Yasmine Ghania
Reporter | Ottawa |
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About Yasmine Ghania
Yasmine Ghania is a freelance journalist based in Ottawa. As of Dec. 2, 2020 she is covering federal policy for Vancouver and B.C. thanks to a grant from the Local Journalism Initiative and the Government of Canada.
Health Canada to study impact of online food ads on children
Health Canada says the main focus will be on social media “because it is a significant source of children’s exposure to food marketing … in particular on social media platforms such as YouTube and Instagram.”
Senators wrestle with scope, constitutionality of assisted dying bill
The controversial Bill C-7 would expand the number of people who can access medical assistance in dying — an amendment opposed by many Conservative MPs in the House of Commons last week.
Quebec lawyer wins Nature Canada award for lifelong commitment to climate justice
Michel Bélanger's work as an environmental lawyer and advocate recently earned him Nature Canada’s pre-eminent 2020 Douglas H. Pimlott Award.