IJF welcomes new group of research and development associates

Through a partnership with researchers at U of T and UBC, students are working on projects tied to lobbying, procurement and political donations data.

Ninah Hermiston

25 May 2026 • 3 min read

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A group of seven students all turn towards their computers while working on projects for their internship at a long wooden table in an office setting.

This year’s group of research and development students working on their projects at the IJF’s office. (Ninah Hermiston/The IJF)

Ninah Hermiston

Ninah is an early-career reporter based in Toronto, currently focused on the Residential Schools database. She has previously worked as an associate producer at CBC Kids News and served as a social media manager for various organizations.

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