Zi-Ann Lum

Politics Reporter, HuffPost Canada

Zi-Ann Lum is an Ottawa-based federal politics reporter with HuffPost Canada. She is a member of the Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery as well as the Canadian Association of Journalists. Her investigative features have been nominated for Canadian Association of Journalists awards. In between stories, she helps produce “Follow-Up with Althia Raj,” a HuffPost Canada politics podcast. Before arriving on Parliament Hill, she worked as a reporter and front page editor in Vancouver and Toronto. Zi-Ann is a graduate of the University of British Columbia. She has been with HuffPost Canada since 2012.

Trudeau Hopeful U.S. Capitol Chaos ‘Will Return To Normal

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Trudeau Hopeful U.S. Capitol Chaos ‘Will Return To Normal Shortly’

Inside the U.S. Capitol building, police officers fired off tear gas.

01/06/2021 16:34 EST

Nunavut MP Returns To Work After ‘Extreme’ Burnout, Depression,

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Nunavut MP Returns To Work After ‘Extreme’ Burnout, Depression, Anxiety

The Nunavut MP said a housing tour in her region left her “heart hurting” and “soul heavy.”

01/05/2021 12:11 EST

Big Moments In Canadian Politics For The COVID-19

Big Moments In Canadian Politics For The COVID-19 Fatigued

It's been a blur.

12/26/2020 09:35 EST

Too Early For Talk About Canada’s ‘Hypothetical Surplus’ Of Vaccines:

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Too Early For Talk About Canada’s ‘Hypothetical Surplus’ Of Vaccines: Minister

Canada has signed deals to secure up to 429 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine candidates.

12/20/2020 19:27 EST

Canadian Inmates Have Made 821,703 Face Masks During The

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Canadian Inmates Have Made 821,703 Face Masks During The Pandemic

Federal departments can now acquire prisoner-made PPE.

12/19/2020 06:00 EST

RCMP Quietly Releases Race-Based Data Showing Number Of Black

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RCMP Quietly Releases Race-Based Data Showing Number Of Black Employees

A spokesperson said the national police force collects disaggregated race-based data required under federal law.

12/17/2020 16:38 EST

Trudeau Defends ‘Speaking Moistly’ Phrase As A ‘Good’ COVID-19

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Trudeau Defends ‘Speaking Moistly’ Phrase As A ‘Good’ COVID-19 Message

Still shudder-worthy.

12/16/2020 12:46 EST

CRA Reveals New Formula For Easier Home Office Expense Tax

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CRA Reveals New Formula For Easier Home Office Expense Tax Deduction

Liberals had promised up to $400 in income tax deductions.

12/15/2020 17:54 EST

Liberals Propose Changing Election Law To Prepare For Pandemic

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Liberals Propose Changing Election Law To Prepare For Pandemic Vote

Just in case.

12/10/2020 16:31 EST

Trio Of MPs Deliver 3 Pandemic Poems Summarizing The Trash Year

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Trio Of MPs Deliver 3 Pandemic Poems Summarizing The Trash Year 2020

An annual tradition continues.

12/09/2020 18:04 EST

The Essential Things To Know About Canada’s Historic Debt Level

The Essential Things To Know About Canada’s Historic Debt Level (Podcast)

There are some concerns on the federal budget watchdog's mind.

12/05/2020 08:00 EST

Trudeau Says He Sees No Path For Basic Income Right

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Trudeau Says He Sees No Path For Basic Income Right Now

The prime minister was asked to share his two cents about universal basic income.

12/03/2020 09:44 EST

Liberals Announce $400 Home Office Expense Income Tax

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Liberals Announce $400 Home Office Expense Income Tax Deduction

Proof of “detailed expenses” isn’t expected to be an eligibility requirement.

11/30/2020 16:48 EST

Trudeau’s Team Sends Out ‘Awkward’ Summary Of O’Toole Call Before Actual

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Trudeau’s Team Sends Out ‘Awkward’ Summary Of O’Toole Call Before Actual Call

TGIF.

11/27/2020 18:41 EST

Most Of Canada’s Mandatory Quarantine Exemptions Were For The

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Most Of Canada’s Mandatory Quarantine Exemptions Were For The NHL

Travellers entering Canada are required to quarantine for 14 days to curb the risk of COVID-19 transmission.

11/27/2020 14:20 EST

Canada's Top Banker Chuckles At 'Great Reset' Conspiracy

Canada's Top Banker Chuckles At 'Great Reset' Conspiracy Question

It's a conspiracy theory some Conservatives have brought into the mainstream.

11/27/2020 10:30 EST

Trudeau Blames Conservatives For Canada’s Vaccine Manufacturing

Trudeau Blames Conservatives For Canada’s Vaccine Manufacturing Decline

The health of Canada’s biotech industry gets renewed attention.

11/25/2020 17:43 EST

Pandemic Online Shopping Boom Tests Canada’s Outdated Tax

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Pandemic Online Shopping Boom Tests Canada’s Outdated Tax System

Advocate says Canadian businesses are facing “unfair” competition

11/24/2020 11:30 EST

Erin O’Toole’s First 100 Days Of Pandemic Trial Balloons

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Erin O’Toole’s First 100 Days Of Pandemic Trial Balloons (Podcast)

Checking in on the Conservative Party’s fresh start.

11/21/2020 09:10 EST

Why More Researchers Are Testing For COVID-19 In Our

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Why More Researchers Are Testing For COVID-19 In Our Poop

It complements other public health measures. Every flush can be telling.

11/21/2020 08:00 EST

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