently becoming a non-profit. The IJF's Brett McKay has the details zurl.co/DzWAa

Vancouver has already awarded more than $15 million in contracts for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to an IJF analysis. The funds are for leadership positions, marketing and digital services, all tracked in our West Coast Accountability database. zurl.co/pXMy1

Our holiday sale is still on 🎉 Get 25% off an IJF Starter subscription and head into 2026 better informed. Subscribe today. zurl.co/PpDfn

B.C. securities regulators have charged a former Vancouver-based ketamine clinic consultant for refusing to produce records after years of demands, ultimately obstructing justice. The decision is part of their new power to force witnesses to cooperate with investigations. zurl.co/fE0IV

The former premier of New Brunswick is lobbying the Alberta government to send students to private medical schools overseas. Global University Systems operates private universities worldwide and has opened this offer to other provinces to address Canada’s physician shortage. zurl.co/s1mtU

We’ve done it again! The IJF has received two nominations for the 2025 Canadian Online Publishing Awards for our work on residential schools and MPs’ investments. zurl.co/Q6Hg8

Alberta quietly stopped public reporting of COVID-19 outbreaks in acute care centres. Find out why critics say the lack of transparency creates public health risks. zurl.co/mRJY6

The IJF has obtained a list of dozens of federal agencies who allegedly overpaid millions to subcontractors for phantom work. zurl.co/fSAeT

Exclusive: Shareholders in the bankrupt Vancouver startup UpMeals are accusing the company’s founder of serious misconduct, just as federal officials are considering whether to launch a criminal investigation. zurl.co/72HIY

Vancouver is still a “hub for China-linked organized crime” and money laundering, even as those organizations have pivoted away from washing dirty money through the city’s casinos, according to an internal government analysis obtained by the IJF. zurl.co/GOAA3

Ontario paid a U.S. law firm $750,000 for legal advice around the time Donald Trump was slamming the province for its controversial ad featuring Ronald Reagan. Reporter Carly Penrose has the details. zurl.co/20fKu

Mining giants Anglo American and Teck Resources asked the B.C. government for backup a day before their merger was publicly announced. Both miners are pushing for “Investment Canada Act (ICA) approval for a combination of equals”. Reporter Carly Penrose has the latest. zurl.co/LYChP

Investigating Indigenous identity fraud is at the core of Crystal Semaganis’ work to protect Indigenous culture and identity from exploitation. This isn’t easy, and she’s been served her 17th cease and desist letter. Ninah Hermiston has the details. zurl.co/KmUe0

2025 was our biggest year yet — more investigations, more data, more impact. To say thank you, we’re offering 25% off your first year of an IJF Starter subscription. If you believe Canadians deserve fearless, independent journalism, now’s the time to support it. Subscribe today zurl.co/3n2MD

Alberta’s government says Prime Minister Mark Carney’s election win urged the need to inform and engage Albertans, something their own communications department could not do. Read the details in our follow-up story to Alberta’s $300K Mash Strategy contract. zurl.co/C1pcI

Medical Aid for Palestine Association has lost its charitable status after 41 years of operation. The Canadian Revenue Agency says the Montreal charity failed to correct serious problems in a previous tax audit. Bethany Lindsay has the details. zurl.co/N0AAQ

Ottawa is considering changes to Canada's access-to-information laws. We obtained internal documents set for release in October, but not published, that will ban certain people from making requests. Read the full story by IJF contributing writer @deanbeeby.bsky.social zurl.co/aZKwT

The IJF can now accept donations from our supporters via CanadaHelps! With just a few clicks, you can stand up for what you believe in: independent journalism and a more transparent and accountable Canada. Give today and make an investment in the future of Canadian democracy. zurl.co/anFUB

Since 2017 the federal government has given roughly $2.7 billion in grants to students at private for-profit post-secondary programs. Here's how that happened — and why the federal government is now cutting those students off. zurl.co/2yAUD

