David McKie

Deputy Managing Editor Ottawa

Analysis, Investigations, Opinion, Business, Politics, data journalism

About David McKie

David McKie manages essays and opinion writing at Canada's National Observer. He is also the guiding force behind much of our data journalism and some of our key investigations. He is a highly valued member of our executive team.

As an award-winning author and journalist, he spent 26 years honing his skills at the CBC where his award-winning work (the CAJ, IRE and Michener) influenced policies in areas such as the adverse reactions of prescription drugs and medical devices, as well as the RCMP’s use of Tasers.

He is the 2020 co-recipient of Canadian Association of Journalism Charles Bury award for outstanding contributions to Canadian journalism (his second Bury award).

David teaches at the schools of journalism at Ryerson University, Carleton University and the University of King’s College. He is a trainer with the Canadian Association of Journalists, and the Investigative Reporters and Editors. He has co-authored three journalism textbooks and two user guides on access to information laws and privacy and data journalism.

15 Articles

Lessons learned from covering climate change in 2021

Media outlets must begin thinking about what we learned from COP26, and how we can use the UN conference as a blueprint for climate coverage in 2022.

Are Canada’s Big Eight pension funds committed to net-zero?

Canada's pension funds possess enormous power. Critics say the speed at which they embrace a transition to a green economy “makes a difference.”

Canada's Clean Economy

Canada's big banks are using your funds to play footsie with fossil fuels

As far as activists are concerned, key investment numbers tell the story of a Canadian banking sector that says one thing publicly but continues to invest in fossil fuels away from the spotlight.

Canada's Clean Economy

Facebook ads reveal the frantic push for votes during the campaign home stretch

The uptick in political ads after the first leaders' debate was evident on Facebook, a venue Canada’s National Observer has been mining for trends by grouping the advertisements by topics, age groups, gender and the regions being targeted.

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Election 2021: Who are the candidates in my riding?

Election day is almost here — do you know who's running for office in your riding? Use Canada's National Observer's interactive map to find your candidates.

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Election 2021: Find out how your riding has voted in past elections

Ahead of election day, use this map to see how political leanings in your riding have changed — or not changed — since 2000.

Following the messaging: Mining Facebook’s ad library on Election 2021

The major political parties in this federal election are taking to Facebook to push out their messages.

Green bonds are going from 'niche' to 'mainstream': Can Canada catch up?

Pressure from young climate activists is pushing investors to embrace clean investment initiatives, sustainable finance experts say.

A green stimulus package for Canada

Across North America, climate change is disrupting a generation's mental health

Climate change-induced angst is helping fuel growing youth mental health instability across North America, according to a cross-border investigation involving more than 70 journalists, academics and students across Canada and the U.S.

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Sadhu Johnston, who pushed Vancouver to forefront of global sustainability, resigns

Vancouver City Manager Sadhu Johnston was a powerful influence in implementing Vancouver’s global climate action leadership, and made a mark nationally in Canada’s urban climate action awakening.