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COP26: Uniting the World to Tackle Climate Change

Canada's National Observer's report on the 26th UN climate change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow from Oct. 31 to Nov. 12 in partnership with Italy. This report was produced in collaboration with the Institute for Sustainability, Education and Action.

House of Irving

A series by investigative reporter Bruce Livesey examines the powerful role the Irving family plays in the business, politics and media of New Brunswick and beyond.  To fund more investigative reporting on National Observer by Bruce Livesey, please subscribe.

First Nations Forward

Produced in collaboration with the Real Estate Foundation of BC, I-SEA, Vancouver Foundation, Vancity, Catherine Donnelly Foundation, Donner Canadian Foundation, Clayoquot Biosphere Trust,  North Foundation, Willow Grove Foundation, Canadian Center for Journalism, Victoria Foundation, and the Port Moody Foundation. National Observer retains full editorial control over the topics and the reporting. 

A green stimulus package for Canada

This special project is being produced in collaboration with I-SEA, The Canadian Journalism Centre, the Trottier Family Foundation and the Ivey Foundation. Canada's National Observer maintains complete editorial control of all aspects of the reporting.

Homesick: Inuit between two worlds

Produced in collaboration with the Echo Foundation, this series focuses on the challenges faced by Inuit in the north as well as what happens when they arrive in Montreal.

The Price of Oil

An unprecedented national collaboration between National Observer, The Toronto Star, Global News, the Michener Awards Foundation, the Corporate Mapping Project and four journalism schools investigating the impacts of the oil and gas industry on Canadian communities. 

Robert Cribb, Toronto Star, Price of Oil, pump jacks, oilfields

DEEPWATER

Investigating threats to the world's oceans and the solutions that might save them. 

Great Bear Rainforest

An epic story of collaboration between government, First Nations, environmentalists, and industry to save one of the world's largest temperate coastal rainforests. In collaboration with Teck, Inc. Tides Canada and Vancity.

State Of The Animal

In Canada, wildlife face many challenges, as they are hunted, managed, and their food sources and habitats are altered by climate change.  This Special Report has received generous funding from readers to pay for reporting on an issue which, like its subjects,  is often out of sight and out of mind. Please subscribe or make a donation to ensure their story continues to be told.

State of the Animal, Climate change, rainforest, habitat destruction

The Climate Innovator Next Door

What motivates people to take on the challenge of climate change?  Our reporters look at how Canadians are coming up with solutions in our own backyards. If you'd like to see more of this reporting, please subscribe.

Canada's Oilsands

Our award-winning series on the people, places and conflicts on the front lines of resource development in the Alberta oil patch.  

Suncor Oil Sands - Andy Wright

Trans Mountain

Reports on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project.

Toxins in Canada

A series exploring the pros and cons of pesticide use in Canada, the strengths and weaknesses of its regulatory landscape and who exercises the greatest influence on this landscape. Produced in collaboration with The Echo Foundation. National Observer retains full editorial control.

Zoning out: Doug Ford's special land-use orders

A Canada's National Observer investigation into the Doug Ford government's use of controversial ministerial zoning orders to approve development projects, in some cases benefitting political donors and despite environmental concerns.

Surviving Hate

Surviving Hate is a multi-year investigation into how racism, hate and discrimination affect Canadians — through the lens of public institutions.

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