Maeve Ellis

U of T’s most unbelievable cheating cases Academic misconduct cases are the best readings this school has to offer

For @TheVarsity, I studied the #UniversityofToronto's craziest cheating cases, from assaulting a TA to having your girlfriend(s) write all your essays.

Summarized in the thread below👇
thevarsity.ca/2025/10/19/u...

Ottawa considered monetary penalties and ‘binding legislation’ to lower grocery prices A behind the scenes look at Canada’s response to 2023’s rising grocery prices

@zakvescera.bsky.social and I got this scoop from analyzing hundreds of documents from @theijf.org's Open by Default database.

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The responses showed they weren't serious about lower prices, according to experts, including by sending back coupon flyers.

The federal government considered a mandatory code of conduct, windfall tax on profits, and monetary penalties.

Instead, the industry minister sent mainly sent emails to grocery CEOs to ask them to help stabilize prices voluntarily.

Ottawa considered monetary penalties and ‘binding legislation’ to lower grocery prices A behind the scenes look at Canada’s response to 2023’s rising grocery prices

Canada has grappled with the rising cost of groceries for years. But did you know the government privately considered much stronger legislation against giant grocers in 2023?

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Ottawa considered monetary penalties and ‘binding legislation’ to lower grocery prices A behind the scenes look at Canada’s response to 2023’s rising grocery prices

The Canadian government was preparing "binding legislation" to force grocery giants to adopt rules meant to stabilize food prices. That included making “egregious behaviours that harm the food supply chain” illegal and subject to fines. The legislation was never passed

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Do you like watching them while you hang out at the beach? Do you find them annoying and are happy there are less of them? Have you noticed a change in how many of them there are over the years?

If you're free for a quick call, please contact maeve.ellis@theijf.org or DM me.

My name is Maeve Ellis and I'm a reporter with theijf.org, a newsroom based in #Toronto. I'm currently analyzing data which suggests a stark decline in the number of waterfowl on Toronto's beaches.

I'd love to hear from Torontonians about your thoughts on the geese and ducks on Toronto's beaches.

TMZ releases photo of Katy Perry & Justin Trudeau having a drink on terrace.

Are you a Canadian health-care worker who has thoughts on using AI in your job?

I'm writing for @theijf.org about new data showing that AI has made the health-care sector particularly susceptible to job loss from AI.

If you're free for a quick call please DM me or email maeve.ellis@theijf.org.

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One fun fact from journalism research today — bird migration paths are called "flyways" (like "highways").

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Share of Canadian businesses and nonprofits using AI doubles over past year Firms more likely to shrink workforce than expand it after adopting AI, survey finds

I analyzed new federal data about AI-adoption in Canadian workforces for @theijf.org.

My main finding: It's universally growing — and replacing more jobs than it's creating.

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Typo: should be $15 billion!

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Honda's $1 billion EV project postponement only came after a flurry of talks with government officials including Justin Trudeau

My friend moved to Markham for an internship — the only housing he could find was a rooming house shared with 12 people for $1300. #cdnpoli

For an article for @theijf.org I'm looking to speak with industry watchers about the #Honda EV project postponement and its implications for the Canadian auto industry.

Feel free to contact maeve.ellis@theijf.org #Canada #tariffs #CanadianFinance #CanadianEconomy

This latest update from ChatGPT - Sycophancy 9000 - is fascinating. Strips away all those “glimmers of sentience” boasts to remind the user what these things are - brainless search engines.

I'm wondering about what the line is between "activism" and the commentary/analysis that often appears on Canadaland episodes alongside original reporting.

I find that light commentary makes episodes more interesting and can even humanize/build trust with hosts, but I guess it's a slippery slope.

Instagram shows no results for "Musk" "President" or "Inauguration" #Politics #Trump

An FOI that I submitted to Toronto on December 4th is delayed indefinitely. #cdnfoi