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

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.

Canada bracing for possible influx of asylum claimants after Trump immigration orders

Canadian refugee advocates, federal government departments and immigration lawyers are bracing for a potential influx of asylum claimants following U.S. President Donald Trump's executive orders this week. But as they prepare, they all say they have no idea what exactly to expect.

5 things to know if Canada hits back against Trump tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a punishing 25 per cent tariff on everything imported to the U.S. from Canada. In return, the Canadian government says it will impose retaliatory tariffs of its own. Here's what would happen if Canada takes that route.

Meta is ending fact-checking in the U.S. Could that affect the vote in Canada?

Social media giant Meta's decision to move away from fact-checking and content moderation on its platforms like Facebook and Instagram could make it easier to interfere in Canada's next federal election and the Liberal leadership race to succeed Justin Trudeau, say experts.

How one Canadian is trying to keep a fast-growing social media platform troll-free

Canadian Aaron Rodericks is head of trust and safety for Bluesky Social. Can he keep the rapidly growing social media platform free of trolls and misinformation, and stop foreign actors from using Bluesky to try to interfere in Canada's next election?

Chrystia Freeland — the minister with the mile-wide mandate — leaves a massive hole in cabinet

Former finance minister Chrystia Freeland has resigned from cabinet. Does it mean the end of her political career?