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.
Greens chide Liberals over ‘extraordinarily naive’ meeting with ‘one of the most awful oil companies in existence’
Green Party leaders have fired a shot directly at the Liberal cabinet following a high-profile meeting between two federal ministers and executives from Royal Dutch Shell.
World Council of Churches endorses Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
The World Council of Churches is joining other faith-based organizations in a growing call for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, as world governments inch closer to COP28.
Canada’s billions in fossil fuel subsidies under mounting scrutiny
Subsidizing fossil fuels while committing to slash greenhouse gas emissions is like trying to push a boulder both up and down a mountain at the same time, so why can't Canada get a plan in place?
Catherine McKenna awarded French Legion of Honour
Canada's former environment and climate change minister received the Chevalier honour from the French government ahead of the Paris Summit aimed at international financial reform.
Regulators urged to consider ‘unrivalled’ bank concentration over RBC’s bid to buy HSBC Canada
Environmental advocacy groups are warning federal watchdogs that RBC's potential acquisition of HSBC Canada will make the country’s banking system more vulnerable to the risks of climate change and slow action to address the crisis.
Inuit want access to loss and damage fund, Inuit Circumpolar Council president says
The president of the Inuit Circumpolar Council’s Canadian arm says Inuit want direct access to an international fund dedicated to addressing destruction caused by climate change. But is a national loss and damage fund needed instead?
This year’s shareholder meetings ‘should be a wakeup call for the banks’
At the banks' annual general meetings, shareholders voted down resolutions urging stronger climate action despite promises to reach net zero. Is it time for federal regulators to force the banks to fall in line?
Imperial execs testify on toxic tailings leak as Parliament Hill protesters call for accountability
Imperial Oil’s president and CEO described the failure to alert downstream communities to toxic oilsands tailings leaks as a “communication breakdown” during his testimony on Parliament Hill Thursday.
Ben & Jerry’s wants this contentious RCMP unit abolished
The ice cream giant has signed onto an open letter detailing allegations against the Community-Industry Response Group — also known as the "pipeline police" — and urging Canada, British Columbia and the RCMP to suspend all of its activities.
How G7 countries seek to ‘set the tone’ on climate diplomacy around the world
A G7 meeting over the weekend is being criticized by environmental advocates for not reflecting the urgency of the climate crisis, but a close look at the meeting reveals an emerging strategy for how Canada plans to advance its interests this year.