John Ibbitson — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Political writer and columnist for The Globe and Mail since 1999.
Co-authored "The Big Shift: The Seismic Change in Canadian Politics, Business, and Culture and What It Means for Our Future" (2013).
Authored a biography of Prime Minister Stephen Harper (2015), which won the Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing (2016).
Co-authored "Empty Planet: The Shock of Global Population Decline" (2019).
Authored the young adult novel "The Landing" (2008), which won the Governor General's Award for English-language children's literature.
Holds an M.A. in Journalism from the University of Western Ontario (1988).

Biography

John Ibbitson is a Canadian writer and journalist, primarily known for his extensive career as a political writer and columnist for The Globe and Mail. He joined the newspaper in 1999 and has held various significant roles, including Washington bureau chief, Ottawa bureau chief, and chief political writer. His journalism has earned him a nomination for a National Newspaper Award.

Ibbitson is also a prolific author of political books.