Cecil Rosner
@rosnerc.bsky.social
Longtime journalist, writer, trainer. Occasional chess player. Currently managing editor of the Investigative Journalism Foundation.
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How big a factor does money play in winning a seat in Parliament? Here's what we found happened with the biggest spenders in last year's election.
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January 21, 2026 at 1:30 PM
How big a factor does money play in winning a seat in Parliament? Here's what we found happened with the biggest spenders in last year's election.
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LNG Canada has been burning significantly more gas than planned in Kitimat, according to a @thenarwhal.ca investigation. Read the story here:
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January 21, 2026 at 7:30 PM
LNG Canada has been burning significantly more gas than planned in Kitimat, according to a @thenarwhal.ca investigation. Read the story here:
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If you've ever wondered how important money is to winning an election in Canada, read this.
How big a factor does money play in winning a seat in Parliament? Here's what we found happened with the biggest spenders in last year's election.
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January 21, 2026 at 4:28 PM
If you've ever wondered how important money is to winning an election in Canada, read this.
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Whistleblowers let us know when something is going wrong inside government. How often does that happen, and do the whistleblowers face reprisals? Matt Malone has the answers.
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January 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Whistleblowers let us know when something is going wrong inside government. How often does that happen, and do the whistleblowers face reprisals? Matt Malone has the answers.
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Four Montreal-area health companies have been banned from provincial government contracts for five years. They supply medical professionals to healthcare facilities and remote Indigenous communities, but are alleged to have shared contract bidding strategies, methods and prices.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Four Montreal-area health companies have been banned from provincial government contracts for five years. They supply medical professionals to healthcare facilities and remote Indigenous communities, but are alleged to have shared contract bidding strategies, methods and prices.
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A Vancouver charity lost its registration after the Canada Revenue Agency found it issued a $4.8 million donation receipt for property that was not actually a gift. Read our report.
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January 15, 2026 at 9:00 PM
A Vancouver charity lost its registration after the Canada Revenue Agency found it issued a $4.8 million donation receipt for property that was not actually a gift. Read our report.
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The real identity of a shadowy political leader in Alberta is revealed.
You won't find much public information about Prolife Alberta leader Murray Ruhl. We did some extensive digging and found he has an alternate online life as a traditionalist Catholic blogger. Read our joint investigation with @xtramagazine.com
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January 14, 2026 at 10:38 PM
The real identity of a shadowy political leader in Alberta is revealed.
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You won't find much public information about Prolife Alberta leader Murray Ruhl. We did some extensive digging and found he has an alternate online life as a traditionalist Catholic blogger. Read our joint investigation with @xtramagazine.com
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January 14, 2026 at 2:15 PM
You won't find much public information about Prolife Alberta leader Murray Ruhl. We did some extensive digging and found he has an alternate online life as a traditionalist Catholic blogger. Read our joint investigation with @xtramagazine.com
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A great roundup from @deanbeeby.bsky.social about the sorry state of freedom of information in Canada, and the missed opportunities in 2025.
Governments dropped the ball on enhancing freedom of information laws in 2025, despite promises of increased transparency. The IJF’s contributing writer @deanbeeby.bsky.social takes a look at developments last year.
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January 9, 2026 at 6:34 PM
A great roundup from @deanbeeby.bsky.social about the sorry state of freedom of information in Canada, and the missed opportunities in 2025.
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2025 was a pivotal year for Indigenous rights in Canada, with courts affirming protections for water, housing, child welfare, health care and consultation. Ninah Hermiston takes you inside the biggest Indigenous rights legal cases of the year.
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January 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM
2025 was a pivotal year for Indigenous rights in Canada, with courts affirming protections for water, housing, child welfare, health care and consultation. Ninah Hermiston takes you inside the biggest Indigenous rights legal cases of the year.
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Millions of Canadians read our investigations in 2025. We launched our exclusive newsletter tracking power-led influence in Canada, two new public-interest databases and took home prestigious awards — thanks to supporters like you! Now, you can revisit our most-read stories of 2025.
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December 31, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Millions of Canadians read our investigations in 2025. We launched our exclusive newsletter tracking power-led influence in Canada, two new public-interest databases and took home prestigious awards — thanks to supporters like you! Now, you can revisit our most-read stories of 2025.
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Open By Default is the IJF’s database that holds millions of pages of government documents released under federal transparency laws, which we make publicly available. Here are some secrets we revealed in 2025.
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December 30, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Open By Default is the IJF’s database that holds millions of pages of government documents released under federal transparency laws, which we make publicly available. Here are some secrets we revealed in 2025.
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Christian organizations account for more than a quarter of Canadian charities that had their status revoked for serious tax law violations in 2025. Check out our analysis.
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December 29, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Christian organizations account for more than a quarter of Canadian charities that had their status revoked for serious tax law violations in 2025. Check out our analysis.
