Sean Boynton
National Online Journalist
Sean Boynton is a national online journalist with Global News, based in Vancouver, B.C. He covers national and international news with a focus on politics in the U.S. and around the world.
Sean graduated from Mount Royal University in Calgary with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He served as editor-in-chief and news editor during his tenure with the journalism program’s in-house publication, the Calgary Journal, and was the arts editor for the student newspaper The Reflector. While in school, Sean also contributed to Calgary’s monthly music and arts magazine BeatRoute, eventually working his way up to managing editor.
Upon moving to Vancouver, Sean continued his journalism education at Simon Fraser University and freelanced for a variety of publications, including Black Press, before joining the Global BC newsroom as a freelance online news producer. He later joined the online desk full-time, and was nominated with the rest of the team at the RTDNA Awards for their coverage of the northern B.C. murders and manhunt.
He has since covered the 2020 U.S. election, the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, the future of abortion care in the U.S. after the fall of Roe v. Wade, and the war in Ukraine. He was also part of the online team that won a RTDNA Award in 2022 for its federal election night coverage.
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Mark Carney wins Nepean riding, entering Parliament for 1st timeLiberal Leader Mark Carney is projected to win his Ottawa riding of Nepean in Monday's federal election, gaining a seat in Parliament for the first time.Politics57 mins
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A last-minute voter’s guide for Canada’s federal electionIf you're still undecided on who to vote for, here's a breakdown of everything you need to know before election day on April 28, including promises made on the top issues.PoliticsApr 26
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Canadian delegation among thousands of mourners at Pope Francis’s funeralTens of thousands of people are expected to attend the funeral, as well as dozens of world leaders, including Gov. Gen. Mary Simon and U.S. President Donald Trump.WorldApr 26
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What Trump told Time magazine about tariffs, taxes and the rule of lawTrump's insistence that his comments about Canada are 'not trolling' was far from the only moment that stood out from the wide-ranging interview.U.S. NewsApr 25
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Trump drags Canada into U.S.-China trade war, claims fentanyl still flowingU.S. data shows a tiny amount of fentanyl is seized at the Canada-U.S. border and the RCMP says there is no evidence of large-scale movement of the drug into the U.S.CanadaApr 24
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Trump says 25% auto tariffs ‘could go up’ for Canada ‘at some point’Trump made the comment after declining to weigh in on Canada's federal election, which has been dominated by the growing trade war with the U.S.EconomyApr 23
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Advance voting over last 4 days shatters records, Elections Canada saysPreliminary figures released by Elections Canada show an estimated 7.3 million ballots were cast over the four-day advance polling period.PoliticsApr 22
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Canada election race tightens but Liberals still ahead in final week: pollThe latest Ipsos poll conducted exclusively for Global News found the Liberals are still in the lead, but are now just three points ahead of the Conservatives.PoliticsApr 21
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Pope Francis dead: Catholic Church leader dies at 88Pope Francis has died, the Vatican confirmed to the public on Monday, capping the end of a tenure seen by some as one of the more progressive in the Roman Catholic Church.CanadaApr 21
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El Salvador bars U.S. senator from visiting wrongly deported man in prisonSen. Chris Van Hollen told reporters he intends to check on Kilmar Abrego Garcia's well-being, report on his condition and speak with El Salvador government officials.TrendingApr 16
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In federal leaders’ debates, these are the topics set to dominateWhile the Green Party was originally invited to take part in the federal leaders' debates, the party was disqualified for not meeting the criteria on Wednesday morning.PoliticsApr 16
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Trump still wants Canada to be the 51st U.S. state, White House saysTrump's rhetoric toward Canada has appeared to soften in recent weeks, but the White House says his position remains that 'Canadians would benefit' from being a U.S. state.U.S. NewsApr 15
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How consecutive life sentences and the notwithstanding clause workConservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's proposal has raised concerns about the rule of law in Canada, with some warning it could erode constitutional norms.CanadaApr 15
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Liberals lead dips for 1st time in Canada election as Tories gain: pollThe new Ipsos poll for Global News shows support for the Liberals has dropped to 42 per cent, the first time since the election began that the party has lost ground.PoliticsApr 13
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Trump backs permanent daylight saving time. Could it lead to a change?Canadian provinces that back making daylight saving time permanent are waiting for the U.S. to allow a similar change in states that want to come along, but efforts have stalled.U.S. NewsApr 11
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Americans value Canada-U.S. trade more than other partnerships: pollingA new report from Pew Research Center this week found 44 per cent of Americans surveyed late last month saw equal benefits for the U.S. and Canada from bilateral trade.EconomyApr 10
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Trump pauses ‘reciprocal’ tariffs higher than 10%, China faces 125% rateThe pause was announced hours after his global tariff policy took effect, capping a chaotic week for global financial markets and uncertainty about the world economy.U.S. NewsApr 9
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Why this small New Brunswick island is exempt from Canada’s counter-tariffsCampobello Island is only accessible year-round by a bridge connecting it to the U.S., and residents who rely on U.S. goods have faced Canadian tariffs since early March.CanadaApr 9
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Can U.S. border guards search your phone? Your rights explainedCanadians are being told to 'expect scrutiny' when crossing ports of entry, including questioning and potential search of their electronic devices. Here's what that means.CanadaApr 8
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Carney targeted by Chinese WeChat ‘operation’ in Canada election: officialsThe 'information operation' was launched by Youli-Youmian, WeChat's most popular news account, which has been linked to the Chinese Communist Party, Canadian officials said.PoliticsApr 7
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Liberals widen lead to double digits over Tories in Canada election: pollThe Liberals now lead the Conservatives by 12 points as the federal election campaign enters its third week, according to an Ipsos poll conducted exclusively for Global News.PoliticsApr 6
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Trump wants NATO to spend 5% on defence. What do Canada party leaders say?Federal party leaders and candidates in the upcoming election say they are committed to getting Canada to meet NATO's current defence spending target of two per cent of GDP.CanadaApr 4
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Penguins and polar bears outnumber people in some tariff-hit territoriesTiny tropical islands and remote Arctic outposts with no populations are among the countries and territories that now face at least 10 per cent U.S. tariffs, with some far higher.EconomyApr 3
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4 Republicans back U.S. Senate measure to end Trump’s tariffs on CanadaThe Senate passed a measure seeking to end the emergency declaration Trump used to justify tariffs on Canada linked to fentanyl, but the resolution will likely remain symbolic.U.S. NewsApr 2
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Trump reveals ‘global baseline’ tariffs, Canada not impacted — yetA White House statement released after Trump announced the policy said existing tariffs on Canada 'remain in effect' — including exemptions — 'and are unaffected by this order.'CanadaApr 2