Billions of Indigenous procurement dollars go to Ottawa-area firms — but the rest of Can­ada is largely shut out. @theijf.org, @aptnnews.bsky.social and students from First Nations University of Canada and @uregina.bsky.social teamed up to find out where the money went. Learn more at the link

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

Indigenous Services Canada fails to deliver on most promises, says auditor general www.aptnnews.ca?p=278710 #indigenous #cdnpoli

Long domestic flight delay? You could be owed money. CUPE says flight attendants are often caught in the middle — trying to calm passengers while airlines give mixed messages about compensation.

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 take you inside Big Tech’s playbook for fighting laws that compensate news outlets for their content. Read our investigation with other media outlets into the actions of companies like Meta and Google that run public campaigns and make threats to stop serving news.

Migrant surveillance data no longer has to remain in Canada. Why did Canada Border Services quietly make that change? buff.ly/bE7x7ej #cdnpoli

A public servant's battle with the CRA exposes cracks in how the federal system hires, fires and rehires.

A former deputy PM. A $2B pandemic federal contract. And a courtroom battle over alleged unregistered lobbying. My latest for the IJF:

We are grateful to English River First Nation and the Returning Home Society for sharing their story, reported through a collaboration between First Nations University of Canada and @theijf.org

Today is the Michener Awards ceremony, the highest honour in Canadian journalism! Excited that my work on federal procurement for @globalnews.ca is nominated, including a collaboration with researchers at First Nations University of Canada & University of King's College tinyurl.com/38m42ur2

The real issue, a law professor said, is a legal gap that leaves the prime minister as his own judge. If the prime minister were to violate the Conflict of Interest Act, “Mark Carney gets to decide what to do about it.”

Two Canadian manufacturers and an industry group are urging the lobbying commissioner to investigate Sheila Copps’ role in discussions about possible pandemic-era contracts. One importer involved later received an estimated $2 billion in federal deals.

Thank you for the kind words! Honoured to be recognized #PressFreedom

The federal Liberal government unveiled billions in funding — including millions for battleground ridings in Alberta — days before it called the election. One prof says that wasn’t fair to the opposition parties. Find out more: theijf.org/ottawa-unvei...

We’re thrilled to announce Patti Sonntag is joining the IJF as our eyes and ears on the ground in Ottawa! A highly decorated Canadian reporter, Patti brings extensive experience in data-driven investigations and public-interest reporting. Read the story. buff.ly/akhqiLF #cdnpoli #Ottawa

My latest, with @christopher.bsky.social nationalpost.com/news/politic...

This article has sparked some of the most thoughtful and nuanced responses I’ve ever received.

Carney says he resigned from 'all' his roles to run for Liberal leadership. Turns out he hasn't. t.co/MWQJZdDCfG

My latest: “Show Canadians where your money is” Opposition leaders call for stricter disclosure rules nationalpost.com/news/canada/...

Former Liberal minister Randy Boissonnault's pandemic startup banned from government contracts nationalpost.com/news/canada/...

I battled for three years to get this data released. Now we know the names of the 16 companies that allegedly broke rules requiring them to pay for independent environmental monitoring by scientists.

Attn all journos: Tonight after work at 7 pm ET, chat with @mtlgazette.bsky.social's @aaronderfel.bsky.social on Zoom with the CAJ He'll tell us how he got the scoop on six deaths at a Montreal hospital and how you can bring vivid detail to reporting on your region's health-care pressures.

Randy Boissonnault stepping down from cabinet after shifting claims on Indigenous heritage nationalpost.com/news/randy-b...

For those interested in how I got the scoop on the horrific deaths of 6 patients at a Montreal hospital that were covered up - and the action taken in response to my series - click below for more info on my Q & A this Thursday evening with the great @pattisonntag.bsky.social . caj.ca/programs/eve...

My latest on this file, from National Post

Boissonnault’s links to Indigenous identity are under scrutiny following revelations last week that a company he co-owned — Global Health Imports — unsuccessfully bid on two federal contracts in 2020 while declaring itself to be “Indigenous” and “Aboriginal owned.” nationalpost.com/news/randy-b...

My exclusive for the National Post: A cabinet minister was running a startup that said it was Indigenous. nationalpost.com/news/randy-b...

Sorry to leave Global News in this recent round of layoffs. I'm proud of the award-winning work I've produced and am now looking for a new home for many more exclusives. If you are a news editor or producer in need of scoops, especially re: gov't contracting, hit me up.

Text messages obtained by Global News raise questions about whether Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault engaged with his former business partner on deals a year after he joined the federal cabinet, but Boissonnault denies that he’s the “Randy” referenced in the exchange. t.co/tTmrxdg07I

“This is an example of an arrangement with a ‘former’ business associate … that I don’t think the public would be comfortable with,” an expert told @pattisonntag.bsky.social about a federal cabinet minister’s ties to a lobbyist.

Citing "regulatory failure," experts demand public inquiry into Health Canada's approval of BTNX's COVID-19 rapid test and $billions$ in federal spending. Global News' investigation and interview with officials raises questions about red flags missed or ignored #cdnpoli globalnews.ca/news/1021714...

BTNX issued a press release yesterday responding to Global News' investigation. "Our company has complied with regulatory requirements and has always been transparent with Health Canada," BTNX CEO Iqbal Sunderani said. t.co/aPO8Op1Exx

If you are a health care worker and would like to talk about your pandemic experiences, or you work for or run an SME with concerns about federal or provincial contracting, please contact me. Your experiences could help all of us to learn more how taxpayer funds are spent

When Global News asked Prime Minister Trudeau whether his government will inquire into the $2 billion rapid tests deal, Mr. Trudeau responded with the standard "COVID-19 lessons" talking point, adding, "we will be following up" globalnews.ca/news/1018456...

1/ The rapid test supplier BTNX secured $2 billion in federal contracts in 2021-22 despite submitting incomplete data on their COVID-19 test's accuracy to Health Canada, I found during an investigation into federal procurement. globalnews.ca/news/1018321... #cdnpoli