Elizabeth Thompson

Senior reporter

Award-winning reporter Elizabeth Thompson covers Parliament Hill. A veteran of the Montreal Gazette, Sun Media and iPolitics, she currently works with the CBC's Ottawa bureau, specializing in investigative reporting and data journalism. In October 2024 she was named a member of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists. She can be reached at: [email protected].

Latest from Elizabeth Thompson

Non-sufficient funds fee will be limited to $10 in Canada starting next year

In his final days in office, former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government made good on its promise to limit the ability of Canadian banks to charge hefty fees when somebody doesn't have enough in their account to cover a payment.

Opposition parties slam Trudeau cabinet's future appointments to government agencies

Opposition MPs are criticizing 88 future appointments made by former prime minister Justin Trudeau's government, some calling for Prime Minister Mark Carney to review those that have not yet gone into effect.

Trudeau government made dozens of appointments after announcing he'd resign

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government has stacked agencies and Crown corporations with dozens of future appointments and early appointment renewals, many of which would only go into effect weeks and months after the next election.

Transition process to replace Justin Trudeau is quietly underway

The next Liberal leader is scheduled to be announced on March 9. Behind the scenes, work to prepare the transition has already begun.

Why Canada can't strip Elon Musk of Canadian citizenship

More than 263,000 Canadians have signed a petition to strip billionaire Elon Musk of Canadian citizenship. But to do that, the Canadian government would have to change the law.

Violent extremists are using antisemitism to recruit in Canada: CSIS report

Ideologically motivated violent extremist groups are using antisemitism in a bid to recruit followers and inspire violence, according to a report from Canada's spy agency. 

Canadian residents are racing to save the data in Trump's crosshairs

As U.S. President Donald Trump's administration removes access to government websites and databases with critical medical and environmental data used around the world, some Canadian residents are playing key roles in the effort to preserve copies.

Trump's tariffs could make sending a package or crossing the border costlier — and more complicated

It could get more complicated — and potentially more expensive — for Canadians to cross the border or send packages to the United States, if President Donald Trump's executive order on tariffs goes into effect.

Green Party leader wants Parliament to adopt foreign interference changes before election

A new report into foreign interference recommend that Canada take several steps to thwart attempts to meddle in the next federal election. But with Parliament prorogued and an election expected this spring, can it be done in time?

NDP MP Angus calls for investigation into Elon Musk over potential election interference

New Democrat MP Charlie Angus is calling on Elections Canada to launch an investigation into Elon Musk and his social media platform X, saying he is concerned about potential interference by the tech billionaire in the next federal election.