Andrew Coyne

Andrew Coyne, one of Canada’s most esteemed political thinkers, delivers a powerful exposé of the nation’s crumbling democratic institutions. 

Provocative, challenging and witty, Andrew Coyne shares his insights into the state of our nation, taking into account the pulse of the economy, politics and the social issues affecting our country now and into the future.

Over the years, service delivery, technology and demographics have changed and the health system has evolved. The current sustainability crisis is presenting us with what is arguably an unprecedented opportunity to consider significant change. But from what to what? This session will look at the historical and changing role of each stakeholder in an integrated health system. What is their role in maintaining function while transitioning to an integrated system?

Throughout his career in journalism, Andrew has seen plenty of change come about, turning the old industry thinking on its head. He shares his thoughts on such topics as: new technology, social media, protecting ones reputation as a journalist and preserving editorial freedom.

Andrew offers a unified approach to pricing cars and transit. Transit advocates commonly suppose that subsidizing transit more heavily will induce more people to give up their cars, thus alleviating congestion. The evidence for this is scant, while a better solution is at hand: pricing roads.

In these customized presentations, Andrew offers up thought-provoking discussion on a range of subject matters. He’s covered many hot-button topics in his work as a journalist, gleaning plenty of insight on issues affecting key industries in Canada. Andrew conducts extensive research prior to each presentation, bringing hard-hitting data points to help connect the dots in a convincing manner.