👤 David Baxter

27 articles tracked

About this journalist

Articles
27
2026-09-14 – 2026-11-03
Claims per article
14
370 extracted in total
Hedged claims
6%
corpus average 9%
Typical length
2,089
characters
Writes for CBC News, The Globe and Mail, Toronto Star.
Hedged claims are ones written with attribution or uncertainty (“reportedly”, “according to”). A higher rate is not a fault: it is often careful sourcing. How these are measured.

What they cover

Politics
89%
Crime & Law
11%
Most-tagged topics
CanadaOTTAWACanadianThe Canadian PressAlbertaCanadiansConservativesEuropean

Leaning

Not enough articles to place this byline.
7 scored articles; a leaning average needs at least 8 before it says more about the writer than about which stories they happened to be assigned. Their outlet averages -0.24 (leans left).

More from this journalist

Ordered by how many newsrooms covered the same event.
2026-10-20 · The Globe and Mail · Crime & Law
Wainwright memorial continues to grow after fatal fire
22 outlets covered this event
2026-10-20 · Toronto Star · Crime & Law
Wainwright, Alta., residents grieving but resilient after tragic fire on army base
22 outlets covered this event
2026-10-30 · The Globe and Mail · Politics
Canada, European Union commit to an ‘ever-closer association’
17 outlets covered this event
2026-10-30 · Toronto Star · Politics
Canada-European Union summit in Montreal concludes today with digital trade on agenda
17 outlets covered this event
2026-10-29 · The Globe and Mail · Politics
EU alliance name doesn't matter, Carney says
17 outlets covered this event
2026-10-29 · Toronto Star · Politics
Canada welcomes EU leaders to Montreal for talks on next steps in relationship
17 outlets covered this event

What they said would happen

2026-09-14 · Toronto Star
Ottawa says it ended refugee residency sponsor exemption over 'integrity concerns'
🔮 That could include, for example, children who were not born when the application was made. mixed
2026-09-18 · CBC News
Carney rallies Liberal MPs as 'crucial session' of Parliament set to resume
🔮 Carney rallies Liberal MPs as 'crucial session' of Parliament set to resume House of Commons returns next week after summer recess Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government is focused on bringing down costs for Canadians and defending the country's sovereignty, though he acknowledged that some of those efforts are in their early stages. assertive
2026-09-21 · The Globe and Mail
Parliament returns from summer break with major economic bill
🔮 Buoyed by strong polling numbers and a trio of recent by-election wins that saw him increase his majority government, Prime Minister Mark Carney said last week his government will begin the session by introducing the Building Canada Strong Act. assertive
2026-09-22 · The Globe and Mail
Ottawa’s airports plan will mean higher costs, NDP leader says
🔮 Flanked by his caucus and labour leaders outside the House of Commons earlier today, Lewis said private operations will likely mean higher traveller fees at airports in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver. mixed
2026-09-22 · Toronto Star
Iranian conscripts call for immigration exemption after mandatory service
🔮 “We did 40 in our office and we couldn’t take all the requests that we got. assertive
2026-09-23 · Toronto Star
Immigration Department probing cancellation of refugee sponsor policy: Diab
🔮 Diab says she “respects the department’s findings that there are integrity concerns” and will look into whether the policy’s end will have adverse effects on “people that we should be helping.” assertive
2026-09-25 · Toronto Star
MPs split on whether AI should be used in House of Commons
🔮 Her caucus colleague Luc Berthold agreed its use is widespread and said he uses it for research. “If the sentence is really good, I will probably put it and use it,” he said. But the technology usually can’t capture the way he wants to express himself, he added. assertive
2026-09-30 · The Globe and Mail
Conservative MP Scott Aitchison to resign at end of year
🔮 Ontario Conservative MP Scott Aitchison has announced he will resign his seat of Parry Sound-Muskoka at the end of the current fall parliamentary sitting. assertive
2026-10-05 · Toronto Star
Security screening mostly 'unimpeachable' but 'there are gaps': Anandasangaree
🔮 Vanessa Lloyd, CSIS deputy director, told the committee she could not comment specifically on the suspect but the type of NATO internship she held normally involves a “secret” level of clearance. assertive
2026-10-09 · The Globe and Mail
Poilievre to deliver Canadian unity speech in Alberta ahead of referendum
🔮 Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Friday he will be in Alberta next week to deliver a speech on Canadian unity ahead of the province’s referendum on separation. assertive
2026-10-09 · Toronto Star
Poilievre to campaign for Canadian unity in Alberta next week ahead of referendum
🔮 OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Friday he will be in Alberta next week to deliver a speech on Canadian unity ahead of the province’s referendum on separation. assertive
2026-10-16 · Toronto Star
Ottawa adding new express entry points for immigrants in 'high-wage' jobs
🔮 The policies, which will take effect on Nov. 3, will apply to applicants who already have Canadian work experience, or who have a job offer in a high-wage field such as engineering. assertive
2026-10-16 · CBC News
Ottawa adding express entry for permanent resident applicants in 'high-wage' jobs
🔮 The policies, which will take effect on Nov. 3, will apply to applicants who already have Canadian work experience, or who have a job offer in a high-wage field such as engineering. assertive
2026-10-17 · Toronto Star
How Canada's fractured immigration consensus is starting to show up at ballot boxes
🔮 “If you listen to the key separatist leaders like Mitch Sylvestre, who’s the leader of the primary separatist organization, he says that in his republic of Alberta, no one will have citizenship unless you’re born there,” Kenney said. assertive
2026-10-22 · Toronto Star
Conservatives call for cuts to permanent residency admissions in immigration plan
🔮 Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday the government “will not budge” on its goal of making immigration numbers sustainable and its plan is “getting them to that level now.” assertive
2026-10-27 · The Globe and Mail
Free labour movement not part of new Canada-EU transatlantic pact, ambassador says
🔮 Canada and the EU are expected to use the summit to announce a new agreement that could touch on a number of issues including labour, critical minerals and energy. assertive
2026-10-28 · Toronto Star
Canada-EU Summit set to launch additional talks on a deeper partnership
🔮 A stronger alliance between Canada and the European Union would only include a financial commitment if either side joins specific programs in either jurisdiction, a senior government official said Wednesday. assertive
2026-10-29 · Toronto Star
Canada welcomes EU leaders to Montreal for talks on next steps in relationship
🔮 OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to welcome European Commissioner Ursula von der Leyen to Montreal today after months of pursuing closer ties with the EU. assertive
2026-10-30 · Toronto Star
Canada-European Union summit in Montreal concludes today with digital trade on agenda
🔮 MONTREAL - A major summit Prime Minister Mark Carney is hosting with European Union leaders is set to conclude today with announcements on digital trade and academic exchanges. assertive
2026-11-03 · Toronto Star
Immigration levels update to be included in Nov. 5 budget
🔮 OTTAWA - The annual immigration levels update will be included in the federal budget being released Thursday, a government source with knowledge of the plan confirmed. assertive
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