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Area of Expertise

Criminal justice, business, technology, politics
Tom Cardoso is a member of The Globe and Mail's investigations team. Based in Toronto, he has been with The Globe since 2014. His work often combines creative freedom of information requests, data analysis and source development. His reporting on systemic racism in prisons was recognized in 2021 with awards from the National Newspaper Awards, Canadian Association of Journalists and Online News Association. Before moving to investigations, he covered gun policy, policing and Canada's correctional system while on the crime and justice beat.
9

Years at The Globe and Mail

Education

Honours Bachelor of Arts, University of Toronto

Honours & Awards

National Newspaper Award, Investigation, 2022

Online Journalism Awards, Al Neuharth Innovation in Investigative Journalism Award, 2021

Canadian Association of Journalists, Don McGillivray Award for Investigative Journalism, 2021

Canadian Association of Journalists, Data Journalism Award, 2021

National Newspaper Award, Journalist of the Year, 2021

National Newspaper Award, Investigation, 2021

National Newspaper Award, Project of the Year (part of a team), 2020

Data Journalism Awards, Investigation of the Year, 2018

Michener Award nomination, 2018

Languages spoken

English, Portuguese

Tom Cardoso abides by The Globe and Mail Editorial Code of Conduct
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