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Isaac Peltz

Isaac is an investigative journalist combining their lifelong ethical pursuit of information and democracy with an insatiably curious mind. They are a bilingual journalist based in Montréal who specializes in uncovering the political and economic forces shaping Canadians’ everyday lives. Their reporting — ranging from deep dives into the national housing crisis and provincial education policy to rigorous examinations of government ethics — has appeared across independent outlets in both English and French. With more than 150,000 followers on social platforms, Isaac pairs traditional shoe‑leather reporting with multimedia storytelling, producing articles, podcasts, and on‑camera pieces that make complex public interest issues accessible to a broad audience.

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Isaac's Latest Articles

The Rover’s Best of 2025

The Rover team picks our top work of the year.

The Province at War with Unions

François Legault and his government have launched the most anti-democratic, anti-union laws in modern Quebec history. He might not have been as ready to fight this battle as he claimed.

Bill 2 Threatening Care for Quebec LGBTQ+, Homeless, and Vulnerable Populations

Because of Bill 2’s changes to the way doctors will be paid, at least 10 health care clinics taking care of LGBTQ+ people, the homeless, and community sexual health are likely to close in the New Year.

Can Luc Rabouin and Projet Montréal Fix the Housing Market?

After eight years under Projet Montréal, rent across the city has more than doubled. Why should voters believe things will change in a third Projet mandate?

Municipal Election: Will Ensemble Montréal Fight for Tenants or Developers?

Soraya Martinez Ferrada wants to be “the housing mayor” while surrounding herself with Montreal’s biggest developers.

Strike ‘Ends Unpaid Work’ As Union Reaches Deal With Air Canada

Low wages and unpaid labour led to flight attendants using food banks, sleeping in cars.

Fermeture d’un CPE de Montréal : parents sans service de garde, équipe mise à pied

Après des mois de discussions à huis clos avec le ministère de la Famille, une garderie de Montréal ferme ses portes avec moins de 90 jours de préavis pour les parents. La quasi-totalité du personnel est mise à pied, et le plan de relocalisation manque cruellement de places, selon les parents.

Daycare Closure Strands Montreal Families, Leaves Employees Without Work

After months of undisclosed talks with the family ministry, a Montreal-area daycare is giving families less than 90 days’ notice of a shutdown. Nearly the entire staff is being laid off, and parents say the promised relocation plan falls far short of the spots needed.

First Nation Leads Fight Against Nuclear Dump

How a tiny band of millworkers, hunters and fishers are beating Canada’s nuclear industry in court.

Le NPD vacille, entre accusations de harcèlement et effondrement interne

À quelques semaines des élections, un NPD déjà mal en point est aux prises avec des accusations de harcèlement, le désaveu public de certains influenceurs et une gestion de campagne dysfonctionnelle. Et selon des sources internes, le parti peine même à communiquer avec ses candidat·e·s.