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Nojoud Al Mallees

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Area of Expertise

Economics

Nojoud Al Mallees is an economics reporter for The Globe and Mail, based in Ottawa.

Nojoud writes about how fiscal and economic decisions on Parliament Hill affect businesses, Canadians and the economy at large. Previously, Nojoud was an economics reporter for The Canadian Press on Parliament Hill.

Why did you become a journalist?

At its best, journalism inspires people to care about the world around them.

5

Years in Journalism

Education

Toronto Metropolitan University - Master of Journalism (2021)

Western University - Bachelor of Arts, Double Major in Economics and Psychology (2019)

Languages spoken

English, Arabic, French

Latest articles

October 5, 2025

Quebec Superior Court has authorized a class-action lawsuit on behalf temporary foreign workers seeking to sue the federal government over closed work permits that bind foreign workers to a specific employer. Mexican and Guatemalan workers pick strawberries at a strawberry farm, Tuesday, August 24, 2021 in Pont Rouge Que. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot

Quebec Superior Court has authorized a class-action lawsuit on behalf temporary foreign workers seeking to sue the federal government over closed work permits that bind foreign workers to a specific employer. Mexican and Guatemalan workers pick strawberries at a strawberry farm, Tuesday, August 24, 2021 in Pont Rouge Que. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot

Where does Canada’s immigration system go from here?

4 min read

September 26, 2025

A worker welds at a steel manufacturing facility, in Hamilton, Ont., Wednesday, July 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

A worker welds at a steel manufacturing facility, in Hamilton, Ont., Wednesday, July 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Economy grows by more than expected in July after three monthly declines

3 min read

September 25, 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney walks through a manufacturing facility ahead of a press conference in Mississauga, Ont., on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy Kogan

Prime Minister Mark Carney walks through a manufacturing facility ahead of a press conference in Mississauga, Ont., on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy Kogan

Interim PBO warns Ottawa’s finances unsustainable without changes

4 min read

September 22, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 19: President Donald Trump holds up an executive order establishing the "Trump Gold Card" in the Oval Office at the White House on September 19, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump signed a series of executive orders establishing the “Trump Gold Card” and introducing a $100,000 fee for H-1B visas. The "Trump Gold Card" is a visa program that allows foreign nationals permanent residency and a pathway to U.S. citizenship for a $1 million investment in the United States. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 19: President Donald Trump holds up an executive order establishing the "Trump Gold Card" in the Oval Office at the White House on September 19, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump signed a series of executive orders establishing the “Trump Gold Card” and introducing a $100,000 fee for H-1B visas. The "Trump Gold Card" is a visa program that allows foreign nationals permanent residency and a pathway to U.S. citizenship for a $1 million investment in the United States. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee could help Canada recruit foreign workers, experts say

4 min read

September 18, 2025

Mark Carney’s plan for affordable housing

September 17, 2025

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem leaves after announcing the central bank's first rate cut since March.

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem leaves after announcing the central bank's first rate cut since March.

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Bank of Canada, U.S. Fed both cut key interest rates by quarter-point

24 min read

September 16, 2025

Minister of Finance Francois-Philippe Champagne rises during Question Period on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Sept. 15, 2025.

Minister of Finance Francois-Philippe Champagne rises during Question Period on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Sept. 15, 2025.

Ottawa to table budget on Nov. 4, Finance Minister says

3 min read

September 16, 2025

A man fills up his truck with gas in Toronto, on April 1, 2019. Statistics Canada says retail sales edged up 0.1 per cent in April to $51.5 billion in April, boosted by higher prices for gasoline and new car sales. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

A man fills up his truck with gas in Toronto, on April 1, 2019. Statistics Canada says retail sales edged up 0.1 per cent in April to $51.5 billion in April, boosted by higher prices for gasoline and new car sales. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

August inflation rate ticks up to 1.9%, rising less than expected

3 min read

September 14, 2025

A construction worker shingles the roof of a new home in a housing development in Ottawa on Monday, July 6, 2015. Statistics Canada is set to release its August labour force survey this morning. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

A construction worker shingles the roof of a new home in a housing development in Ottawa on Monday, July 6, 2015. Statistics Canada is set to release its August labour force survey this morning. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Carney allots $13-billion to build affordable housing under Build Canada Homes

