National Observer's Hope Lompe wins national award for data journalism

National Observer's Hope Lompe wins national award for data journalism

Hope Lompe’s award-winning investigation exposes how relaxed government policies have drastically increased foreign labor in Canada’s forestry sector. By leveraging national datasets and freedom of information requests, she demonstrates the critical role of open data in uncovering hidden workforce trends and systemic shifts. This achievement highlights how rigorous data journalism empowers student reporters to hold institutions accountable, proving that accessible public information is essential for transparent, impactful storytelling that drives meaningful public discourse.

Source: nationalobserver.com
Published on 2025-05-06