Andrew Coyne

Andrew Coyne is a Canadian political and economic journalist known for his commentary on public policy, fiscal policy, constitutional law, and electoral reform. Coyne completed undergraduate studies in economics and history at the University of Toronto's Trinity College and earned a master's degree in economics from the London School of Economics. His academic background informs his analysis of complex policy issues in Canadian politics and economics.

Coyne's journalism career includes roles at major Canadian media outlets. He began as a columnist at Financial Post, later joining Globe and Mail, where he won two consecutive National Newspaper Awards for editorial writing. Coyne has served as a nationally syndicated columnist with the Southam newspaper chain and Postmedia, as National Editor of Maclean's magazine, and as Editorial Page and Comment Editor of National Post. He contributes to Globe and Mail and has written for international publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, National Review, and The Walrus. Coyne is a two-time National Newspaper Award winner, a four-time finalist in the National Magazine Awards, and a recipient of the Hyman Solomon Award for Excellence in Public Policy Journalism.

In broadcast media, Coyne is a panelist on CBC's The National in the "At Issue" segment, where he provides political analysis alongside Chantal Hébert and Althia Raj. His commentary is recognized for its accessibility and directness, attracting a broad readership and viewership. The Hill Times has named Coyne among the most influential people in Canadian politics.

Coyne is the author of two books on Canadian governance. "Irresponsible Government" examines the state of Canadian democracy and the principles of responsible government, while "The Crisis of Canadian Democracy," published by Sutherland House Books, explores the nation's democratic institutions and their challenges. Both works reflect Coyne's focus on accountability and public debate in Canadian political journalism.