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Josh Wingrove

Former StaffParliamentary Reporter

Josh Wingrove is a former parliamentary reporter for The Globe and Mail. Before moving to the nation's capital in 2013, he covered provincial affairs in Edmonton and throughout Alberta. He joined the Globe in 2008 .

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August 22, 2016

A shopper is seen in a Loblaws produce section in Montreal on Monday, March 9, 2015. Ugly food can mean a pretty profit. At least, that's the bet Loblaw is making with a nearly national expansion of its ugly duckling produce line that's been appealing to shoppers looking to save money on sky-rocketing fresh food prices.

A shopper is seen in a Loblaws produce section in Montreal on Monday, March 9, 2015. Ugly food can mean a pretty profit. At least, that's the bet Loblaw is making with a nearly national expansion of its ugly duckling produce line that's been appealing to shoppers looking to save money on sky-rocketing fresh food prices.

Canada consumer optimism rises on outlook for personal finances

July 22, 2016

The construction site of the hydroelectric facility at Muskrat Falls, Newfoundland and Labrador is seen on Tuesday, July 14, 2015. The project includes the construction of an 824 megawatt hydroelectric dam on the lower Churchill River in Labrador.

The construction site of the hydroelectric facility at Muskrat Falls, Newfoundland and Labrador is seen on Tuesday, July 14, 2015. The project includes the construction of an 824 megawatt hydroelectric dam on the lower Churchill River in Labrador.

Trudeau’s Muskrat Falls dilemma to test Canada’s green pledges

July 20, 2016

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau listens to a question as he speaks with the media following a child care benefit announcement Wednesday July 20, 2016 in Aylmer, Que. Mr. Trudeau is pledging to set a national carbon price to cut emissions, a key message sent as Canada’s provincial premiers meet to discuss how to proceed.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau listens to a question as he speaks with the media following a child care benefit announcement Wednesday July 20, 2016 in Aylmer, Que. Mr. Trudeau is pledging to set a national carbon price to cut emissions, a key message sent as Canada’s provincial premiers meet to discuss how to proceed.

Trudeau commits to carbon price amid provincial opposition

June 22, 2016

The economy’s potential to grow has taken a huge hit, meaning Canada could be in for a period of weaker growth.

The economy’s potential to grow has taken a huge hit, meaning Canada could be in for a period of weaker growth.

Consumer confidence rises across Canada

May 13, 2016

A Bombardier CS300 C Series aircraft, manufactured by Bombardier Inc., lands after a flying display on day two of the 51st International Paris Air Show in Paris, France, on Tuesday, June 16, 2015.

A Bombardier CS300 C Series aircraft, manufactured by Bombardier Inc., lands after a flying display on day two of the 51st International Paris Air Show in Paris, France, on Tuesday, June 16, 2015.

Bombardier talks stall on Trudeau’s $3-billion pitch, sources say

March 28, 2016

Canada's Finance Minister Bill Morneau speaks to a reporter after delivering the budget on Parliament Hill in Ottawa March 22, 2016.

Canada's Finance Minister Bill Morneau speaks to a reporter after delivering the budget on Parliament Hill in Ottawa March 22, 2016.

Budget spurs Canadian consumer confidence, according to poll

March 16, 2016

Environment Minister Catherine McKenna stands in the House of Commons during Question Period in Ottawa, Monday, March 7, 2016.

Environment Minister Catherine McKenna stands in the House of Commons during Question Period in Ottawa, Monday, March 7, 2016.

Minister said to refer Petronas gas project to Trudeau cabinet

March 4, 2016

Justin Trudeau, Canada's prime minister, speaks during an interview in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Wednesday, March 2, 2016.

Justin Trudeau, Canada's prime minister, speaks during an interview in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Wednesday, March 2, 2016.

Stock-option changes could come in Canadian budget, Trudeau says

December 14, 2015

General weakness across provincial bonds is now rippling through to smaller holdings such as the three connected to the Muskrat Falls dam project in Newfoundland and Labrador.

