Managing Editor, The Narwhal @thenarwhalca • Je fais des dossiers d'enquête • Investigative reporter • Mike is not short for Micycle
Jun 30, 2023 • 10 tweets • 2 min read
I don't follow how some supposed "experts" on the Internet claim that Canada's Online News Act threatens to 'disrupt' the free flow of information on the Internet. There is no free flow of information on the Internet at the moment. /1
People who are searching for legitimate and credible information or facts, are instead finding misinformation and rage-inducing content that threatens a open and free discussion of ideas. /2
Feb 13, 2023 • 12 tweets • 5 min read
If successful, the lawsuit launched by @thenarwhal today could have significant implications for Canadian journalists reporting in areas where police try to limit both public and media access, reports The Guardian: theguardian.com/world/2023/feb…
The rights of journalists are guaranteed by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Nov. 19, 2021 arrests of Amber Bracken and Michael Toledano sparked outrage among press freedom advocates, reports the CBC cbc.ca/news/canada/br…
Aug 7, 2020 • 5 tweets • 4 min read
The last fully intact ice shelf in the Canadian Arctic has collapsed, losing more than 40 per cent of its area in just two days at the end of July, researchers said on Thursday. A stunning report by @moirawarburtonglobalnews.ca/news/7256706/c…#climate
"It is lucky that we were not on the ice shelf when this happened, our camp area and instruments were all destroyed in this event," wrote @Carleton_U 's Derek Mueller wirl.carleton.ca/milne-ice-shel…
Jul 17, 2020 • 22 tweets • 5 min read
Emails show how oil patch lobbied Alberta Energy Regulator for coronavirus relief. In some cases, the regulator granted relief that was not requested, Suncor said globalnews.ca/news/7185882/c…#abpoli#ableg#aer
Here was the email sent on April 15 by a senior Suncor lawyer to the AER’s executive VP of operations.
Feb 27, 2020 • 14 tweets • 5 min read
This report, warning Alberta faces profound human-induced climate impacts, was sent to the Kenney government more than 6 months ago. Do you think the government tried to bury it? globalnews.ca/news/6600989/a…#abpoli#ableg#AlbertasClimateFuture
Alberta Environment and Parks previously refused to release the report, despite two requests made through freedom of information legislation.
Apr 17, 2019 • 26 tweets • 9 min read
Yesterday, Alberta premier-designate Jason Kenney suggested that Canadian energy is produced "at the highest environmental, human rights and labour standards on Earth." #abpoli#ableg /1
He also said he wants Alberta to "fight back" against people who "lie about how we produce energy" and to "tell the truth assertively." /2
Dec 26, 2018 • 21 tweets • 6 min read
What were the most significant Canadian news stories for you in 2018? As the year draws to a close, there’s no doubt in my mind that the ongoing Trans Mountain saga remains top of mind and critical for many people. Here are the ones that stood out for me:
It might not be a surprise that senior public servants advised the federal government that the Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion project would be good for the economy. But did you know public servants recommended...
Nov 1, 2018 • 15 tweets • 5 min read
Staggering, "mind-blowing" numbers emerge from a "flawed" regulator system in Alberta's oilpatch. The private estimates are now in the public realm following our joint investigation with @CJarvisGlobal@DavidBruser & @EmmaMcitinyurl.com/y866gb66 via @NatObserver#oilsands
“Even though we have known these programs were flawed, there has been no proactive change to the liability programs,” said the AER VP Robert Wadsworth in the newly-released presentation.
