John Woodside
Senior Ottawa Reporter | Ottawa |
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About John Woodside
John Woodside was named one of Canada Clean50's emerging leaders in 2023 for his outstanding reporting on the climate and related issues. Focusing on finance, lobbying, energy policy and the climate emergency from Ottawa, Woodside brings a depth of experience to Canada's National Observer. Before joining Canada's National Observer, John reported on energy for allNewBrunswick and allNewfoundlandLabrador, and focused on Muskrat Falls, nuclear power, and the Irving group of companies.He has also worked with Cited Media and with the foreign policy news outlet OpenCanada. He graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Masters in Journalism.
Trudeau fires back at premiers over carbon price
In letters addressed to the seven premiers who called on the federal government to pause a planned increase to the carbon price, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rejected the demand and reminded them they don't set federal law in the latest volley over the Liberals' signature climate policy.
The carbon tax truth is out there
Conservative Party of Canada Leader Pierre Poilievre says he's against the carbon tax because it hurts families, while Justin Trudeau's Liberals insist it does the opposite. Who is telling the truth?
No fracking way, Canada Pension Plan
The Canada Pension Plan manages retirement funds on behalf of the public and has committed to net zero. So why is an oil and gas company it owns planning to frack under wildlife areas?
Poilievre ramps up carbon price attacks ahead of scheduled increase
The Conservative leader has the federal Liberals in his crosshairs over a scheduled increase to the carbon price, upping the pressure Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government is dealing with across the country.
Enbridge urges shareholders to reject climate resolutions at upcoming AGM
Two separate climate-related shareholder resolutions are on the docket for Enbridge's upcoming annual meeting, and the gas giant really wants them to fail.
With the federal budget looming, majority of Canadians want Big Oil slapped with a windfall tax
The findings from Leger come approximately one month before the federal government unveils its next budget. And environmental advocacy groups are urging Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland to respond to public support by taxing the record profits of the fossil fuel sector.
Competition bureau commissioner seeks more power to take on greenwashing
Canada's competition bureau commissioner wants more power to tackle corporate greenwashing, as the agency finds itself investigating the country's largest bank and major oilsands companies.
Climate progress? Can’t bank on it
Stubborn fossil fuel financing and severely out-of-step renewable investments mean Canadian banks are undermining climate progress.
Toronto mulls ending Enbridge’s free pass
As the Ontario government finds itself knee-deep in gas controversies, the City of Toronto is considering ending fossil fuel subsidies worth up to $200 million annually.
Saskatchewan confirms it will break federal carbon price law. Wilkinson isn’t ruling out legal action
The political battle over the Liberals' signature climate policy is heating up as federal Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says he isn't ruling out legal action after Saskatchewan confirmed it plans to break federal carbon price laws.