General weakness across provincial bonds is now rippling through to smaller holdings such as the three connected to the Muskrat Falls dam project in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Canadian provincial bond sell-off spreads to less-liquid securities

September 30, 2015

All the unpredictability could present a buying opportunity after the loonie’s nearly 30-per-cent decline over the past three years.

All the unpredictability could present a buying opportunity after the loonie’s nearly 30-per-cent decline over the past three years.

Currency-trader jitters as Canadian election standoff looms

August 21, 2015

Doug Ford speaks at a press conference in Etobicoke on Sept. 12, 2014.

Doug Ford speaks at a press conference in Etobicoke on Sept. 12, 2014.

Doug Ford supports Harper, but would consider Conservative Party leadership

July 24, 2015

A Bay Street sign is seen in the financial district of Toronto on June 2, 2014.

A Bay Street sign is seen in the financial district of Toronto on June 2, 2014.

William Black named chairman of proposed national securities regulator

July 3, 2015

Joe Oliver arrives to make first speech as Canada's new Finance Minister to the economic community in Toronto, April 7, 2014.

Joe Oliver arrives to make first speech as Canada's new Finance Minister to the economic community in Toronto, April 7, 2014.

Oliver predicts Canada’s shrinking economy will avoid recession

May 19, 2015

File photo of Ontario Finance Minister Charles Sousa.

File photo of Ontario Finance Minister Charles Sousa.

Banks willing to take 75% cut on Hydro One IPO fees, Sousa says

February 12, 2015

<p>The block in downtown Fort McMurray being redeveloped for an arena seen from he Nomad Hotel January 29, 2015.</p>

<p>The block in downtown Fort McMurray being redeveloped for an arena seen from he Nomad Hotel January 29, 2015.</p>

Falling oil, expropriation, public anger: Fort McMurray's downtown revitalization plan goes awry

January 21, 2015

The Suncor tar sands processing plant near the Athabasca River is shown at their mining operations near Fort McMurray, Alberta, in this September 17, 2014 file photo. Despite the drop in oil prices, the impact on local businesses isn’t expected to be severe as long as production continues.

The Suncor tar sands processing plant near the Athabasca River is shown at their mining operations near Fort McMurray, Alberta, in this September 17, 2014 file photo. Despite the drop in oil prices, the impact on local businesses isn’t expected to be severe as long as production continues.

In Fort McMurray, it’s almost business as usual despite oil plunge

January 15, 2015

Demolition begins on one of the condemned condo buildings on Penhorwood Street in Fort McMurray on Wednesday.

Demolition begins on one of the condemned condo buildings on Penhorwood Street in Fort McMurray on Wednesday.

Fort McMurray condo owners view demolition with bittersweet emotion

January 12, 2015

Heavy machinery operates in the pit at the Shell Albian Sands located in Alberta's oil sands north of Fort McMurray, Alberta Aug. 31/2010. Royal Dutch Shell PLC is cutting hundreds of jobs at a massive Alberta oil sands project, stoking fears that more large-scale layoffs are in store as companies slash spending to cope with collapsing oil prices.

Heavy machinery operates in the pit at the Shell Albian Sands located in Alberta's oil sands north of Fort McMurray, Alberta Aug. 31/2010. Royal Dutch Shell PLC is cutting hundreds of jobs at a massive Alberta oil sands project, stoking fears that more large-scale layoffs are in store as companies slash spending to cope with collapsing oil prices.

In oil boomtown Fort McMurray, ‘it’s like the place has gone dead’

December 26, 2014

Shoppers carry their boxing day bargains to their cars, past a Brinks truck, outside the Heartland Best Buy store in Mississauga, December 26, 2014.

Shoppers carry their boxing day bargains to their cars, past a Brinks truck, outside the Heartland Best Buy store in Mississauga, December 26, 2014.

Strong Boxing Day expected to boost holiday retail sales

December 26, 2014

Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Conservatives lead their rivals in fundraising and candidate selection ahead of the 2015 federal election.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Conservatives lead their rivals in fundraising and candidate selection ahead of the 2015 federal election.

Conservatives lead rival parties in fundraising ahead of 2015 election