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Andrew Rankin is a senior business reporter at Financial Post (SaltWire Network) specializing in macroeconomic trends and regional policy impacts. Based in Halifax, his work bridges data journalism and grassroots storytelling, with recent focus areas including:
Rankin’s reporting has influenced parliamentary committee agendas and appears regularly in academic policy discussions. He maintains a rigorous fact-checking process, often collaborating with university researchers to validate findings.
Canada stuck in recession if you look past the headline numbers, say economists
Business insolvency filings hit their largest third-quarter volume in 15 years
Businesses are being hammered as the Canada Post strike nears its fourth week
Cameron French brings 25+ years of specialized reporting on global mining operations and commodity markets. As Mining Journal's senior North America correspondent, he deciphers complex intersections of geology, finance, and regulatory policy for industry professionals.
Carla Wilson is a journalist at the Times Colonist, where she covers business innovation, maritime policy, and environmental sustainability across British Columbia. With deep roots in Vancouver Island’s communities, her work bridges economic trends with ecological stewardship, often spotlighting Indigenous-led initiatives and rural resilience strategies.
“Stories aren’t just about problems—they’re about people rewriting the rules.”
Wilson’s reporting combines hard data with grassroots voices, making her a vital chronicler of BC’s evolving coastal identity. Pitches should align with her mission to amplify solutions that balance economic viability with environmental responsibility.
As The Toronto Star’s preeminent business columnist, Olive deciphers complex economic trends through human-centered storytelling. His 25-year career spans:
Do: Frame financial trends through local workforce impacts
Example: His analysis of Windsor auto plant conversions to EV production paired union contracts with battery chemistry innovations.
Avoid: Pure market speculation without social context
Note: Olive consistently prioritizes Main Street over Wall Street in recession coverage.
Current focus areas include green technology financing models and AI ethics frameworks in banking. His work remains essential reading for policymakers and C-suite executives navigating Canada’s evolving economic landscape.
A tariff-induced recession in both Canada and the U.S. now seems a certainty
Canadian businesses must protect their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices against the U.S. trend of abandoning them
Author of 10 previous books on business and current affairs
David Parkinson stands at the intersection of media innovation and cultural commentary, currently shaping national discourse as Deputy Head of Newsroom Development at The Globe and Mail. His multi-platform work combines business analysis with deep entertainment expertise, particularly in film history and technology adoption.
Avoid pitches about celebrity culture or cryptocurrency markets. Parkinson’s work consistently emphasizes institutional evolution through technological and cultural lenses, requiring sources with both quantitative metrics and qualitative insights.
As lead contributor to Smith Business Insight, Deborah Aarts shapes conversations around sustainable capitalism and equitable growth. Her work bridges boardroom strategy and societal impact through three key lenses:
Successful story angles typically feature:
Emily Jackson is a Toronto-based business journalist specializing in innovation economics and regulatory impacts. Her current work for The Financial Post focuses on:
Achievements: National Newspaper Award finalist, Digital Publishing Award winner, and creator of Canada's top-ranked business podcast according to 2022 Edison Research rankings.
automotive tech, agricultural business
As a staff reporter for the Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Erin Petrow has become the definitive voice on how local businesses and marginalized communities navigate economic shifts. Her 9-year tenure showcases:
Successful story angles should:
“When people come in and say this feels like home — then we know we’re doing the right thing.” - Petrow quoting a local business owner in 2020
New Faces New Places: Dump the pandemic stress with help from Saskatoon Heavenly Reiki
SheNative works to empower Indigenous women through fashion
Petrow: It doesn't take much to support local businesses in Saskatoon
Frédéric Tomesco is The Northern Miner's senior mining correspondent, specializing in North American resource extraction and commodity markets. His reporting focuses on:
"The most compelling pitches demonstrate clear understanding of mineral economics and regulatory frameworks."
