Andrew Coyne is a Globe and Mail columnist and sits on the ‘At Issue’ panel on CBC’s ‘The National’.

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Why are Canada’s leaders more powerful than ever – and less accountable?

What happens when Parliament stops holding government to account?

Have citizens lost their voice in the system meant to represent them?

What would it take to rescue Canadian democracy?

Andrew Coyne is one of Canada’s most respected and provocative political commentators — a columnist for The Globe and Mail, a regular panelist on CBC’s At Issue, he is known for his sharp analysis, fearless independence and ability to make sense of complex political realities. 

Coyne’s new book, The Crisis of Canadian Democracy (2025, Sutherland House), delivers a sobering assessment of how Canada’s democratic institutions are faltering, from weakened parliamentary norms to unchecked party leaders and a disengaged citizenry.  Coyne does more than diagnose the problem; he presents compelling ideas on how to repair what is broken, restore checks and balances, and revitalize the institutions that make democracy work. 

With decades of journalism behind him — including stints at Maclean’s and The National Post — Coyne has earned a reputation as a commentator who informs, challenges, and provokes debate.

Please join the Salt Spring Forum and the inimitable Andrew Coyne in a vital conversation about the future of Canadian democracy.