Natasha Bulowski
Journalist | Ottawa |
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About Natasha Bulowski
Natasha Bulowski is an Ottawa-based journalist. She has covered federal policy for Vancouver and B.C. since Jan. 1, 2022 thanks to a grant from the Local Journalism Initiative and the Government of Canada. Natasha is also a graduate of Carleton University's bachelor of journalism program with a minor in human rights.
How does lobbying work?
Many Canadians don't realize lobbying shapes the laws and policies that govern our day-to-day lives, affecting the country's future. A lobbyist’s main objective is to influence government decisions and legislation in the interest of their client — but what does this actually mean?
‘Deep entanglement’ between fossil fuel companies and pension funds cause for concern
New research exposes a “deep entanglement” between the fossil fuel industry and those who govern Canada’s biggest pension funds, raising concerns of potential conflicts of interest.
NDP MPs grill Liberals on fossil fuel subsidies
The Liberals endured a day-long grilling over fossil fuel subsidies from the New Democrats on Tuesday.
MPs to discuss ending fossil fuel subsidies at cross-party townhall
Tonight, MPs from across party lines will take part in a virtual townhall on ending fossil fuel subsidies.
Federal-Ontario deal just funds ‘the watching of the extinction of caribou,’ enviro groups say
A new caribou conservation agreement between the federal government and Ontario fails to protect habitat critical to both the iconic creatures and the climate fight, environmental groups say.
Government inaction on just transition ‘stealing our futures,’ longtime oil and gas worker says
By failing to support coal workers and prepare for a just transition to a low-carbon economy, the federal government is “stealing our futures,” says longtime oil and gas worker Stephen Buhler.
Federal government not ready to deliver a just transition despite past promises
Transitioning away from fossil fuels is key for Canada to meet its climate targets, but a recent audit shows the federal government is not ready to support a just transition for affected workers and communities.
Trans Mountain pipeline insurers dropping like flies
Lloyd’s of London syndicate Aspen Insurance announced April 21 it will cut ties with Trans Mountain when its insurance policy expires this summer, making it the 17th company to do so.
Canada’s climate goals are built on flawed forest carbon accounting, enviro groups say
Last week, the federal government announced Canada’s 2020 greenhouse gas emissions dropped, in part thanks to trees removing carbon from the atmosphere. However, environmentalists are quick to point out this calculation excludes a huge chunk of emissions from the logging industry.
Canada’s emissions fell in 2020, but don’t pop the champagne just yet
Canada cut its greenhouse gas emissions by nine per cent in 2020, but whether that is indicative of a long-term trend or merely a product of the COVID-19 pandemic remains to be seen.