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Yumna Iftikhar

Yumna Iftikhar is a Pakistani Canadian journalist covering the impact of federal and provincial policies on minority communities. She also writes about climate change and Canada’s energy transition journey. Yumna holds a Master of Journalism from Carleton University. She was awarded the Bill McWhinney Memorial Scholarship for International Development and Journalism for her work on transgender rights in Pakistan. She also received the Emerging Reporter Fund on Resettlement in Canada. Yumna has bylines in The Globe and Mail, CBC, and the Ottawa Citizen.

Yumna's Latest Articles

2024 wildfire concerns: A broken water bomber, pilot shortages and crew housing

A year after Canada’s worst wildfire season, critics say the provincial government hasn’t adequately prepared for this season

The Ties that Bind

Despite no significant increase in their numbers since the turn of the century, fisherwomen in Newfoundland and Labrador continue to build a strong community.

Muslims Celebrate Eid al-Adha in St. John’s

Eid for the province’s Muslim community is about spending time with loved ones and giving to those less fortunate.

Province Losing Water Bomber Pilots As Threat of Wildfires Grows

Union representing Newfoundland and Labrador’s eight pilots says it has made its case to the province for hiring more.

Hundreds Turn Out to Support 2SLGBTQIA+ Rights and Inclusive Education

Event planned in response to rising hatred and discrimination against gender diverse people