Andrew Coyne Biography

Andrew Coyne is a famous Canadian Columnist, who was born on Dec 23, 1960 in Ottawa, Canada. Find Andrew Coyne age, wife, net worth, height, weight, education, career, family, images, biography & more updates. Get information about Andrew Coyne’s all key achievements or accomplishments, including professional and personal life detail.

Personal Profile About Andrew Coyne

James Andrew Coyne is a Canadian journalist, political columnist, and commentator. He is a national affairs columnist for The Globe and Mail and a regular member of the At Issue panel on CBC’s The National.

The Andrew Coyne biography shows that in the past, he served as national editor of Maclean’s magazine and wrote columns for the National Post, The Globe and Mail, and the Financial Post. His work has also appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, National Review, and Time.

He is known for clear and centrist-conservative views. He has received two National Newspaper Awards for editorial writing and the Hyman Solomon Award for Excellence in Public Policy Journalism. He is also a senior fellow at the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy.

Andrew Coyne Age

Andrew Coyne age is 65 Years old. He was born on December 23, 1960, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. He was raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, after his family moved there. He grew up in a family with strong public service connections, which influenced his interest in politics and governance.

Andrew Coyne Education

Andrew Coyne education began at Kelvin High School in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He then studied at the University of Manitoba, where he became editor of the student newspaper, The Manitoban, and worked as a reporter for the Winnipeg Sun for two years.

In 1981, he transferred to Trinity College at the University of Toronto and earned a BA degree in economics and history.

During his time at Trinity College, his classmates included Jim Balsillie, Malcolm Gladwell, Tony Clement, Nigel Wright, Patricia Pearson, Atom Egoyan, and John Duffy. He later completed an MSc in Economics at the London School of Economics, UK.

Andrew Coyne Family

The Andrew Coyne family has deep roots in Canadian public life. His father, James Elliott Coyne, was a well known economist, lawyer, and public servant. He served as Governor of the Bank of Canada from 1955 to 1961. His mother, Hope Meribeth Cameron (née Stobie), married James after being widowed. His great-grandfather, James Henry Coyne, was a historian and lawyer.

He has one sister, Susan Coyne, who is an actress, writer, and playwright known for her work on Slings & Arrows and other productions. He also has three step-siblings from his mother’s earlier marriage: Sanford (Sandy) Riley, Patrick Riley, and Nancy Riley. His cousin is constitutional lawyer Deborah Coyne.