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Biography

Valérie Ouellet is a bilingual investigative reporter who specializes in data-driven journalism. Her exclusive stories for the CBC News Investigative Unit often explore women’s health, social injustice and systemic inequalities. She has won the Amnesty International Media Award for documenting COVID cases in Canadian jails (2021) and the RTDNA Dan McArthur Award for shedding light on Ontario’s broken school violence reporting system (2020). She teaches data journalism at the Toronto Metropolitan University and is a proud mentor with the CAJ mentorship program. She holds a master’s degree in Journalism from the University of King’s College in Halifax.

Content

Total articles 54

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  This recruiter has allegedly scammed 'hundreds' of Filipino migrant workers. Some are now homeless

  By Valerie Ouellet Verified, Rachel Houlihan Verified, Aloysius Wong

  Jan. 14, 2025

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  This foreign worker says he paid his own wages - for a cook position that didn't exist

  By Apurva Bhat, Carly Penrose, Aloysius Wong, Valerie Ouellet Verified

  Oct. 30, 2024

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  The potential of micro- and nanoplastics to exacerbate the health impacts and global burden of non-communicable diseases

  By Byrne S.C, Stefan Krause, Valerie Ouellet Verified, Deonie Allen

  May. 22, 2024

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Company Info

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), also known as Radio-Canada in French, is Canada's national public broadcaster. Established in 1936, it provides a wide range of broadcasting services across radio, television, and online platforms. The CBC aims to deliver Canadian content and counter the influence of American programming. CBC operates several radio networks, including CBC Radio One and CBC Music, and launched CBC Listen in 2019 to integrate its radio, music, and podcast offerings. Its television services include a variety of programming such as news, dramas, comedies, and documentaries, with a dedicated documentary channel for feature-length films. CBC News is one of the largest news operations in Canada, providing comprehensive news coverage across multiple platforms. The CBC also maintains websites for English and French content, offering access to news and programs. Its content includes documentaries, music channels, and a diverse range of podcasts. As a public service broadcaster funded by the Canadian government, CBC's services are available to the general public across Canada.