5 min read

September 4, 2025

Melanie Joly, Minister of Industry, and Dominic LeBlanc Minister responsible for Canada-U.S.Trade and Intergovernmental Affairs speak to the media at the Liberal cabinet retreat in Toronto on Thursday September 4, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Melanie Joly, Minister of Industry, and Dominic LeBlanc Minister responsible for Canada-U.S.Trade and Intergovernmental Affairs speak to the media at the Liberal cabinet retreat in Toronto on Thursday September 4, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Five takeaways from Carney’s cabinet forum in Toronto

4 min read

September 4, 2025

Shipping activity at the Port of Vancouver. Exports have been modestly rising over the last three months after taking a major hit in April as tariffs came into effect.

Shipping activity at the Port of Vancouver. Exports have been modestly rising over the last three months after taking a major hit in April as tariffs came into effect.

Canadian exports rise in July, helping to narrow trade deficit

3 min read

September 4, 2025

Dominic LeBlanc, left, Minister responsible for Canada-U.S.Trade and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of Industry Melanie Joly return to a meeting after speaking to the media, at the Liberal cabinet retreat, in Toronto, on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Dominic LeBlanc, left, Minister responsible for Canada-U.S.Trade and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of Industry Melanie Joly return to a meeting after speaking to the media, at the Liberal cabinet retreat, in Toronto, on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Canada’s top bureaucrat met with U.S. officials to pursue smaller deals on tariffs, LeBlanc says

4 min read

September 3, 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers opening remarks ahead of the Metis Major Projects Summit at the Royal Canadian Geographical Society in Ottawa, on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers opening remarks ahead of the Metis Major Projects Summit at the Royal Canadian Geographical Society in Ottawa, on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

Carney says to expect both an austerity and investment-focused budget, criticizes Trudeau-era spending

3 min read

September 3, 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks to the media, at the Liberal Cabinet Retreat, in Toronto, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks to the media, at the Liberal Cabinet Retreat, in Toronto, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Carney says he spoke with Trump, expects ‘small agreements’ on tariff relief for some sectors

4 min read

September 3, 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers opening remarks ahead of the Metis Major Projects Summit at the Royal Canadian Geographical Society in Ottawa, on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers opening remarks ahead of the Metis Major Projects Summit at the Royal Canadian Geographical Society in Ottawa, on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

Carney’s cabinet meeting to focus on infrastructure, trade and crime, ahead of Parliament resuming

3 min read

August 29, 2025

Dawn Farrell, the CEO of Trans Mountain before transitioning to board chair in 2024, oversaw the completion of the Tran Mountain pipeline.

Dawn Farrell, the CEO of Trans Mountain before transitioning to board chair in 2024, oversaw the completion of the Tran Mountain pipeline.

Carney appoints former Trans Mountain head to lead major projects office

5 min read

August 26, 2025

Unionized workers at Canada Post are entering their final day to vote on the Crown corporation's latest contract offer. A Canada Post employee prepares to check a street letter box while delivering mail, in White Rock, B.C., on Monday, July 28, 2025. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers is urging they reject the proposal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Unionized workers at Canada Post are entering their final day to vote on the Crown corporation's latest contract offer. A Canada Post employee prepares to check a street letter box while delivering mail, in White Rock, B.C., on Monday, July 28, 2025. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers is urging they reject the proposal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Canada Post reports $407-million quarterly loss, blames union overtime ban

3 min read

August 25, 2025

President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs and One Canadian Economy Dominic LeBlanc leaves the Métis Major Projects Summit in Ottawa on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs and One Canadian Economy Dominic LeBlanc leaves the Métis Major Projects Summit in Ottawa on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

LeBlanc to meet with Lutnick in Washington as Canada eyes sectoral tariff relief

5 min read

August 25, 2025

Economists project that ramped-up defence spending will raise Canada's real GDP in 2025 and 2026.

Economists project that ramped-up defence spending will raise Canada's real GDP in 2025 and 2026.

The economic promise – and peril – of higher defence spending

5 min read

August 24, 2025

A woman shops for produce in Vancouver, on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Statistics Canada's latest consumer price index price index data shows food inflation continued to dip in March. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

A woman shops for produce in Vancouver, on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Statistics Canada's latest consumer price index price index data shows food inflation continued to dip in March. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

As Canada lifts countertariffs on American goods, what does it mean for consumers?

4 min read