Danielle Smith has repeatedly invoked the idea of Alberta independence, but documents show it is not an economic scenario the province is seriously considering.. zurl.co/ATsA2 #abpoli #Alberta

Amid rising defence spending and trade tensions, a U.S. arms company is lobbying the federal government to highlight how “Canadian” it is. zurl.co/N741P #cdnpoli #tariffs

The federal government may have paid up to $80 million to compensate thousands of cancer victims who were exposed to Agent Orange — which was sprayed at a New Brunswick military base in the '60s. zurl.co/5SdKK #cdnpoli #military

Billions of dollars in federal contracts intended to support Indigenous businesses across Canada are being awarded to two dozen firms in Ottawa, leaving many regions out in the cold. Our reporter Patti Sonntag tells you more. #cdnpoli #truthandreconciliation

Just two weeks ago, we reported on a Vancouver crypto exchange’s record fine by Canada’s money laundering watchdog. Read our story to see why Canada is unlikely to ever see a dime. zurl.co/B97Ud #cdnpoli #bcpoli #cryptocurrency #financialcrime

After years of endless searching for his biological father, a Facebook post finally connected Terry Chase of Penticton B.C., to a man who appeared to be his dad. But his search for closure is far from over. zurl.co/OjvxA #bcpoli #truthandreconciliation #residentialschools

When the prime minister goes on a trip, his travel records are supposed to become public. But those records don’t always tell the full story. Our reporter Patti Sonntag tells you more. #cdnpoli #Trudeau

This Saturday, the IJF took home the RTDNA Canada award for overall digital excellence. It’s our third award win for Open By Default, the IJF’s database of internal government records. zurl.co/J9mxt #RTDNACanada #independentjournalism

Billions of dollars in federal contracts intended to support Indigenous businesses across Canada are being awarded to two dozen firms in Ottawa, leaving many regions out in the cold. zurl.co/dL3VZ #ottawa #truthandreconciliation #cdnpoli

Canada’s Mushroom Growers Association has been actively lobbying in Ottawa for the reinstatement of a worker immigration program. zurl.co/5uT5i #cdnpoli #ottawa

IBM Canada is under scrutiny yet again as IT complaints and inquiries about the tech giant’s public-sector work pile up. zurl.co/gCjRu #cdnpoli #technology

An ex-executive at B.C.’s oil and gas regulator is now lobbying his former employer on behalf of a major pipeline company. zurl.co/rLc9D #bcpoli #oilandgas #cdnpoli

An Ontario-based lawyer has been appointed the newest member to the Sault Ste. Marie Police Services Board just two weeks after donating $2,000 to the provincial Progressive Conservative Party. zurl.co/nMJhQ #cdnpoli #policeservices #PCParty

Privately-run charter schools have been lobbying the Alberta government for more support and funding as tens of thousands of teachers went on strike for three weeks. zurl.co/wZJCy #abpoli #teacherstrike #education

For three decades, his community has had no clean drinking water. Chief Gary Quisess says things have to change. Our reporter Ninah Hermiston tells you more. #truthandreconciliation #cdnpoli

With Game 6 of the World Series headed back to Toronto, the demand for tickets to Rogers Centre is at an all-time high. So are prices. Can anything be done to curb ticket scalping? zurl.co/0mo9K #bluejays #lobbying #cdnpoli

Canada’s financial watchdog is saying women are increasingly acting as the “soft introduction” to hate movements and as central figures in fundraising for extremist networks. We obtained a new report. zurl.co/mTaOf #cdnpoli

When the prime minister goes on a trip, his travel records are supposed to become public. But those records don’t always tell the full story. Check out what we found. zurl.co/UuJtG #Trudeau #cdnpoli

For three decades, his community has had no clean drinking water. Read our interview with Chief Gary Quisess, who says things have to change. zurl.co/MRe5g #truthandreconciliation #cdnpoli

Canada’s spy agency now shares intel with corporations — thanks to a push from one of the country’s biggest oil and gas firms. Our reporter Zak Vescera explains. #cdnpoli

As Ottawa rolls out billions in major projects, most smaller Canadian firms remain shut out of federal contracting. The numbers tell the story. zurl.co/hbxY2 #cdnpoli

Federal officials have fined a Vancouver-based cryptocurrency exchange $177 million, saying it failed to report transactions potentially involved with laundered money linked to child sex abuse material, fraud and sanctions evasion. Our reporter Zak Vescera explains.