We’re hiring an investigative reporter with an interest and expertise in politics and government procurement at all levels! This is a full-time, remote position. Apply today: zurl.co/tuL95

Ontario’s iGaming market propelled a 330% increase in gambling-related bankruptcies since 2021. Beyond the numbers, the personal stories are heartbreaking. zurl.co/wz9qU

Trudeau’s former advisor, a seafood billionaire and an Inuit corporation partner up to lobby the federal government about Arctic infrastructure. Read our latest brief. zurl.co/mUqfy

ICYMI: the Alberta government awarded a $200K sole-source contract to Mash Strategy Inc. for an education campaign in the height of the teachers’ strike. Read the story. zurl.co/meSRK

The federal government approved spending millions to charter a boat in Lebanon last year, preparing to evacuate Canadian residents. Read about the internal government document. zurl.co/YYAZJ

Alberta’s government gave a sole-source contract to a PR firm to help sway public opinion on its education policy after the teachers’ union announced a strike in September. Read the details. zurl.co/h1VU1 #AbEd #alberta

Another Ontario church connected to a Niagara Region pastor has lost its charitable status because of what tax officials describe as serious breaches of Canadian tax law. We have the details in our latest. zurl.co/ctQwv #ontario #cdnpoli

After a scathing Auditor General report about Canada Revenue Agency call centres, tech company Maximus Canada registered to lobby numerous federal departments for contracting opportunities. Get the details in our brief. zurl.co/4KHhh

Read how a judge dismisses the lawsuit filed by a proponent of the controversial Mother Canada war memorial. zurl.co/4ZDE1

A New Brunswick fish plant trapped workers in debt, government alleges. Read our latest report. zurl.co/uY9Kt

We launched our redesigned website today! It’s modern, elegant, and makes it even easier to navigate all our award-winning investigations. Check it out: zurl.co/a4sRW.

AtkinsRéalis wants to discuss Canada’s international nuclear energy export agreements. We have the details. zurl.co/NWprC

A senior public safety official met with UAE sovereign investment fund in 2024. Read the details. zurl.co/PBTBu

A tech advisory firm is lobbying Alberta on AI integration in traffic lights. Read our latest. zurl.co/duPZ6

Vancouver plans a free sports equipment lending program. zurl.co/CPoDP

Violent crime on Winnipeg’s transit network has nearly tripled in the last decade. See what we found in our joint CBC-IJF collaboration. zurl.co/cf100

Rothmans, Benson and Hedges lobbying in B.C. on bill that would open the door for lawsuits against vaping companies zurl.co/oPLhh

We’re looking for a Software Development Intern to join our tech team in expanding our procurement database! This is a 12-month paid internship (14hrs/week), for full-time computer science/tech students at an Ontario post-secondary school. Please read the full posting. Apply today: zurl.co/NPAUR

Assaults on public transit have doubled in 8 major Canadian cities. Find out more in our joint investigation with CBC. zurl.co/AgeXY

Transit violence is rising across Canada — in some cities, by nearly 300%. Read our joint investigation with CBC. zurl.co/21vlw

Billions pledged for clean water, but First Nations’ class action is still unresolved. Read our investigation. zurl.co/s0wus

Postmasters in Canada are lobbying about the government's plan to update 30-year ban on rural post office closures. Read our brief. zurl.co/spLGK

Norwegian energy company with its eyes on Quebec registers to lobby about natural gas projects with Alberta. Read more. zurl.co/NuOdW

Concerns about overseas work are cited as charitable status is revoked for 2 religious groups. Read our report. zurl.co/SOoZR

MS-13 is seeking to launder money through Canada, report says. See the details we’ve obtained. zurl.co/o1mPC

Health Canada worries about ‘severe’ reputational risks. Read the details. zurl.co/PpAHB

Car manufacturers lobbied federal officials on the EV mandate, tariffs and trade more than 150 times in October. zurl.co/6avb2