Investigative Journalist; Deputy Head of Investigations at The Globe and Mail; Author of "Crazy Town" & "Had It Coming"

Toronto, Canada
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Robyn Doolittle Biography

Robyn Doolittle is a Canadian investigative journalist and deputy head of investigations at The Globe and Mail. Doolittle began her career at the Toronto Star, covering crime and municipal politics. She gained national attention as one of three journalists to view and report on a video of Toronto Mayor Rob Ford appearing to smoke crack cocaine. Her reporting on Ford received widespread coverage, earned the Michener Award for public service journalism, and led to the publication of the bestselling book "Crazy Town: The Rob Ford Story," which received the Kobo Emerging Writer Prize.

Doolittle joined The Globe and Mail to work with the investigative unit, where she led the "Unfounded" project. This 20-month investigation examined how Canadian police handle sexual-assault complaints, using data from hundreds of police services. The series revealed that sexual-assault complaints were twice as likely to be dismissed as unfounded compared to other assault cases. The "Unfounded" investigation prompted the reopening of more than 400 sexual assault cases, changes in police policy and practices, and significant government funding to address gender-based violence. The series became one of the most widely read stories in The Globe and Mail's history.

The impact of "Unfounded" earned Doolittle several journalism honors, including the Michener Award, the CJF Jackman Award for Excellence in Journalism, the Landsberg Award, the National Newspaper Award for Investigations, and multiple Canadian Association of Journalists awards. She was named Journalist of the Year by a panel of former National Newspaper Award winners, and World Press Freedom Canada recognized her contributions to investigative reporting.

Doolittle has conducted data-driven investigations on topics such as political and business corruption, shootings and arsons involving Canadian waste company GFL, the Hockey Canada scandal, gender inequities in the workforce, and Canada's freedom of information system as part of the "Secret Canada" project. Her "Power Gap" investigation analyzed data from 244 public institutions, highlighting disparities in representation and compensation for women. For this work, Doolittle received the IRE Medal and FOI Award from Investigative Reporters and Editors, the World Press Freedom Canada Career Achievement Award, and a Michener Award for her Hockey Canada investigation.

Doolittle is the author of two national bestselling books. "Had It Coming – What's Fair In The Age of #MeToo?" was shortlisted for the RBC Taylor Prize for nonfiction, and "Crazy Town: The Rob Ford Story" was also a national bestseller. "Had It Coming" explores stories from survivors of sexual assault and examines the justice system, rape culture, and the experiences of lawyers, mental health experts, and police officers. Doolittle's career demonstrates the impact of investigative journalism in Canadian media, public policy, and social justice.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/05/2026.

Robyn Doolittle Videos

Robyn Doolittle and Tom Cardoso introduce The Globe's

Robyn Doolittle and Tom Cardoso introduce The Globe's

Robyn Doolittle and Tom Cardoso spent more than a year reporting on the state of the access to information system.

The Globe's Robyn Doolittle answers reader questions

The Globe's Robyn Doolittle answers reader questions

Robyn Doolittle answers reader questions with Standards Editor Sandra E. Martin. The accused players have all pleaded not guilty.

Robyn Doolittle on Rob Ford's Political Crack Saga: VICE Podcast 033

Robyn Doolittle on Rob Ford's Political Crack Saga: VICE Podcast 033

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