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A Facebook group called "OSR cream for autism" claims to treat the developmental condition through detoxification. One mother is fighting to expose it. Our investigation with TVO’s Big [If True] takes you inside the sale and promotion of unproven treatments online.

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February 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Records released by the U.S. Department of Justice revealed a close-knit relationship between Jeffrey Epstein and Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, an Emirati businessman whose company controls some of Canada’s largest container ports.

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February 9, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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The Department of National Defence wants to buy wearable eye-tracking glasses from a Swedish tech company, seeking two models and their associated software licence to “provide streamlined data collection, processing and analysis functions for ready-to-use results” for training.

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February 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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An Irish waste management company registered to lobby Ottawa, encouraging Canada to “adopt policies and regulations that are similar to the European Union,” and that follow the UN Waste Hierarchy of energy recovery and waste disposal.

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February 6, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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FanDuel’s parent company, Flutter Entertainment, updated its B.C. lobby registration to address the iGaming grey market in the province. Currently, online gambling in B.C. is provincially operated through PlayNow, and there are no plans to expand to private companies.

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February 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Our joint investigation with TVO takes you inside social media hubs for the sale and promotion of unproven health products, including some claiming to treat or even cure autism. The Facebook group "OSR cream for autism" has left one mother horrified. Read more:

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February 6, 2026 at 2:32 PM
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Facebook’s lobbyists are looking to Alberta to discuss policy about developing artificial intelligence infrastructure in the province. Alberta wants to attract technology companies to build data centres, emphasizing its natural resources and suitable environment.

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February 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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Read how @brettmckay.bsky.social walks readers through his process of data collection from the government of Alberta's records of tax debts owed by oil and gas companies.

These records are now easily searchable via an in-house database. Find them here: theijf.org/article/sear...
February 5, 2026 at 3:38 PM
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An anti-bullying organization founded by a Calgary police officer has lost its charitable status after the CRA alleged he operated the organization for personal benefit. But he says he lost money because of the charity.

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February 5, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Human trafficking for forced labour has never been a government priority, advocates say. @thetyee.ca and the IJF obtained a government report indicating that labour trafficking of migrant workers in a range of industries is on the rise in Canada. Read our joint-report.

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February 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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An exclusive IJF investigation reveals nearly 600 Alberta companies are responsible for millions of dollars in municipal tax debts and unpaid lease payments to landowners.

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February 3, 2026 at 8:39 PM
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"The system should be fine to operate by burning 11,000 cubic metres of gas per day, but due to the issue it would need to burn at least 170,000 cubic metres daily . . .on Sept. 1, 2025, LNG Canada flared 1,708,649 cubic metres of gas, making it the highest single day."
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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 23, 2026 at 4:34 PM
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The RCMP’s National Cybercrime Coordination Centre has built an artificial intelligence data tool, equipped for police departments across the country to combat the surge in fraud cases that are estimated to cost Canadians billions of dollars.

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February 2, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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Toronto-based 2SLGBTQI+ community centre and charity The 519 wants to discuss Ottawa’s safe third country agreement with the United States. The agreement says individuals must claim refugee protection in the first “safe country” they enter.

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January 31, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Correctional Service Canada is hiring an infectious disease physician to provide clinical services at Manitoba's Stony Mountain Institution, as prisons face scrutiny over health care and outbreak management.

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January 30, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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DoorDash has hired a former B.C. NDP insider to lobby against the province’s hourly $20.88 minimum wage regulation for app-based workers. Read about the registration:

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January 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Marineland’s beluga whales and dolphins are going to be moved over a year after the Ontario park closed to the public. This decision follows a surge in lobbying by the park and animal rights groups,who are concerned about what will be done to protect the whales.

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January 30, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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A Vancouver-based Christian foundation is trying to stop tax officials from revoking its charitable status by taking the Canada Revenue Agency to court, arguing the federal agency’s oversight of charities is unconstitutional.

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January 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX has hired a former Liberal staffer to handle the company’s communications with the federal government. Sharan Kaur was previously the deputy chief of staff to former finance minister Bill Morneau.

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January 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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A federal intelligence report warns Canada’s controversial gun buyback program “will almost certainly be leveraged by violent extremist propaganda,” while suggesting the ban would do little to prevent deadly attacks.

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January 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Canada’s Bill C-4 promises to make life affordable for Canadians, but one measure would exempt political parties from provincial privacy laws. And privacy advocates are sounding the alarm.

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January 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Canada’s federal election last spring saw the highest-spending from candidates who won their local ridings by nearly 70%. More spending means more campaign visibility, but at what cost? Read our analysis: zurl.co/WOxcE
January 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Canada is advocating for improved care for pregnancy loss, universal free contraception and women's health in New Brunswick.

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January 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Toronto-based Alamos Gold registered to lobby the federal government to advance its mining activities in Northern Manitoba. Read about the expansion.

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January 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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Fair Future Canmore says it is a grassroots group opposed to the Alberta town's vacancy tax. We found that it shares an office with one of Canmore's major housing developers.

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January 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM