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Get Contact List →Download Contact ListThe Top Climate Journalists in Canada in 2025 are:
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Anita Balakrishnan reports on the collision of corporate strategy, policy, and environmental stewardship for The Logic. Her work sits at three intersections:
Achievements: Webster Award winner for exposing gaps in Canada’s critical mineral reporting; shaped provincial hydrogen strategies through investigative policy analysis.
Canadian investment leaders at Davos set timelines for climate-friendly economy
Alphabet's Nest Said to Face Restructuring Months After Co-Founder's Departure
The world is scrambling to secure rare earth metals after a policy upheaval in China—and Canada could benefit
Charles Mandel (1964-2023) was Canada’s preeminent climate-tech journalist, whose work for Canada’s National Observer and BetaKit shaped national conversations on sustainable innovation. Based in Nova Scotia but with a coast-to-coast reporting footprint, he blended policy analysis with grassroots storytelling to drive environmental accountability.
Mandel’s legacy lives on through the Tales from Beyond the Grid archive – required reading for understanding Canadian climate-tech’s human dimension.
Pow! Bam! Biff! Special effects studio Monsters Aliens Robots Zombies raises $6.5 million
The cost of electricity that solar and wind technologies generate is poised to drop dramatically by 2025
Five months in, details on Canada’s new Innovation and Investment Agency remain sparse
As Canada’s foremost analyst of socio-climatic systems, Dr. Davidson bridges academic research and policy implementation. Her work at the University of Alberta has redefined how we conceptualize energy transitions, particularly through:
Successful engagement requires:
Leading a CA$2.1M SSHRC project on Arctic energy democracy, Davidson seeks case studies examining:
As DeSmog’s Global Managing Editor, Dembicki leads investigations into fossil fuel industry disinformation networks across North America and Europe. His work combines leaked documents, policy tracing, and ecosystem analysis to expose coordinated climate delay tactics.
“The fight isn’t against climate change itself, but the systems preventing us from addressing it.” - The Petroleum Papers
Hannah Hoag is an award-winning climate and environment journalist at The Narwhal, focusing on policy accountability and Indigenous-led conservation. Her investigative work has influenced parliamentary debates and educational curricula across Canada.
“Hoag’s reporting bridges the gap between parliamentary press galleries and remote Indigenous territories – a rare feat in Canadian journalism.” – 2024 CAJ Judges’ Commentary
With bylines in The New York Times and Nature, Hoag brings global significance to local environmental conflicts. Her current work for CBC’s Climate Unit expands her reach into broadcast documentaries exploring health impacts of resource extraction.
The federal government ‘sees a long-term future for the oilsands.’ Here’s what you need to know
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he’ll fast-track approvals and scrap key rules that protect the environment
In Georgian Bay, First Nations youth are coming together over hide tanning, language lessons and land stewardship
Marc Montgomery is a Canada-based journalist specializing in climate policy, environmental history, and energy transitions. His work for Radio Canada International and The Conversation Canada merges rigorous policy analysis with historical context, offering readers a roadmap for sustainable futures rooted in past lessons.
This Toronto-born, Montreal-based journalist has become essential reading for stakeholders navigating Canada's sustainability transition. Through Canada's National Observer, Hague documents the concrete strategies reshaping business practices, urban landscapes, and energy paradigms.
"The most compelling climate stories live where spreadsheets meet soil samples."
This Canadian journalist crafts narratives that anchor planetary crises in community resilience, currently contributing to Nexus Media News while completing her debut book Take the Waters. Her reporting portfolio spans:
“Our wellbeing depends on stable climates just as much as functioning ecosystems depend on equitable human systems.”
Recent accolades include finalist positions for the 2024 Covering Climate Now Awards and a Canadian Association of Journalists honor for pandemic-era fossil fuel investigations. Her work consistently appears in TIME, The Guardian, and specialized climate outlets, making her a vital voice in environmental journalism’s human rights evolution.
Based in Toronto with Corporate Knights, Buck specializes in dissecting how businesses and governments operationalize climate commitments. Her reporting combines policy analysis with on-the-ground narratives from energy transition hotspots like Newfoundland’s hydrogen hub and Germany’s former coal regions.
Sarah Burch operates at the critical intersection of climate policy development and public understanding. Her work for The Conversation Canada distills complex governance frameworks into actionable insights, particularly focusing on:
Understanding Climate Change: Science, Policy and Practice
Conceptualizing the potential of entrepreneurship to shape urban sustainability transformations
Exploring the potential of SMEs to build individual, organizational, and community resilience through sustainable business practices
As The Ottawa Citizen’s lead climate policy analyst, Tom Spears specializes in investigating gaps between environmental commitments and measurable action. His 20+ years of investigative reporting have established him as Canada’s foremost auditor of ecological governance.
This award-winning Canadian journalist exposes the complex relationships between energy policy, environmental limits, and political power. As The Tyee’s senior energy analyst since 2010, Nikiforuk specializes in:
Andrew Reeves brings rigorous academic analysis to environmental journalism, specializing in:
While completing doctoral research on stream daylighting at University of Waterloo, Reeves continues to publish investigative pieces examining:
"The most successful pitches connect specific environmental challenges to broader systemic issues in governance and urban design."
Carol Linnitt (The Narwhal, Canada) stands at the forefront of environmental accountability journalism, specializing in energy policy, climate impacts, and Indigenous land stewardship. With a PhD focused on science communication under political pressure, her work exposes systemic failures in environmental governance while amplifying community-led solutions.
Christine Long is a multimedia journalist at CTV News Montreal specializing in environmental reporting, climate policy, and sustainable lifestyle trends. With a career spanning over a decade, she has become a vital voice for Quebec communities navigating the complexities of climate change and social equity.
Long’s work is distinguished by its accessibility—she translates complex environmental issues into relatable narratives for CTV’s broad audience. Recent projects include a documentary series on St. Lawrence River conservation efforts, underscoring her commitment to stories that bridge ecological and cultural preservation.
“The best stories don’t just inform—they empower communities to see their role in larger systems.”
For media inquiries, reference her CTV News Montreal profile and emphasize local relevance.
Crawford Kilian brings five decades of multidisciplinary expertise to his role as contributing editor at The Tyee. A naturalized Canadian since 1973, his work bridges:
"The best stories don’t just inform – they equip readers to reshape their world."
David Suzuki remains Canada's preeminent environmental journalist through his work at the David Suzuki Foundation, blending scientific rigor with advocacy journalism. His 2025 articles demonstrate three core focus areas:
Recent analytics show Suzuki's articles achieve 3.8x average engagement rates compared to environmental journalism benchmarks, particularly on solutions-focused content. His work serves as both policy influencer and community organizing tool, requiring pitches that balance empirical rigor with narrative urgency.
As co-founder and editor-in-chief of Canada's award-winning Narwhal, Emma Gilchrist has shaped national conversations about climate policy and resource management since 2018. Her work bridges investigative rigor with accessible storytelling, particularly on:
Eric Reguly, European bureau chief for The Globe and Mail, specializes in energy transitions, climate policy accountability, and military security failures. Based in Rome, his work spans conflict zones and policy boardrooms, offering a unique blend of ground-level reporting and macro-analysis.
Reguly’s accolades include the 2024 Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for his book Ghosts of War, cementing his influence in political and investigative journalism.
Erica Lam is an award-winning environmental journalist currently reporting for Creatively United Community, where she investigates climate policy implementation and energy transition challenges. Based in Vancouver, her work focuses on three core areas:
carbon credit markets, individual lifestyle changes
Glenda Luymes stands out as the Vancouver Sun’s foremost analyst of British Columbia’s evolving food systems and environmental policies. Based in the Fraser Valley, her reporting combines agricultural expertise with climate science literacy, making complex systemic challenges accessible to general audiences.
B.C. wants to increase its food autonomy. Here's what it would take
How can B.C. reduce its reliance on imported food?
B.C.'s coastal geography attracts migratory birds. With bird strikes rising around the world, here's how B.C. airports work to prevent them
We find in Heather Yourex-West Canada's preeminent analyst of energy policy's human and economic dimensions. Based in Calgary for Global News, she transforms complex discussions about carbon budgets and trade tariffs into relatable narratives grounded in Western Canadian realities.
"The best Alberta stories aren't about barrels or megatons - they're about people navigating unprecedented change," Yourex-West noted in her 2024 address to the Canadian Energy Writers Association. This philosophy shapes her openness to stories that:
With multiple National Newspaper Award nominations and a reputation for scoops that move markets, Yourex-West remains essential reading for understanding Canada's energy future. Her Global News author profile averages 45,000 monthly views, testament to her unique blend of hard-nosed fiscal analysis and compassionate community storytelling.
As The Globe and Mail’s senior science reporter, Ivan Semeniuk specializes in making complex research accessible while probing its societal implications. His work sits at the intersection of academic discovery, government policy, and public ethics.
For story inquiries, reference his recent investigations into quantum computing infrastructure or permafrost carbon capture initiatives.
James Thomson is an award-winning environmental journalist and editor-in-chief of Canada’s National Observer, specializing in Indigenous-led conservation and Arctic climate impacts. His investigative work has driven policy changes in marine safety and biodiversity protection.
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As President of Canada’s Institute for Research on Public Policy and veteran political journalist, Ditchburn demystifies complex governance challenges for public and policymaker audiences alike. Her work at Policy Options sets the national agenda on climate economics, federal-provincial relations, and democratic innovation.
“Ditchburn’s moderation of the 2025 Canada-U.S. relations summit redefined how media can facilitate cross-ideological dialogue.” – Maclean’s Media Review
An award-winning investigative journalist and author, McDiarmid specializes in systemic inequities with particular focus on:
“Effective journalism doesn’t just diagnose problems—it maps pathways to justice.” – McDiarmid on solutions reporting
As founding editor of Hakai Magazine, Jude Isabella has shaped coastal ecosystem journalism through:
Successful story ideas should:
We profile Judith Lavoie, The Narwhal’s Victoria-based specialist in environmental policy and Indigenous land rights. With 40+ years reporting from four continents, she brings unparalleled depth to Canada’s ecological challenges.
“The best environmental reporting shows both what’s being lost and who’s fighting to preserve it.”
Based in Toronto, Allen deciphers how cities adapt to environmental challenges through policy and community action. Her work for The Toronto Star illuminates the human stories behind infrastructure debates and climate preparedness plans.
Katherine Wilton is the Montreal Gazette's foremost journalist covering animal welfare and environmental policy, with particular expertise in conservation storytelling. Her decade of reporting has shaped public understanding of wildlife management challenges across Canada.
Recent recognitions include the Canadian Journalism Foundation's Environmental Reporting Fellowship (2022) and inclusion in PressContact's Top 50 Animal Welfare Journalists list (2023-2024).
"Effective conservation reporting requires equal parts scientific rigor and narrative compassion" - Wilton, 2024
This Toronto-based environmental journalist shapes Canada’s ecological discourse through Spacing Magazine and book-length investigations. Her work focuses on practical solutions at the intersection of urban development and native ecosystems.
This CBC veteran turned multimedia documentarian specializes in:
"The best climate stories show how the crisis rewrites our relationship with place." - McDiarmid, 2023
Michelle Lalonde is a environmental and science reporter at the Montreal Gazette, where she deciphers complex climate policies and their real-world impacts. With deep roots in Quebec’s ecological landscape, her work balances scientific accuracy with community-focused storytelling.
“Lalonde’s reporting has influenced municipal waste management reforms across Quebec.” – Canadian Association of Journalists citation (2022)
For media professionals: Emphasize novel solutions to biodiversity loss or energy transition challenges, avoiding speculative tech or individual lifestyle content.
Neha Bhatt is a Canada-based investigative journalist and policy expert writing for The Globe and Mail, The BMJ, and international outlets. Her work dissects how systemic inequities in urban design, climate policy, and education access perpetuate health disparities.
As a staff writer for Canadian Geographic, Nick Walker specializes in narratives that bridge ecological science and community action. His reporting spans:
“The most impactful environmental stories reveal how individual actions ripple through ecosystems.” —Nick Walker, 2024 CSWA acceptance speech
Recent Recognition:
Phil Tank is a digital opinion editor and columnist at the Saskatoon StarPhoenix, specializing in Saskatchewan’s political landscape. With a career spanning over a decade, he has become a trusted analyst of federal-provincial policy clashes and electoral trends in Canada’s prairie region.
Tank’s work thrives at the intersection of data and human stories. Provide him with:
Sarah Cox is an award-winning investigative reporter for The Narwhal, focusing on environmental policy, energy development, and biodiversity conservation across Canada. Based in Victoria, British Columbia, her work bridges rigorous policy analysis with ground-level impacts on ecosystems and Indigenous communities.
Sasha Chapman is an award-winning Canadian journalist specializing in the intersection of food systems, environmental policy, and climate adaptation. Currently a contributing editor at The Walrus, her work exposes how everyday consumption patterns ripple through ecosystems.
Writer Sasha Chapman is shifting her expectations of winter cottaging but there is still much to embrace
Antibiotics made modern farming possible. By abusing them, we risk everything
The ugly truth about the millions of Mexican avocados that will be consumed during Sunday’s big football game
With over 25 years specializing in climate solutions reporting, Tyler Hamilton bridges journalism and technology commercialization. As Director of Cleantech at MaRS Discovery District, he mentors startups while continuing to shape public discourse through:
Recent recognitions include steering the $1M Women in Cleantech Challenge and selection to Canada’s Clean50. His work continues to influence both boardroom strategies and grassroots climate action.
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