National Observer

One-in-three British Columbians expect to buy an electric car as their next vehicle, but they’re going to have trouble finding one.

It's hard for me as a man talk about what women face in the political realm, but as an observer of social behaviour, I can tell you they have a much harder time than men.

David McLaughlin of the International Institute for Sustainable Development provides key citations from the special report by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change to show how Canada already is, and increasingly will be, affected by global warming and climate change.

Ian Power made sure he was first in line on a chilly October night to make a midnight purchase that will likely cement his place in Canadian history.

After more than a year of leading intense trade negotiations with the United States and Mexico, the first thing Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland did when the new agreement was reached was lay on the floor of the prime minister's office.

"Off the chart" toxic releases in Saskatchewan have been going unpunished for years. Provincial air quality standards have been breached hundreds of times since 2014, but those living nearby were not warned and oil companies responsible for some of the emissions have faced no charges or fines.

Reporter Emilee Gilpin sat down with award-winning author Eden Robinson at the beginning of her newest book launch to discuss nothing less than her success, dating life and the latest LNG pipeline project in her territory.

Premier Doug Ford’s reversal of Ontario’s climate action policies will balloon the deficit by $3 billion, says the province's financial watchdog.

Unbeknown to many Quebecers, the infamous Duplessis cross in the Blue Room isn’t even the original one. In 1984, during renovation and restoration work, the old crucifix was replaced. This so-called "historical artifact” is barely older than the furniture in my mom's house, writes columnist Toula Drimonis.

MPs spent their first day back in Parliament after Thanksgiving break debating the perils of climate change.

Ontario NDP Opposition leader Andrea Horwath and Green Party leader Mike Schreiner tell National Observer the challenges of serving in opposition to Doug Ford's government.

Peter Boehm says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau popped the question during a briefing on his last day as a public servant: would he like to serve in the Senate?

Emerging Indigenous directors Asia Youngman and Trevor Mack premiered their short documentary 'In the Valley of Wild Horses' at the Vancouver International Film Festival. Their showings sold-out, highlighting an increased interest in community-based story-telling.

Are we in a genuine emergency? Say yes, Mr. Speaker, the world needs that truth.

National Observer goes inside the Ontario Liberal caucus and finds a group of seven MPPs still grappling with election results, and trying to find a foothold for themselves at Queen's Park.

Author Chris Hedges spoke with National Observer's editor-in-chief Linda Solomon Wood about 'diseases of despair' and his new book 'America, the Farewell Tour'.

The Ontario Conservative government is musing about introducing its own plan to make polluters pay, just as it is rejecting the federal government's efforts to do the same thing,

In her speech, Tzeporah Berman said striking a balance is already complex but has been made worse by public discourse suffused with hate and polarized ideologies on both sides. Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says anti-pipeline opponents aren't realistic.

Standing side-by-side with his long-time colleague, Sidney Ribaux mischievously threw a light jab at a gaggle of journalists and TV cameras deployed for a Friday morning news conference. He didn't expect to see so much interest for a briefing about pesticides, he said with a smile.

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