Natasha Bulowski
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About Natasha Bulowski
Natasha Bulowski is an Ottawa-based journalist. She has covered federal policy for Vancouver and B.C. since Jan. 1, 2022 thanks to a grant from the Local Journalism Initiative and the Government of Canada. Natasha is also a graduate of Carleton University's bachelor of journalism program with a minor in human rights.
Alberta won't increase oil sands monitoring funds to keep pace with industry expansion, inflation
Indigenous representatives of an oilsands monitoring program say Alberta won’t increase funding to keep pace with oilsands expansion and inflation — and the shortfall risks compromising monitoring work, according to a letter obtained by Canada’s National Observer.
NDP forges ahead with leadership race despite dissent
Former NDP MP Peter Julian said the party should take six months to talk to members across the country, take stock of what led to the disastrous 2025 election result and build a stronger foundation to move forward before jumping into a leadership race.
Energy minister leans on oil industry talking points in carbon capture announcement
On Friday, the federal government announced $21.5 million for a handful of carbon capture projects in Alberta, and while the amount isn’t going to move the needle, Energy and Natural Resource Minister Tim Hodgson’s choice of words and tone signal how Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government plans to engage with the fossil fuel industry.
Carney's controversial major projects bill becomes law
Passage of Bill C-5 an "assault on science and democracy" say critics.
NDP executive infighting spills into the open with leaked emails
“We are not only failing to uphold democratic values — we are failing the very people who elected us to represent them,” a Quebec representative wrote in her resignation letter.
Senate prepares to pass controversial Bill C-5
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s controversial Bill C-5 is all but guaranteed to become law, but politicians have one last opportunity to make changes to the bill.
Bill C-5 passes the House of Commons vote after accelerated process
The bill will give cabinet enhanced powers to approve and accelerate projects it deems to be in the national interest. It now goes to the Senate for final approval, where it is expected to pass.
In 'serious omission,' G7 leaders release wildfire charter with no mention of climate change
The discussions that led to the statement’s specific wording were not public. But governments of most G7 nations recognize the role of human activity in climate change, as well as the role of climate change in wildfire, with one notable exception.
Conservatives vote with Carney government to rush Bill C-5
The federal Conservatives voted with the Liberals on a special order to push a massive piece of legislation on major project approvals through the House of Commons before the week’s end.