National Observer

National Observer is a Canadian news outlet established by Linda Solomon Wood and a talented team of award-winning journalists to take advantage of the evolving media landscape. The organization is headquartered in Vancouver, with Managing Editor Mike De Souza and an expanding team located in Ottawa, while lead investigative reporter Bruce Livesey operates from Toronto. National Observer aims to shed light on important but often overlooked Canadian stories, focusing on topics such as climate, energy, business, culture, and politics. Additionally, the publication showcases innovative business practices and lifestyle tips that promote sustainability and support the shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy. To uphold the integrity of Canada’s democracy, National Observer allows its journalists the necessary time—sometimes days, weeks, or even months—to conduct thorough investigative reporting. Many in-depth investigations and features are available in our Special Reports section.

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Climate connects everything

20 hours ago | nationalobserver.com | Darren Schuettler |Darius Snieckus

The word 'climate' has been conspicuous by its absence in the federal parties' policy platforms and leadership debates during Canada's election, overshadowed in voters' minds by questions of national economic sovereignty in the face of US tariffs, cost of living affordability and health care. Yet the climate crisis is a red thread lock-stitching these top-of-mind issues together.
Cleantech industry urges Carney cabinet to proceed with 'ambition'

1 day ago | nationalobserver.com | Darius Snieckus

Canadian industry came out united in its support for the federal cabinet named Tuesday by Liberal Prime Minister Mark Carney. But for sectors ranging from renewable energy to cleantech and EVs, leaders of business advocacy bodies said the government's "ambition" must be closely followed by "action" if Canada's energy transition is to get back on track.
Honda pumps brakes on $15 billion EV hub, Ontario premier vows to hold auto firms 'accountable'

1 day ago | nationalobserver.com | Darius Snieckus

Japanese auto giant Honda has pumped the brakes on its $15 billion plan to build an electric vehicle supply chain in Canada, blaming "changing market conditions" for a decision that deals a serious blow to Canada's EV manufacturing ambitions.
Honda pumps brakes on $15 billion EV hub but Ontario premier says expansion 'intact'

1 day ago | nationalobserver.com | Darius Snieckus

Japanese auto giant Honda has pumped the brakes on its $15 billion plan to build an electric vehicle supply chain in Canada, blaming "changing market conditions" for a decision that deals a serious blow to Canada's EV manufacturing ambitions.
Nature's lesser-known carbon player

2 days ago | nationalobserver.com | Evert Lindquist

While trees are often seen as the poster child for natural carbon capture, a researcher has set out across Newfoundland to compare the ways other areas of nature contribute to this system - specifically, how large animals store carbon and cycle both carbon and nutrients through our ecosystems.
We're hiring a Toronto Lead Reporter

2 days ago | nationalobserver.com | Jimmy Thomson

Canada's National Observer (CNO) delivers vital reporting on the defining crisis of our time: climate change. Through rigorous investigation and compelling storytelling, we reveal the impacts of climate change on politics, public health and business transformation. With an audience of millions and over 400,000 subscribers, CNO is Canada's leading source of reporting on the climate crisis and the path to solutions.
Rust with Alec Baldwin finally arrives but can't shake the accident he caused

6 days ago | nationalobserver.com | Volkmar Richter

The big news, shocker actually, in the movie world this week was Donald Trump's plan to impose a 100% tariff on some movies. So called runaway productions seem to be the main target. Films that could have been made in the US but went elsewhere to save money. Hello BC, Ontario and many other places. Think how often Vancouver has played Seattle, and Toronto has pretended to be Chicago. Marvel movies generally film in the UK. It goes on and on. How it'll work is not clear at all.
an all-Canadian EV aims to revolutionize industry

6 days ago | nationalobserver.com | Darius Snieckus

Turns out $20 million could be a good price for a new EV. If that car is the Project Arrow prototype - an all-Canadian electric vehicle dreamt up by an auto industry body that has already drummed up $500 million in contracts for the companies which contributed their technologies, that is. The EV concept, named after the avant-garde but controversial Canadian-built Avro Arrow supersonic fighter jet cancelled in 1959, has been logging thousands of air miles of its own since its launch in 2020.
Ontario to build four small nuclear reactors costing $21 billion

6 days ago | nationalobserver.com | Alison Jones |Liam Casey

Construction on the first of four small modular reactors at a nuclear station east of Toronto is set to begin this year with the entire project costing $21 billion. The first reactor at the site of the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station should be completed by 2030, officials said. The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission approved Ontario Power Generation's plan last month to build the first of four reactors.
'De-extinction' isn't real, but the conservation questions it raises are

6 days ago | nationalobserver.com | Ethan Linck

Burgum's interest comes at a perilous time for the Endangered Species Act, which is currently in the crosshairs of the second Trump administration. A January executive order sought to resurrect the "God Squad," a committee empowered to overrule the law when species protections prevent development.