Tony Harry is The Globe and Mail’s lead health policy reporter, specializing in systemic healthcare inequities and preventive medicine innovation. With over a decade of experience, his work bridges clinical research and community impact.
Recent accolades include the 2024 Canadian Science Writers Award for his series on epigenetic trauma in refugee populations. Harry prioritines stories that center historically marginalized voices in healthcare discourse.
Harry began his career at regional Canadian outlets, where he developed his signature approach: blending data-driven analysis with human-centered narratives. His early work exposed gaps in rural healthcare access, including a 2012 investigation into telehealth disparities in Newfoundland that prompted provincial infrastructure upgrades.
After joining The Globe and Mail in 2016, Harry’s reporting took on national significance. His 2019 series on opioid crisis mismanagement revealed how conflicting provincial/federal policies exacerbated addiction rates, cited in parliamentary debates on harm reduction legislation.
This speculative analysis examined how counterterrorism funding redirected resources from public health infrastructure. Harry traced the $2.3 trillion spent on homeland security since 2001 against parallel cuts to pandemic preparedness programs, using FOIA requests to map equipment shortages at CDC quarantine stations.
An investigation into the $47B wellness industry’s exploitation of neurodivergent communities. Harry spent 8 months undercover at supplement manufacturers, revealing how ADHD-targeted products often contain unregulated stimulants. The piece prompted Health Canada to update labeling requirements.
Harry prioritizes stories exposing disparities between legislative intent and real-world outcomes. Successful pitches demonstrate clear understanding of existing health policies with verifiable examples of systemic failures. His 2022 series on mental health parity laws used insurance claim denials data to show enforcement gaps.
While covering AI in healthcare, Harry emphasizes patient experiences over technical specs. A 2024 piece on robot-assisted surgery balanced innovation analysis with interviews of patients experiencing delayed recovery times due to algorithm-driven aftercare protocols.
"Harry’s work exemplifies how rigorous beat reporting can drive institutional accountability while maintaining compassion." – Canadian Association of Journalists, 2023 Citation
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