With roots in investigative journalism and branches in financial strategy, Geoff Kirbyson offers unique insights into Canada’s economic landscape. His work for the Winnipeg Free Press and Cardinal Capital Management bridges boardroom decisions and community impacts.
Recent recognitions include academic citations of his sports economics books and awards for financial communications excellence. His dual perspective as journalist and marketing executive creates rare analytical depth in business coverage.
Greg Mercer is a Canada-based journalist for The Globe and Mail, specializing in business innovation, public health, and environmental sustainability. With a career spanning regional and national outlets, his work emphasizes data-driven storytelling and ethical governance.
For over two decades, Hank Daniszewski has been The London Free Press’s foremost chronicler of economic transitions in Southwestern Ontario. Based in London, Canada, his reporting illuminates how local businesses shape communities—from cannabis startups to education infrastructure.
New Fanshawe campus opens next week as downtown milestone
Tech companies are fast becoming the anchors of downtown London as the shuffle for office space continues
A pot-based beverage will be one of the products produced by a big new cannabis plant in Strathroy
Joe Castaldo is a senior business reporter at The Globe and Mail, where he covers the intersection of technology, policy, and corporate strategy. Based in Toronto, his work focuses on three core areas:
“The real story isn’t just what technology can do—it’s who benefits and who gets left behind.”
Karena Walter is an award-nominated journalist specializing in cross-border policy reporting for the St. Catharines Standard and national outlets. With 15+ years documenting the interplay between trade agreements, environmental regulations, and municipal governance, she’s become a vital voice in Canadian public affairs discourse.
Walter’s work exemplifies solutions journalism, particularly in bridging policy gaps between Canadian and U.S. border communities. Her recent exploration of binational clean energy partnerships (2024) demonstrates growing interest in climate resilience initiatives with measurable economic benefits.
As The Logic’s leading economic voice, Carmichael deciphers complex policy decisions for business leaders and policymakers. His work bridges academic research and boardroom strategy, particularly on productivity innovation and labor market dynamics.
As lead business analyst for Convenience Store News Canada, Sponagle specializes in:
Prioritizes stories demonstrating:
As the Financial Post’s preeminent business commentator, Terence Corcoran dissects economic policy, corporate governance, and energy markets through a free-market lens. With over 40 years of reporting experience, his work informs debates from Parliament Hill to Bay Street.
Tony Wong is a Toronto-based journalist specializing in the intersection of business operations, employment law, and technological innovation. Since 2023, he’s been a staff writer at the Toronto Star, where he transforms complex legal and economic concepts into narratives for general audiences.
With 14 years’ experience across legal journals and mainstream media, Wong brings academic rigor to public-interest storytelling. His work has been recognized by the Canadian Legal Journalism Fellowship and internal awards at the Toronto Star.
Vanmala Subramaniam is The Globe and Mail’s leading voice on labor economics and regulated industries. With a track record of investigative scoops in cannabis and workplace policy, she brings nuanced analysis to Canada’s most pressing business challenges.
Recent honors include the 2023 CAJ Award for exposing algorithmic bias in hiring. Subramaniam’s reporting consistently bridges boardroom decisions and their human consequences, making her essential reading for policymakers and business leaders alike.
Lawyers advise Canadians working in U.S. to avoid travel amid border crackdown
The system is broken': Pandemic exacerbates landlord-tenant power struggle with both sides crying foul
Winter is coming for Canada’s cannabis sector as pandemic halts store openings, funding dries up
As digital media editor for Canada's premier construction publications, Warren Frey has become the essential voice for understanding the industry's technological and workforce transformations. His multi-platform reporting combines policy analysis with ground-level impact stories.
Recent recognition includes a 2024 National Business Media Award for his podcast's net-zero construction series. With 85% of his articles featuring exclusive industry data, Frey remains a must-pitch journalist for construction tech innovators.
EllisDon, BC Institute of Technology collaborate on mass timber microcredential program
Episode 368: 2024 ICBA Construction Innovation Summit
Special Halloween Episode: Construction Safety Innovations
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