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Lobbyists logged 6,000+ meetings in October, the busiest month in the history of the federal lobbying registry. Reporter @carlypenrose.bsky.social dove deep into what’s driving the surge, and who is getting the most attention in the corridors of power
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December 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Lobbyists logged 6,000+ meetings in October, the busiest month in the history of the federal lobbying registry. Reporter @carlypenrose.bsky.social dove deep into what’s driving the surge, and who is getting the most attention in the corridors of power
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One of Canada’s security and intelligence watchdogs says it’s being denied access to the documents it needs to do its job. As Matt Malone reports, it’s a recurring problem.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
One of Canada’s security and intelligence watchdogs says it’s being denied access to the documents it needs to do its job. As Matt Malone reports, it’s a recurring problem.
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Exclusive: Canada’s information commissioner is opposed to a government proposal to restrict her ability to compel departments to follow access-to-information laws, calling the plan a “step backward.” IJF contributing writer @deanbeeby.bsky.social has the latest.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Exclusive: Canada’s information commissioner is opposed to a government proposal to restrict her ability to compel departments to follow access-to-information laws, calling the plan a “step backward.” IJF contributing writer @deanbeeby.bsky.social has the latest.
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Launch of Lawyers for Reporters is a vital step forward in strengthening press freedom in Canada caj.ca/launch-of-la...
Launch of Lawyers for Reporters is a vital step forward in strengthening press freedom in Canada - Canadian Association of Journalists
The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ), the University of King’s College and the Canadian Media Lawyers Association (CMLA) are joining forces to launch Lawyers for Reporters Canada, an initiati...
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December 18, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Launch of Lawyers for Reporters is a vital step forward in strengthening press freedom in Canada caj.ca/launch-of-la...
Millions lost as federal agencies allegedly billed for phantom work: theijf.org/article/mill...
Millions lost as federal agencies allegedly billed for phantom work
Public service journalism
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December 16, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Millions lost as federal agencies allegedly billed for phantom work: theijf.org/article/mill...
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2025 was our biggest year yet — more investigations, more data, more impact.
To say thank you, we’re offering 25% off your first year of an IJF Starter subscription.
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To say thank you, we’re offering 25% off your first year of an IJF Starter subscription.
If you believe Canadians deserve fearless, independent journalism, now’s the time to support it.
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December 11, 2025 at 10:38 PM
2025 was our biggest year yet — more investigations, more data, more impact.
To say thank you, we’re offering 25% off your first year of an IJF Starter subscription.
If you believe Canadians deserve fearless, independent journalism, now’s the time to support it.
Subscribe today zurl.co/3n2MD
To say thank you, we’re offering 25% off your first year of an IJF Starter subscription.
If you believe Canadians deserve fearless, independent journalism, now’s the time to support it.
Subscribe today zurl.co/3n2MD
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Ottawa is considering changes to Canada's access-to-information laws. We obtained internal documents set for release in October, but not published, that will ban certain people from making requests. Read the full story by IJF contributing writer @deanbeeby.bsky.social
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December 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Ottawa is considering changes to Canada's access-to-information laws. We obtained internal documents set for release in October, but not published, that will ban certain people from making requests. Read the full story by IJF contributing writer @deanbeeby.bsky.social
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We’re hiring an investigative reporter with an interest and expertise in politics and government procurement at all levels! This is a full-time, remote position.
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December 8, 2025 at 9:30 PM
We’re hiring an investigative reporter with an interest and expertise in politics and government procurement at all levels! This is a full-time, remote position.
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Since 2017 the federal government has given roughly $2.7 billion in grants to students at private for-profit post-secondary programs. Here's how that happened — and why the federal government is now cutting those students off.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Since 2017 the federal government has given roughly $2.7 billion in grants to students at private for-profit post-secondary programs. Here's how that happened — and why the federal government is now cutting those students off.
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Here's what has happened in Ontario since gambling opportunities were enhanced. The graphics in this story are particularly revealing. @theijf.org
Ontario’s iGaming market propelled a 330% increase in gambling-related bankruptcies since 2021. Beyond the numbers, the personal stories are heartbreaking.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Here's what has happened in Ontario since gambling opportunities were enhanced. The graphics in this story are particularly revealing. @theijf.org
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Ontario’s iGaming market propelled a 330% increase in gambling-related bankruptcies since 2021. Beyond the numbers, the personal stories are heartbreaking.
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December 8, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Ontario’s iGaming market propelled a 330% increase in gambling-related bankruptcies since 2021. Beyond the numbers, the personal stories are heartbreaking.
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This project started in the Stephen Harper era, but was soon criticized and ridiculed -- labelled "grotesque" by the Globe and Mail. Read the latest from @deanbeeby.bsky.social @theijf.org
Read how a judge dismisses the lawsuit filed by a proponent of the controversial Mother Canada war memorial.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:20 PM
This project started in the Stephen Harper era, but was soon criticized and ridiculed -- labelled "grotesque" by the Globe and Mail. Read the latest from @deanbeeby.bsky.social @theijf.org