Marie Ducharme

Marie Ducharme is a Canada-based news journalist known for clear, evidence-driven reporting on public policy and regional affairs. She began her career at a local Ottawa newsroom, covering municipal governance and social services before moving to national beats with a focus on immigration, housing, and labour. Over the past decade, she has reported from courts, city halls, and community organizations across Ontario and Quebec, building a reputation for precise interviewing and careful verification. Marie’s work has been recognized for both breaking-news coverage and in-depth explainers that help readers understand complex issues, from program funding to legal processes. Her reporting style blends frontline sources with document-based research, and she regularly translates policy details into practical context for everyday audiences. She now leads coverage strategy for her section, mentoring younger reporters on verification standards and responsible storytelling while continuing to pursue accountability reporting that reflects the lived experiences of Canadians.