Shachi Kurl — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

President at Angus Reid Institute since 2014, a Canadian non-profit foundation committed to independent research.
Adjunct Research Professor in the School of Journalism and Communication at Carleton University since 2022.
Moderated BC's televised provincial election debates (2020, 2024) and the only televised English national leaders debate (2021).
Recipient of the Jack Webster Award for Best TV Reporting.
Awarded King Charles III’s Coronation Medal in March 2025 for significant contribution to Canada and BC.
Chair of the Webster Board and past Co-Chair of the Canadian Cancer Society.
Holds a Bachelor of Journalism degree in Journalism and Political Science from Carleton University.

Biography

Shachi Kurl serves as President of the Angus Reid Institute, a Canadian non-profit foundation dedicated to independent public opinion research. In this role, she utilizes public opinion data to advance public knowledge and deepen the national understanding of issues relevant to Canada and the global landscape.