Investigative Journalism Foundation

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Ontario charity loses registration over ‘excessive’ $1.5M severance payout

An Ontario charity supporting Orthodox Jewish education had its status revoked last year after auditors raised concerns about a departing staff member receiving a severance payment worth nine times their annual salary.

Bethany Lindsay•11 May 2026

An illustration shows the silhouette of a mule against a backdrop of Canadian currency.

Confessions of a former money mule

Zak Vescera•11 May 2026

Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon and Canadian Identity Minister Marc Miller attend a Gen(Z)AI Plenary Convening fireside chat on online safety.

Evangelical group loses charity status over ‘love offerings’ in North Korea and Russia

The CRA says the Saskatchewan charity's director received "undue benefits" in his role

Bethany Lindsay•7 May 2026

Charities

40% of B.C. charity revocations linked to one retired lawyer and his associates

Blake Bromley and connected charities have faced multiple investigations

Bethany Lindsay•6 May 2026

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Canadian Online Publishing Awards

2025, Investigative, Continuing Coverage

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Power & Influence

Cowessess First Nation lobbies Ottawa to advance 1907 land claim

The Saskatchewan First Nation has been pushing federal officials to advance its land claim related to a land surrender that took place almost 120 years ago

Ninah Hermiston•6 May 2026

Chief Erica Beaudin speaks during a media event while standing in front of other First Nations leaders in 2023.

Tech

Crypto ATM owners bristle at surprise Canadian ban

Federal government says ATMs have become tool for fraud and money laundering

Zak Vescera•5 May 2026

A sticker that says "Bitcoin Accepted Here" in the window of a coffee shop.

Power & Influence

Christian group lobbying Sask. government on MAID, gender-affirming care

The Association for Reformed Political Action has been lobbying in Ottawa and B.C.

Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter•5 May 2026

Representatives of the Association for Reformed Political Action protest against medical assistance in dying in Ottawa.

Politics

Can Canada avoid the mistakes of past submarine deals?

Both shortlisted suppliers have faced historical corruption allegations, but officials say federal system has safeguards for an ethical and transparent process

Carly Penrose•4 May 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney smiles as he climbs down a ladder into a submarine during a tour of the Hanwha Ocean Shipyard in Geoje Island, South Korea.

Power & Influence

Foreign powers using deals with Indigenous communities to meddle in Arctic: CSIS briefing

A 2024 secret briefing note said infrastructure deficits in Arctic communities are creating increased opportunities for foreign investment and influence

Zak Vescera•4 May 2026

Ships are frames by pieces of melting sea ice in Frobisher Bay in Iqaluit, Nunavut.

Politics

Ontario bill doesn’t rule out privatization of water, legal opinion finds

Critics say allowing private ownership in water system could lead to higher costs, less accountability

Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Carly Penrose•1 May 2026

Ontario Premier Doug Ford drinks water as he speaks to journalists at Queen's Park

Power & Influence

Ottawa seeks review of Inuit employment commitments under Nunavut Agreement

The $225,000 contract will include data collection and analysis, program review and recommendations to improve outcomes

Ninah Hermiston•1 May 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney poses with leaders of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc., at a meeting where they reaffirmed commitments to fully implement the Nunavut Agreement.

White Collar Crime

The curious link between illegal weed and a B.C. company accused of helping make fentanyl

A money mule washing dirty cash from illegal weed sales sent tens of thousands to Valerian Labs

Zak Vescera•30 Apr 2026

A laboratory beaker is pictured alongside a substance wrapped in plastic with a pink label that says "DANGER."

Power & Influence

Private firm wants B.C.’s support to revive Vancouver Island rail

The Island Rail Corporation is asking the B.C. government for help in obtaining and reviving rail service corridor on Vancouver Island

Zak Vescera•30 Apr 2026

Totem poles can be seen outside Duncan Train Station in Cowichan Valley o B.C.'s Vancouver Island.

