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Kelly Grant

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Kelly Grant

Kelly Grant
Staff
National health reporter
Health reporter
Toronto
kgrant@globeandmail.com

Area of Expertise

Health policy, drug pricing, medical aid in dying, the intersection of politics and health
Kelly Grant's career in journalism began in high school, when she worked as a night and weekend tape editor at her local television station in London, Ont. She's been hooked on reporting ever since. After earning a Bachelor of Journalism degree from Carleton University in Ottawa, Kelly worked as a cop reporter and editorial writer at the Windsor Star and as a general assignment writer and Toronto city hall reporter at The National Post. She joined The Globe and Mail in 2008. Kelly has held a variety of posts at The Globe, including Toronto editor and Toronto City Hall bureau chief. She is now a national health reporter with a special interest in the intersection of politics and health, drug pricing and medical aid in dying. When not reporting, she can usually be found at the arena or soccer pitch, cheering on her three sons.

Years in Journalism

17

Years at The Globe and Mail

12

Education

Bachelor of Journalism, Carleton University

Honours & Awards

2016 RNAO Media Award, Best Newspaper Series, Into the Home (with Elizabeth Church)

2015 International EPPY Award for Best News or Event Feature video for Saving Cyla

2015 Online Journalism Awards, Explanatory Reporting (large newsroom), finalist, for Saving Cyla

Languages Spoken

English, smattering of French

Kelly Grant abides by The Globe and Mail Editorial Code of Conduct
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