Uber and Lyft competitor Hopp is lobbying the Alberta government for a ‘level playing field’ for ridesharing companies in the province. It says its presence in the market will offer Canadians more choice and lower fares. zurl.co/qpOhR #cdnpoli #rideshare

Almost 40% of Better Edmonton’s election campaign contributions came from eight connected companies. zurl.co/VSrUg #abpoli #elections

A faith-based Ontario charity had its status revoked last month after the CRA found evidence of false statements and personal benefits for its directors. zurl.co/9S2JM #cdnpoli #charity

The #NHL is keeping tabs on a Senate bill that proposes limiting or banning celebrity endorsements for sports betting. zurl.co/6DSJy#NHL #hockey #cdnpoli

Canada’s spy agency now shares intel with corporations — thanks to a push from one of the country’s biggest oil and gas firms. Find out how in our latest with @thenarwhal.ca zurl.co/uhB9M #cdnpoli #csis #oilandgas

Federal officials have fined a Vancouver-based cryptocurrency exchange $177 million, saying it failed to report transactions potentially involved with laundered money linked to child sex abuse material, fraud and sanctions evasion. zurl.co/EVANr #bcpoli #cdnpoli

What once was Canada’s longest-running residential school is now open to the public as a cultural museum. Meet the people who are bringing awareness to a dark chapter in Canadian history. Read our story below. zurl.co/AkO2R #cdnpoli #truthandreconciliation #residentialschools

About a third of Canadian flights are delayed each year, and passengers and crews pay the price. Read the details in our latest analysis. zurl.co/sZcxR #cdnpoli #airline

🔥🔥 New job posting alert. If you believe in journalism and strengthening democracy, this could be the role for you. We’re looking for a new operations coordinator. Check out the details and apply. zurl.co/fjmjV #jobs #journalism

More on our story about a UBC researcher who was found to be fabricating data about his patented skin treatment, according to a leaked report. Listen to our reporter Bethany Lindsay explain the details on CBC Radio. zurl.co/cXOxw

The federal government wants to keep KPMG as its chief adviser on Canada’s shipbuilding program amid the BC Ferries loan controversy — awarding the firm a multi-million contract. Find out more in our latest report. zurl.co/anz1O #cdnpoli

Smugglers are using sophisticated techniques like camouflaged drones and even decoys to sneak drugs and other goods into Canadian prisons. Read the details in our story. zurl.co/Fz6zG #crime #cdnpoli

Some wealthy Edmontonians are taking advantage of the reintroduction of corporate donations to boost their contributions to local council candidates. Read our analysis. zurl.co/DvG2l #abpoli

As Edmonton voters prepare to go to the polls Oct. 20, the Investigative Journalism Foundation analyzed financial disclosures and corporate records to see if all campaign donors are following the rules. Read what we found in our story. zurl.co/pzelL #abpoli

What happens when a celebrated scientist is accused of fabricating results to promote his patented product? We’ve obtained a leaked investigation report into misconduct at UBC, and we’re making the findings public for the first time. Our reporter Bethany Lindsay tells you more.

A Christian non-profit group that the B.C. legislature condemned for its “harmful discrimination” against transgender people lobbied the province’s politicians several times this year. Find out what they’re asking for. zurl.co/nIGOs #bcpoli

A 21-year-old New Zealander died after drinking what he thought was a Canadian beer. It actually contained liquid crystal meth. Our reporter Zak Vescera tells the story. Read our whole series with CTV’s W5 on our website. zurl.co/QN5Bn #crime #cdnpoli

A former MP who vacated his seat for Pierre Poilievre is now registered to lobby for a B.C.-based coal company in Alberta. Read the findings in our report. zurl.co/FWnsb #abpoli

Mexican cartels are using Canada as a “transhipment point” to send their meth to countries like New Zealand and Australia, according to the RCMP. Find out what’s going on in our continuing series with CTV’s W5. zurl.co/Yy2cH #crime #cdnpoli

I've tried for years to access an investigation report about misconduct during a clinical trial for spinal cord patients. Michelle Ghoussoub and I can now tell the full story about how data was fabricated to make near-miraculous claims about a treatment for bed sores. theijf.org/ubc-misconduct

Canadian police have never charged anyone for exporting methamphetamine to New Zealand in an incident that led to the death of a 21-year-old man there. Read our exclusive investigation with CTV’s W5 in our continuing series. zurl.co/bQZTt #cdnpoli #crime

What happens when a celebrated scientist is accused of fabricating results to promote his patented product? We’ve obtained a leaked investigation report into misconduct at UBC, and we’re making the findings public for the first time. theijf.org/ubc-misconduct #bcpoli #science #CBC

🎉🎉 We’re excited to say our Residential Schools: The Hidden Stories database is a finalist for an international Anthem Award. Read the details. zurl.co/nujd3 #journalism #residentialschools

In 2023, a 21-year-old New Zealander died after drinking what he thought was a Canadian beer. In actuality, it contained liquid crystal meth. Read the first in our new series with CTV’s W5. zurl.co/zToFe #cdnpoli

The revolving door keeps turning: A former B.C. Liberal cabinet minister and one-time party leadership contender registers as a mining lobbyist. Learn more. zurl.co/Yhrbz #bcpoli #lobbying

Organized criminals including drug traffickers may be laundering money through Canada’s fishing industry. Watch the video to find out more. #cdnpoli #bcpoli #crime

Tech giant Oracle, owned by billionaire Larry Ellison, is lobbying Canada about AI – just as the company bids to take over TikTok. Read the story. zurl.co/F6Ac2 #cdnpoli #TikTok

An #Inuit firm will be chosen to conduct the first-ever review of whether Ottawa is living up to its promises to hire Inuit businesses in #Nunavut. Read the story. zurl.co/qyuxB#Inuit#Nunavut #cdnpoli