André Picard

André Pierre Picard is a Canadian journalist and author specializing in health care issues. He works as a reporter and a columnist for the national newspaper The Globe and Mail. As of 2020, he runs the news organization's office in Montreal. He currently lives in Vancouver.

Published works

Awards and recognition

1993: Michener Award for meritorious public service journalism. 1996: Atkinson Fellowship in Public Policy, Atkinson Foundation. 2002: Centennial Prize, Pan American Health Organization. 2005: Public Health Hero, Canadian Public Health Association. 2007: Champion of Mental Health, Canadian Public Health Association. 2008: Award of Excellence for Health Care Reporting, Canadian Nurses Association and Canadian Medical Association (with 12 other Globe and Mail writers). 2009: Best column, National Newspaper Awards. 2011: Hyman Solomon Award for Excellence in Public Policy Journalism, Public Policy Forum. 2018: Lifetime Achievement Award, Canadian Blood Services. 2020: Owen Adams Award of Honour, Canadian Medical Association. 2021: CJF Tribute, Canadian Journalism Foundation. 2021: Sandford Fleming Medal for Excellence in Science Communication, Royal Canadian Institute for Science 2023: Member of the Order of Canada

He received honorary doctorates from six institutions: University of Ontario Institute of Technology, the University of Manitoba, Laurentian University, Carleton University, the University of British Columbia and the University of Toronto.