Power & Influence

B.C. woman’s attempt to renege on $1.6M charity donation fails in court

A Vancouver woman who claims she donated her home to a Sikh charity because of pressure from a family member has lost a bid to invalidate the gift.

Bethany Lindsay•29 Apr 2026

An external view of the B.C. Supreme Court.

Announcements

IJF picks up three Digital Publishing Awards nominations

Nominations recognize ongoing coverage of lobbying and two collaborative investigations

Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter•29 Apr 2026

Text reads "The 11th annual digital publishing awards nominees."

Health

Reports of lost or stolen benzodiazepines hit an all-time high last year

Health Canada data shows persistently high levels of theft or loss of drugs from licensed dealers across the country

Matt Malone•28 Apr 2026

A prescription pill bottle containing clonazepam is shown in close-up.

Power & Influence

Longtime political reporter makes jump to lobbying

A reporter who worked on Parliament Hill for almost 10 years is now a lobbyist

Carly Penrose•28 Apr 2026

Ontario charity loses registration over ‘excessive’ $1.5M severance payout

Confessions of a former money mule

Lobbying heats up in anticipation of Internet safety bill

Facts matter. Stay informed.

Explore

NextStar Energy lobbying for support after slow start to year

When does a breach of Canadian charity law cross the line into crime?

Evangelical group loses charity status over ‘love offerings’ in North Korea and Russia

40% of B.C. charity revocations linked to one retired lawyer and his associates

Award-winning stories and databases

Fast Company

Canadian Online Publishing Awards

Anthem Awards

LION Publishers

Data for Canadian democracy

Cowessess First Nation lobbies Ottawa to advance 1907 land claim

Crypto ATM owners bristle at surprise Canadian ban

Christian group lobbying Sask. government on MAID, gender-affirming care

Can Canada avoid the mistakes of past submarine deals?

Foreign powers using deals with Indigenous communities to meddle in Arctic: CSIS briefing

Ontario bill doesn’t rule out privatization of water, legal opinion finds

Ottawa seeks review of Inuit employment commitments under Nunavut Agreement

The curious link between illegal weed and a B.C. company accused of helping make fentanyl

Private firm wants B.C.’s support to revive Vancouver Island rail

B.C. woman’s attempt to renege on $1.6M charity donation fails in court

IJF picks up three Digital Publishing Awards nominations

Reports of lost or stolen benzodiazepines hit an all-time high last year

Longtime political reporter makes jump to lobbying

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Ontario charity loses registration over ‘excessive’ $1.5M severance payout

Confessions of a former money mule

Lobbying heats up in anticipation of Internet safety bill

Facts matter. Stay informed.

NextStar Energy lobbying for support after slow start to year

When does a breach of Canadian charity law cross the line into crime?

Evangelical group loses charity status over ‘love offerings’ in North Korea and Russia

40% of B.C. charity revocations linked to one retired lawyer and his associates

Award-winning stories and databases

Fast Company

Canadian Online Publishing Awards

Anthem Awards

LION Publishers

Data for Canadian democracy

Cowessess First Nation lobbies Ottawa to advance 1907 land claim

Crypto ATM owners bristle at surprise Canadian ban

Christian group lobbying Sask. government on MAID, gender-affirming care

Can Canada avoid the mistakes of past submarine deals?

Foreign powers using deals with Indigenous communities to meddle in Arctic: CSIS briefing

Ontario bill doesn’t rule out privatization of water, legal opinion finds

Ottawa seeks review of Inuit employment commitments under Nunavut Agreement

The curious link between illegal weed and a B.C. company accused of helping make fentanyl

Private firm wants B.C.’s support to revive Vancouver Island rail

B.C. woman’s attempt to renege on $1.6M charity donation fails in court

IJF picks up three Digital Publishing Awards nominations

Reports of lost or stolen benzodiazepines hit an all-time high last year

Longtime political reporter makes jump to lobbying

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