John Woodside
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Senior Ottawa Reporter | Ottawa |
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About John Woodside
John Woodside was named one of Canada Clean50's emerging leaders in 2023 for his outstanding reporting on the climate and related issues. Focusing on finance, lobbying, energy policy and the climate emergency from Ottawa, Woodside brings a depth of experience to Canada's National Observer. Before joining Canada's National Observer, John reported on energy for allNewBrunswick and allNewfoundlandLabrador, and focused on Muskrat Falls, nuclear power, and the Irving group of companies.He has also worked with Cited Media and with the foreign policy news outlet OpenCanada. He graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Masters in Journalism.
Canada Strong and Free Network plans to bring far right provocateur to Canada
An influential hub for Canadian conservatives is bringing far-right American provocateur Chris Rufo to Alberta to share his vision for the conservative movement. Experts tell Canada's National Observer he's a master at exploding fringe issues into the mainstream, which spells bad news for progressive policies.
Lac Seul First Nation set to finally receive compensation for flooding of reserve land
Close to 100 years ago Canada flooded the Lac Seul First Nation's reserve land without consent or compensation. After winning a Supreme Court of Canada battle three years ago, the nation is now set to finally receive compensation.
Billions of dollars of compensation expected after Supreme Court ruling finds Crown made a "mockery" of treaty promise
A unanimous ruling from the Supreme Court of Canada says for the past 150 years, the Crown has broken revenue-sharing agreements signed with Anishinaabe First Nations, making a "mockery" of a treaty promise. Compensations will be worth billions.
What a Harris-led USA would mean for Canada and the climate
As the American election creeps closer with two radically different visions for the country, backed by fiercely polarized political factions, the U.S. appears poised for another tense election cycle. From a climate perspective, the choice is clear.
After promise to end subsidies, feds loan Coastal GasLink up to $200 million
Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chief Namoks is accusing the federal government of violating Indigenous rights as it provides hundreds of millions of dollars to a controversial fossil fuel project snaking through the nation's unceded territory.
NATO accuses Russia, China of spreading disinformation to undermine climate action
NATO says climate change is affecting its capabilities on land, in the sea, in the sky, in cyberspace and outer space. At the same time, the world's most powerful alliance wants more funding to respond to natural disasters and combat disinformation. But is more military funding the right response?
Public transit advocates pan Feds’ $30 billion commitment
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a $30 billion fund representing the largest public transit investment in Canadian history. Advocates say it misses the mark almost entirely.
Feds accused of walking back chemical regulations
The federal government is in the middle of a regulatory battle over the future of so-called “forever chemicals,” catching flak from environmentalists who say Ottawa is walking back plans that would protect the public.
What would Mark Carney as finance minister mean for Canada's climate ambitions?
Will Mark Carney join the Liberal’s inner ranks to become finance minister is a question feeding speculation across the country’s pundit class. But what would it mean for the climate?
During heat wave, Vancouver Park Rangers confiscate food and drink coolers out of encampment
Videos posted on social media show a group of park rangers reaching into a tent at CRAB Park, grabbing coolers, and walking away while being questioned by an individual off-camera.