Morgan Sharp
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About Morgan Sharp
Morgan Sharp is a non-binary trans journalist who wrote about youth and young people in and around Toronto, thanks to a grant from the Local Journalism Initiative and the Government of Canada.
She covered a wide range of subject areas over more than three years with National Observer and ten years with the Reuters news agency before that, including general and political news, the environment and sustainability, technology and the companies that sell it, financial markets and economics.
Originally from Melbourne, Australia, they lived and worked in Cairo and London before settling in Toronto.
Ontario NDP channels AOC with a Green New Deal of its own
Seeking to re-frame climate policy as a matter of economic justice, not just emissions targets, the party came out of its recent convention with an aggressive policy position that's likely to influence federal Leader Jagmeet Singh in the coming election.
What the heck is the circular economy?
Entrepreneurs in Finland are turning biomass into textiles. National Observer explains what that could mean for the future of the planet.
Ford's Bill 108 attempts to rush urban development bill without asking cities
Public testimony on the More Homes, More Choices Act was limited to one day (Friday) and the bill could be passed into law by Wednesday, highlighting complaints from mayors, cities, and housing and environmental advocates that it is being rushed through to the benefit of developers and detriment of communities.
Wilson-Raybould, Philpott to run as independents
The pair made separate but synchronized announcements in their ridings — Wilson-Raybould at a small community centre in Vancouver and Philpott at a farm market outside Toronto. Both urged the need for Canadian politics to have people beholden to no central authority.
New watchdog to review activities of whistleblowers, raising safety concerns
Initially sold as a robust watchdog for Canadian companies abroad, it is not yet clear if the newly-created watchdog will have sufficient power to investigate wrongdoing.
Barrick Gold faces pointed question
The new CEO of Barrick Gold Corp, who came over in its takeover of West Africa-focused Rangold Resources completed earlier this year, faced protest outside and a pointed question inside about the Canadian mining giant's role in the world. Mark Bristow has big shoes to fill at the Canadian mining giant's head office.
Trudeau government offers Kenney oilsands exemptions if he protects Notley's cap
The federal government of Justin Trudeau took the initiative on Jason Kenney's first day in power in Alberta, offering to exempt a list of specific oilsands operations from environmental assessment if the new UCP government sticks to Rachel Notley's 100 megatonne emissions cap.
Decades after 1976 flood, Kashechewan First Nation still hopes to relocate
After 17 evacuations over the past few decades, members of Kashechewan First Nation travelled to press politicians in Toronto and Ottawa to pay attention and help them survive.
Jason Kenney takes oath of office
Jason Kenney was sworn in as Alberta's premier on Tuesday, ushering in a United Conservative government that has promised to reverse many of the climate action policies of its NDP predecessor and revive its energy industry.
Board member from Alberta oilpatch regulator slams Jason Kenney and quits
Ed Whittingham has resigned as a board member from the Alberta Energy Regulator, citing concerns over the policies of the province's incoming United Conservative Party government, led by premier-designate Jason Kenney.