Holly Lake is a journalist from Newfoundland and Labrador landlocked in Ottawa. A coastal soul, her work focuses on fisheries, oceans and environmental stories. She has collected a shelf of awards and nominations over the years, including from the Ontario Newspaper Awards, Dunlop Awards and Canadian Association of Journalists. She has an undergrad in law and political science from Carleton University, a master’s degree in journalism from Western University and is currently studying law at the University of Ottawa.

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Insiders reveal dubious methods

National Observer spoke to several scientists about their experiences with environmental assessments on major industrial projects that got approved after their proponents submitted dubious evidence in their applications. The consultants all experienced similar pressure to overlook evidence that might make it difficult for projects to get approved by regulatory agencies.
Oversight
By Holly Lake in Investigations, Energy, Politics | June 21st 2019

Saskatchewan court validates Trudeau's carbon tax

The Saskatchewan government will appeal the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal ruling Friday that said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's carbon tax is constitutional. The ruling is the first in a series of court challenges launched by conservative-leaning premiers who have declined to impose a price on carbon pollution.
By Holly Lake in News, Energy, Politics | May 3rd 2019