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Chris Hannay

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Health and Business Reporter at The Globe and Mail
📍 Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Chris Hannay is an award-winning journalist at The Globe and Mail with over 15 years of experience, currently covering the business of healthcare. He previously edited the national politics coverage from the Ottawa bureau and has a Bachelor of Journalism. Colleagues describe him as creative with strong news judgment.

Outside of his reporting, Chris has a creative side, having previously performed as an improv comedian with the Experimental Farm Theatre at the Ottawa Improv Festival.

Unique fact: While known for his business and political reporting, he won a National Newspaper Award for arts and entertainment coverage.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Health and Business Reporter
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Priorities

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Healthcare Business
As his current beat, he writes extensively on topics from how doctor's offices operate to the business decisions that impact patient access in Canada.
Drug Pricing & Access
Recently focused on the Canadian market for GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, including the approval and pricing of new and generic versions.
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Career

Work history

3-2021
Health and Business Reporter
The Globe and Mail
2-2023 - 10-2024
Editorial Writer
The Globe and Mail
2-2016 - 2-2021
Politics Editor
The Globe and Mail
Speaker and Moderator
Freelance
In the press

Media appearances

Canada's fragmented medical records system. Featured in The Globe and Mail – The Decibel Podcast
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Chris Hannay - The Globe and Mail (Author Profile). Featured in The Globe and Mail
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Education
Bachelor of Journalism (High Honours)
Carleton University
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